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For Good Vocalist Sydney Hilton, Gibbs High School

Talent shines in Walker's Rising Stars scholarship competition

The Pinellas Education Foundation announces the winners in its annual Walker’s Rising Stars Scholarship Competition.

For Good Along with showers, Mr. Bubblez also provides haircuts and other services to those in need.

For Mr. Bubblez, showers are just the beginning

Mr. Bubblez, a Tampa Bay Area nonprofit that provides mobile showers to the homeless, is preparing to offer more services post-pandemic.

Feature Story Lichtenstein portrays Monet's famous Japanese footbridge crossing a koi pond.

Destination: Selby Gardens, SarasotaSee Monet's Garden Goes POP! through June

Want a sneak peek before you go? Take a look at images from a recent visit to Selby Gardens.  

Feature Story Bosco Sodi’s painting All the Mornings of the World can be seen alongside Ya La’Ford’s mural Waterfrontier in the Strategic Property Partner’s lobby at Sparkman Wharf.

Tampa’s newest developments put public art on display for all

Water Street Tampa, Midtown, and Lights on Tampa are putting the works of internationally recognized artists on display in accessible places.

Feature Story New bike racks can be seen all over downtown Tampa.

Millennials say they love Tampa lifestyle

The number of urban dwellers living in downtown Tampa climbed from a few thousand a few years ago to upwards of 16,000 today. What is it about the local lifestyle that appeals? We ask millennials.

Feature Story Kiley Garden in its glory days of the 1990s.

What will it take to restore Kiley Garden in Downtown Tampa?

Local urbanites are beginning to shine a light on downtown Tampa’s iconic Kiley Garden in hopes of eventually bringing it back to its full glory.

For Good House of the Drinking Contest mosaic on display at the MFA-St. Pete through August 2021.

MFA St. Pete reunites 5 ancient mosaics in 'Antioch Reclaimed'

When you visit the MFA St. Pete exhibit on ancient Greek mosaics, be sure to save time to watch some never-before-seen footage of the 1930s excavation in Antioch.

Buzz Cigars lined up awaiting labels.

J.C. Newman celebrates Founder's DaySaturday, May 15

Curious about what goes on inside Tampa's premium cigar factory? Now's your chance to see.

For Good Portrait of Booker T. Washington.

New Plant Museum exhibit sheds light on Tampa’s black history in early 1900s'When the Train Comes Along': Booker T. Washington at the Tampa Bay Casino

Plant Museum's "When the Train Comes Along: Booker T. Washington at the Tampa Bay Casino'' exhibit includes upcoming lectures and a gospel choir brunch. 

Innovation News Earth's Ally synthetic-free formulas provide bee-safe solutions.

Sarasota's Earth's Ally brings pollinator and pet-friendly organic products to gardeners nationwide

If you're looking for natural remedies for home gardening, see what Earth's Ally in Sarasota is doing.

Feature Story 1906 cigar factory

What’s next for Tampa’s historic buildings?

Tampa Bay preservationists see the future through the past with the adaptive reuse of local historic buildings, including several landmarks that have sat vacant for decades.

Feature Story Michele Smith is the Founder of the Resiliency School where she leads in-person and virtual training to build personal and organizational resilience. Her boutique yoga/art studio and apothecary are based in Tampa Heights.

Commentary: Patience and permission in a pandemic

The founder of the Resiliency School in Tampa offers advice for giving yourself space to carve out your own new normal in today's world.

Feature Story Zarra Elias and her family enjoying The Tampa Riverwalk.

Meet 6 Asian-American leaders you should know in the Tampa Bay Area

Six Asian-American leaders residing in the Tampa Bay Area share their stories with 83 Degrees. Read on to learn what makes them who they are: their passions, goals, and accomplishments.

Development News BP Oil settlement money helped restore the bucolic scene at Crest Lake Park.

Clearwater transforms city park into family-friendly oasis

The City of Clearwater invests BP Oil settlement money to transform a small city park into a tranquil, family-friendly green space less than 5 minutes from downtown.

Feature Story Psychiatrist Glenn Currier: "If symptoms persist more than a few weeks and they affect whatever it is you do in your life, you should talk to somebody.''

Time for a check-up? COVID-19 and your mental healthQ&A with a top expert on psychiatry

The opening up of Florida amid a still-active pandemic presents a conundrum for deciding what’s safe and what’s not. This latest tension adds to a growing pattern of emotional turmoil that has followed COVID-19 from the beginning.

Feature Story Real estate agent Sherman Milton III with millennial homebuyers Cody and Erin Parks.

Why millennials are moving to Tampa

Tampa is a strong magnet for millennials as COVID provides the opportunity to work remotely from anywhere in the world.

Feature Story Tidy Buns (Japanese milk bun with various fillings). This one had hickory smoked brisket inside, sauced up Kansas City style with chipotle and black strap molasses and cheddar on top.

Food entrepreneur: Jamison B. Breadhouse Bakes creates drive-by bread market to meet demand

Breadheads line up for the Saturday drive-by market at Jamison B. Breadhouse Bakes to get a "WHAT'S IN THE BAG?" surprise and other baked delights.

Buzz Ben Cardoso was the 2020 Tampa Hispanic Heritage Poster Contest Winner with his piece titled, "The Children are Our Future.''

Hello, Tampa! Tampa Hispanic Heritage wants your creative ideas

The theme of Tampa Hispanic Heritage's 35th Annual Poster Contest is “Traditions in Hispanic Culture.”

Feature Story Kurt and Cindy Loft

Destination: Bok Tower, Lake Wales

The tranquility at Bok Tower is palpable, a slice of Eden, the soothing carillon bells -- played every 30 minutes -- sound like prayers of peace.

Development News The City of Clearwater is offering grant funding for small businesses moving to downtown.

New grants designed to increase foot traffic, economic vitality

New grant funding is available for small businesses and property owners interested in sprucing up vacant or neglected property in downtown Clearwater.