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For Good Hillsborough County nonprofit Abe Brown Ministries is one of six organizations in the country to win grant funding through a new initiative focused on reentry housing programs. 

Abe Brown Ministries wins national grant to expand reentry housing program

Hillsborough County nonprofit Abe Brown Ministries is one of six organizations in the country to win grant funding through a new initiative focused on reentry housing programs. 

Development News In his book "Architecture of Segregation: The Hierarchy of Spaces and Places," Tampa architect Jerel McCants explores the role the profession has played in separating races and ethnic groups.

Tampa architect explores architecture's role in segregation

In his new book "Architecture of Segregation: The Hierarchy of Spaces and Places," Tampa architect Jerel McCants explores the role the profession has played in separating races and ethnic groups.

Development News Tim Ogden's vision has made Deviant Libation more than a brewery. It is a vibrant, inclusive community hub in Ybor Heights.

Deviant Libation brews community and creativity in Ybor Heights

Ybor Heights' Deviant Libation is more than a brewery. It is a vibrant, inclusive community space.

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Masthead gallery: MLK Dream Big Educational Band Showcase

A photo gallery from the 2025 MLK Dream Big Educational Band Showcase at Gibbs High School in St. Petersburg. 

Feature Story The swimming pool and tiki bar at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Clearwater Beach are open as the hotel finishes its final hurricane renovations and repairs and looks ahead to the spring tourism season

Clearwater Beach businesses put storms in past, focus on future

In the new year, Clearwater Beach businesses want to put Helene and Milton in the rearview and look to the future, particularly the upcoming spring tourism season.

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Masthead gallery: Gasparilla 2025

A photo gallery as Gasparilla 2025 invades Tampa.

For Good The Lutz Senior Center's special thank you for dedicated volunteers Grace and Terry Hagerman - a second wedding ceremony on their 49th anniversary.

Lutz Senior Center's heartwarming anniversary surprise for two special volunteers

The Lutz Senior Center says thank you to two special volunteers with a heartwarming anniversary celebration.

For Good St. Pete poet laureate Gloria Muñoz signs a copy of her debut novel "This is the Year" during a book launch event at Tombolo Books

St. Pete poet laureate Gloria Muñoz talks debut novel "This is the Year"

St. Pete poet laureate Gloria Muñoz discusses inspiration, writing, and her first novel, "This is the Year."

Development News SunRunner's new First Street North station brings riders closer to the downtown waterfront and St. Pete Pier.

PSTA's SunRunner adds station, hits 2 million riders

In a busy January, PSTA's SunRunner system adds a station, hits 2 million total riders, and launches expanded service on weekend nights with SunRunner After Dark.

Feature Story Alex Utz, Robert Ebeid, and Safa Farban perform  in “The French Connection (not the film, the experience)" at The Commodore in Ybor City.

The Commodore: Ybor's risk-taking, scene-making improv venue

Ybor City improv venue The Commodore brings a risk-taking creative energy to Tampa's comedy scene.

Feature Story Tampa City Council member Luis Viera

Tampa City Council member Luis Viera: We must promote apprenticeships, skilled trades

In this guest column, Tampa City Council member Luis Viera says local government must promote apprenticeships and the skilled trades.

Feature Story "The Sacred Arts Tour" returns to Florida CraftArt in St. Petersburg in January.

January arts: John Lennon photos at Tempus Projects, Sacred Arts Tour at Florida CraftArt, much more

Start the New Year with candid photos of John Lennon at Tempus Projects, The Sacred Arts Tour at Florida CraftArt, a happening month of improv at The Commodore, and several new exhibits across Tampa Bay.

Development News HART's busy Route 1 is fare-free for a year thanks to a pilot program the Tampa City Council is funding.

HART Route 1 fare-free for year under Tampa pilot program

The Hillsborough Regional Transit Authority's busy Route 1 is fare-free for a year thanks to a pilot program the Tampa City Council is funding. 

Partner Content Cleveland Street Market is one ol nine businesses that opened in Clearwater's Downtown Community Redevelopment Area during 2024.

Open for business: Clearwater CRA steps up downtown revitalization efforts

Under Executive Director Jesus Nino, the Clearwater Community Redevelopment Agency's focus on bringing businesses downtown is producing results.

For Good Dance Tampa Bay is seeking dancers who want to be part of the nonprofit's film project, "Dance Rising Tampa Bay."

Dance Tampa Bay seeks dancers for film project

Dance Tampa Bay is seeking dancers who would like to submit performance clips for the second part of its four-part film project, "Dance Rising Tampa Bay." The deadline to register is extended to January 10th, with film submissions due February 7th.

For Good The late poet, writer, and activist Nikki Giovanni had a profound influence on art, culture, and society and a very personal impact on one USF faculty member

Reflecting on life, legacy of Nikki Giovanni

The late poet, writer, and activist Nikki Giovanni had a profound influence on art, culture, and society and a very personal impact on USF Professor of Communication Aisha Durham.

For Good Joshua's Way of Hope empowers underserved and at-risk children and youth to achieve.

Joshua's Way of Hope empowers youth, families

Kayetrenia Nichols founded Joshua's Way of Hope to empower underserved and at-risk children and youth, naming the nonprofit in honor of her oldest son, who died from a car crash at age 24.

Feature Story Tampa City Councilwoman Gwendolyn Henderson reflects on the first year in business for her Black English Bookstore in Tampa Heights and looks to grow its community engagement in the year ahead.

Black English Bookstore celebrates first anniversary, looks ahead

Tampa City Councilwoman Gwendolyn Henderson reflects on the first year in business for her Black English Bookstore in Tampa Heights and looks to grow its community engagement in the year ahead.

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Masthead gallery: Midtown Tampa

A photo tour of Midtown Tampa, a model for the vibrant mixed-use urban redevelopment transforming the Westshore District.

Feature Story Army veteran Malika Montgomery has competed in the National Veterans Wheelchair Games thanks to the support and generosity of Operation Helping Hand and its volunteers

Decades of support: Operation Helping Hand's commitment to veterans

Tampa Bay nonprofit Operation Helping Hand supports active duty military and veterans receiving care at James A. Haley’s Polytrauma Rehabilitation Unit through innovative therapy programs that use dance, art, music, and virtual reality.