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Feature Story Light It Up Clearwater rings in the new year with a midnight fireworks display over Clearwater Beach.

Light It Up Clearwater rings in the New Year

Christopher CurryMonday, December 30, 2024
Light It Up Clearwater and other family-friendly events around Tampa Bay help ring in the new year.
For Good Sickles High student Sophie Farnan launched launched Sophie's Closet to help underprivileged students go to memory-making special events like prom and homecoming

Sophie's Closet makes prom dreams come true for underprivileged teens

Deborah Bostock-KelleyWednesday, December 11, 2024
Sickles High junior Sophie Farnan wanted her student government project to make a positive impact on the student body. She launched Sophie's Closet to help underprivileged students go to prom and homecoming.
For Good Focus Forward's popular holiday cards are designed and created by adults with disabilities who are part of the Temple Terrace nonprofit's adult day training program.

Focus Forward holiday cards showcase, benefit adults with disabilities

Kiran Malik-KhanWednesday, December 11, 2024
Each year, Focus Forward unveils holiday cards designed and created by adults with disabilities enrolled in the Temple Terrace nonprofit's adult day training program.
For Good Holiday revelry at the City of Tampa's Santa Fest and Tree Lighting lasts all afternoon and stretches into the night

Photo story: City of Tampa Santa Fest & Tree Lighting

Kimberly DeFalcoWednesday, December 11, 2024
The City of Tampa's 2024 Santa Fest & Tree lighting in photos and words.
Innovation News Tampa MOSI's iconic blue dome will house a state-of-the-art digital theater and the country's second-largest digital dome planetarium.

Tampa's MOSI transforming former IMAX theater into country's second largest digital dome planetarium

Christopher CurryWednesday, December 11, 2024
In 2025, Tampa's MOSI will open an immersive, cutting-edge theater and the country's second-largest digital dome planetarium in the space formerly occupied by its long-closed IMAX theater.
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Masthead gallery: Holiday Lights in Largo Central Park

Carole DevillersWednesday, December 11, 2024
A photo gallery from the annual seasonal tradition Holiday Lights in Largo Central Park
Partner Content The Helen Gordon Davis Centre for Women Waves of Change luncheon in January brings together the Tampa Bay region's women leaders and features actress, model, author, and mental health advocate Brooke Shields as the headlining speaker.

Brooke Shields brings star power to Centre for Women Waves of Change luncheon

Pamela VarkonyWednesday, December 11, 2024
Actress, model, producer, mental health advocate, and author Brooke Shields is the national honoree and headlining speaker at the Helen Gordon Davis Centre for Women’s Waves of Change luncheon in January. Dr. Moira J. Burke is the local leader being honored.
For Good The Jingle Bell Bazaar at Ybor has a full day of live music and performances to go along with a holiday market, food trucks, and kids' activities.

Ybor's Jingle Bell Bazaar, downtown Tampa's Winter Village are merry season mainstays

Christopher CurryWednesday, December 4, 2024
The Jingle Bell Bazaar at Ybor and the Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park are two Tampa tinsel time traditions that continue to grow each year. 
Feature Story Creative Pinellas' Arts Annual Hurricane Relief Fundraiser and "Still Shining" exhibit are December 7th.

December arts: Creative Pinellas hurricane relief fundraiser, holiday performances around Tampa Bay

Christopher CurryWednesday, December 4, 2024
December's arts scene has Creative Pinellas' Arts Annual Hurricane Relief Fundraiser for local artists and arts groups, as well as holiday performances around Tampa Bay. 
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Masthead gallery: SHINE St. Petersburg Mural Festival

Carole DevillersWednesday, December 4, 2024
A masthead gallery from the 10th anniversary SHINE St. Petersburg Mural Festival
For Good Community Foundation Tampa Bay Director of Donor Relations and Associate Counsel Nicolette Rea

Cryptocurrency and the future of philanthropy

Tashie TierneyWednesday, November 27, 2024
Community Foundation Tampa Bay Director of Donor Relations and Associate Counsel Nicolette Rea shares insights on cryptocurrency's growing place in philanthropic giving
Partner Content Midtown Tampa, a walkable mini-downtown at the intersection of Dale Mabry and Cypress, is a prime example of the Westshore District's transformation to a mixed-use hub.

The transformation of Tampa's Westshore District

Philip MorganWednesday, November 27, 2024
The Westshore Alliance's vision to transform Tampa's Westshore District from a corporate office hub into a vibrant, mixed-use district is becoming a reality.  
Feature Story Michael Ortoll dances with his daughter Christine Ortoll.

One Second at a Time: Tampa father honors daughter, helps others struggling with addiction

Deborah Bostock-KelleyWednesday, November 27, 2024
Through the documentary film "One Second at a Time" and a charity, Tampa father Michael Ortoll honors the memory of his daughter Christine Ortoll and helps others struggling with addiction.
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Masthead gallery: 3rd annual Ybor Arts Tour

Carole DevillersWednesday, November 27, 2024
A photo gallery from the 3rd annual Ybor Arts Tour
For Good Grayson ven den Berg, on left, with his longtime scouting friend, Mario Gil

Clearwater Boy Scout is prolific popcorn salesperson

Philip MorganWednesday, November 20, 2024
Clearwater Boy Scout Grayson van den Berg is a prolific popcorn salesperson and fundraiser, breaking the individual state record three times and leading his pack to the national record for sales.
Feature Story The Tampa City Council will invest $6 million from the city's Downtown Community Redevelopment Area in the Tampa Downtown Partnership's plans to revitalize the Franklin Street corridor.

Tampa City Council invests $6 million in Downtown Partnership Franklin Street revitalization plan

Christopher CurryWednesday, November 20, 2024
The Tampa City Council will invest $6 million from the City of Tampa's Downtown Community Redevelopment Area in the Tampa Downtown Partnership's plans to revitalize the Franklin Street corridor.
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Masthead gallery: Yoga Collaboration on the Lawn at Armature Works

Carole DevillersWednesday, November 20, 2024
A photo gallery from Yoga Collaboration on the Lawn, a hurricane relief fundraiser for Feeding Tampa Bay that 10 local yoga studios organized at Armature Works in Tampa.
Feature Story Odeta Xheka's OXH Gallery is a treasure trove of creativity and female empowerment located in the Ybor City arts hub the Kress Contemporary.

Odeta Xheka and OXH Gallery: Blazing a trail for women artists in Ybor City and beyond

Deborah Bostock-KelleyTuesday, November 19, 2024
Odeta Xheka's OXH Gallery is a treasure trove of creativity and female empowerment located in the Ybor City arts hub the Kress Contemporary.
Partner Content The North Greenwood CRA is working in collaboration with the community to revitalize the Clearwater neighborhood without gentrifying it.

North Greenwood CRA: City, community collaborate to revitalize Clearwater neighborhood

Christopher CurryThursday, November 14, 2024
The North Greenwood CRA is revitalizing a Clearwater neighborhood through community collaboration and programs to help resident homeowners and business owners.
For Good Through programs like its community garden in Ybor City, WellFed Community works to fill the gap in food education and create food sovereignty.

WellFed Community grows food sovereignty, education in Tampa

Tashie TierneyWednesday, November 13, 2024
Through its community gardens, Free Kinship Market and Community Food Ambassador Program, WellFed Community works for food sovereignty and education in Tampa.
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