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Masthead images: Tampa Bay VegFest 2022


For Good The River Tower Festival returns Saturday after a two-year hiatus

River Tower Festival returns Saturday in Tampa

After a two-year COVID-related hiatus, the River Tower Festival to raise money for the restoration and preservation of the iconic Sulphur Springs Water Tower returns to Tampa this Saturday.

Feature Story Artist Ya La'ford's "Boulevard Flow" in Tampa's West River development demonstrate how public art can build a sense of place and community.

“Boulevard Flow:” Public art takes center stage in Tampa’s West River

With artist Ya La'ford's "Boulevard Flow," the Tampa Housing Authority and Related Group have put public art center stage in the West River development.

Development News The Tampa Downtown Partnership 2022 worker and resident survey seeks input to help guide the future growth of the city's booming urban core.

Survey says! Tampa Downtown Partnership wants resident, worker feedback to shape future

The Tampa Downtown Partnership seeks resident and employee input on a slew of topics related to living and working in the rapidly developing city's booming urban core. 

Development News This election, Clearwater voters will decide whether to sell two city-owned properties on the bluff overlooking the downtown waterfront to private developers for a long-sought redevelopment project.

Election 2022: Important voter referendum decisions on both sides of Tampa Bay

In Hillsborough County, St. Petersburg, Clearwater and Largo, important voter referendum decisions this election cycle may shape future growth and development.

Buzz Weatherford Capital is the latest Tampa firm to relocate to Water Street Tampa's Thousand & One trophy office tower.

Buzz: Tampa firm Weatherford Capital relocates to Water Street Tampa's Thousand & One tower

Water Street Tampa's Thousand & One continues to attract firms from across the country and the city, with the relocation of Tampa firm Weatherford Capital to the development's trophy office tower. 

Feature Story Tampa's Moving Current Dance Collective celebrates its 25th anniversary on November 5th and 6th.

November arts roundup: So much to do across Tampa Bay

A busy November on Tampa Bay's art scene includes the 25th anniversary of the Moving Current Dance Collective, the first-ever SoHo Artwalk, Creative Pinellas' Arts Annual and so much more.

Feature Story In October, the TECO Line Streetcar between Ybor City and downtown Tampa celebrated its 20th anniversary.

In Tampa, a desire to expand a streetcar named TECO

Tampa's TECO Line Streetcar celebrates its 20th anniversary as the country's second-busiest streetcar system, with an expansion plan that waits on funding to become reality. 

Masthead images: Riverwalk Trick or Treat, Tampa


For Good The sixth F.R.I.E.N.D.S. Buddy Walk was October 22nd in Tampa's Al Lopez Park.

In Tampa, Buddy Walk raises awareness, funds for Down syndrome, special needs community

On October 22, the sixth F.R.I.E.N.D.S. Buddy Walk in Tampa's Al Lopez Park raised funds and awareness for the Down syndrome and special needs community.

Innovation News North Tampa's vibrant Uptown District is represented in this vivid mural at Crossover Church, 1235 E. Fowler Ave. in the district.

Innovation Gathering: A showcase of talent and tech in North Tampa’s Uptown District

The 8th Annual Innovation Gathering: The Metaverse & You will showcase the companies, development and influencers in North Tampa's Uptown District near the University of South Florida.

Feature Story Dr. Katie Propst is the head of USF Health's pioneering Pregnancy and Postpartum Clinic.

USF Health pioneers postpartum care with new Tampa Bay clinic

In collaboration with Tampa General Hospital, USF Health has opened two clinic locations to pioneer the area of postpartum care for women.

Feature Story SunRunner, Tampa Bay's first bus rapid transit system, hit the road October 21st.

By boat or by bus, more ways to get around Tampa Bay

With the return of the Cross-Bay Ferry and the debut of the SunRunner bus rapid transit system, transportation options get a foothold in Tampa Bay.

Feature Story The Children's Board of Hillsborough County's ONEhillsborough initiative was established to address the decades of disparity affecting the lives of children and families in three specific Tampa area zip codes.

Children’s Board works to end racial disparities, create ONEhillsborough

The Children's Board of Hillsborough County is working to address decades of racial disparities and improve quality of life for families and children in three targeted zip codes with its ONEhillsborough initiative.

Masthead images: SPIFFS International Folk Fair


Buzz Vitale Bros. painted the mural "Rise and Shine" on the wall of Parc Center for Disabilities as a Bright S[ot Community Project during the SHINE Mural Festival.

Buzz: SHINE Mural Festival grand finale is Saturday in St. Pete

The annual SHINE Mural Festival celebration of public art wraps up in St. Petersburg on Saturday.

For Good The 11th Tampa Pig Jig hits Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park this Saturday, October 22nd.

Tampa Pig Jig: Backyard barbecue turned festival phenomenon

The Tampa Pig Jig has transformed from a backyard barbecue fundraiser for the rare kidney disease FSGS to a massive festival and a driving force funding research to find a cure.

Development News The Carrollwood Cultural Center is among the many cultural and recreational amenities in Carrollwood Village, the Tampa neighborhood celebrating its 50th anniversary at its October 22nd fall fest.

Tampa's Carrollwood Village celebrates 50th anniversary

Tampa's Carrollwood Village neighborhood celebrates its 50th anniversary at the October 22nd fall fest event.

Innovation News Twos app co-founders Joe Steilberg and Parker Klein.

Writing yourself reminders? Tampa app developers say it takes "Twos" to make a thing go right

The Tampa-based tech entrepreneurs behind the Twos app set out to build "the best place to write things down" for users looking to organize their daily lives.

Feature Story The Athena Society recently awarded its  Phyllis Marshall Career Assistance Grant to help four Tampa Bay women acheive their educational and career goals.

4 Tampa Bay women overcome challenges, strive for goals with help from Athena Society

The Athena Society is helping four hard-working Tampa women achieve their educational and career goals through a grant program that has awarded nearly $109,000 and helped 62 women since 2014.