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Development News A water level metering station at the US Coast Guard in St Pete.

Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council takes technical lead in statewide flood mitigation planningFederal grant supports vision, planning for Florida's future

Six of Florida's regional planning councils receive grants through the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity to create a statewide approach to flood planning and mitigation.

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Champa! City of Tampa plans celebratory Super Bowl LV paradeGo Bucs! fever sweeps Tampa Bay Area, Florida

Fans get ready to celebrate the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Super Bowl win during a public parade on Wednesday, Feb. 10.

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Video story: Designing communities for health equityPlan Hillsborough: Health in All Policies

Well-designed communities appeal to people of all incomes, demographics, and cultural backgrounds for lots of reasons, none more important than their own health and that of their families.

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Book excerpt: Call Me Commander by Jeff Testerman and Daniel M. Freed'A Former Intelligence Officer and the Journalists Who Uncovered His Scheme to Fleece America'

On Commander Bobby Thompson of Tampa: "By the time he was done, he would hold the purse strings of one of the most remarkable fund-raising campaigns in U.S. history, stand with politicians at the highest levels of government, and cause officials across the country to wonder, how did he do it all?'' Read more.

Feature Story The growth along County Line Road by Plant City started with Amazon, which opened its facility in 2015.

Commentary: Head east from Tampa to see our present and our future

Where's the next commercial real estate boom shaping up in Florida? Look east of Tampa to County Line Road between Plant City and Lakeland, says Dee Maret of Bridgewater Commercial Real Estate.

Feature Story Exhibition shot from Brittany Watkins' solo exhibition Something to Have in 2018.

Art Snax: SPAACES in Sarasota nourishes local artists, fosters creativity

While many galleries in Sarasota are focused on retail with traditional forms of art, SPAACES aims to offer contemporary exhibitions that push the boundaries of what art can be while collaborating with artists from different mediums.

Innovation News Images in the EnvisionBody project what a fitter you could look like.

App uses digital images of a healthier you to keep you moving

A new app developed in Tampa uses images of a fitter you to motivate your regular workout routine and better health. Learn more.

For Good Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay previously replaced the roof and flooring in this family’s home.

Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay scores with Kickoff to Rebuild30 Tampa area homes to undergo repair, renovation

As part of a Super Bowl LV-related rebuilding project, Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay plans to replace 20 roofs and make repairs in 10 homes owned by low-income families around Tampa. 

For Good AMIkids’ program, Breaking Barriers, helps police and youth foster healthy communication, mutual trust, and understanding.

Game Changer: Super Bowl LV inspires community changeTampa Host Committee launches systemic justice initiatives under Forever 55

Initiatives introduced by the Tampa Bay Super Bowl LV Host Committee under its Forever 55 Legacy Program’s Systemic Justice pillar stand to open discourse regarding racial inequities and inspire lasting local improvement.

Development News Fermented Reality Beirgarten features craft brews at Sparkman Wharf in Water Street Tampa.

Sparkman Wharf welcomes new restaurants, offices to Downtown TampaNobel Rice, Burger Fi, and The Battery get new digs

Nobel Rice, Burger Fi, and The Battery join the lineup of local foodie favorites at Sparkman Wharf in Downtown Tampa along with new offices for Coldwell Banker Realty.

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Punxsutawney Phil takes one look ...

Dr. S. "Aaron'' Laden, a retired pathologist in the Tampa Bay Area, looks for humor in the everyday vicissitudes of life. This week he weighs in on the Groundhog Day weather forecast.

Feature Story Tampa artist Kirk Ke Wang's project proposal for Skyway 20/21.

Collaborative Skyway 20/21 art exhibition at 4 local museums moves forward

The postponement caused by COVID-19 results in new concepts and energy behind the artistic expression to be seen in the upcoming Skyway 20/21 exhibition at Tampa Bay Area art museums.

Feature Story Tropicana Field property included in RFP.

St. Pete is abuzz about prospects for redo of The Trop7 development groups are vying to transform the ballpark, neighborhood

While the Tampa Bay Rays have a reputation for exceeding expectations on the diamond, the Tropicana Field property has an asphalt sea of unfulfilled potential. That potential may soon be realized thanks to creative responses to the City of St. Pete’s RFP for redeveloping the area. Learn more.

For Good Autographed books from the Ted Hipple Collection of Young Adult Literature established by Joan Kaywell.

Books Save Lives picks winner: 'Learning to Breathe'Virtual event features Janice Lynn Mather’s young adult novel

Book award winner "Learning to Breathe'' is a young adult novel about a young pregnant girl who feels alone in her predicament.

How to stay fit while running for a cause with Virtual Strides

A small business situated on the east coast of Florida connects local runners and running groups throughout the globe in competitions and philanthropy in virtual experiences.

Development News Cross Bay Ferry

Success of Cross Bay Ferry focuses on expansionNew routes, extra services, more vessels under consideration

Among the ideas under consideration for expanding the Cross Bay Ferry is adding a commuter line connecting the Ruskin-Riverview-Apollo Beach area of south Hillsborough with MacDill Air Force Base to serve active duty personnel and civilians.

Buzz Panama City artist Emilie Pritchard creates engineered structures such as “Diamond” an 11-inch long necklace fashioned from oxidized sterling silver, 14 karat-gold-filled tubes and thread.

New Florida CraftArt exhibit features top contemporary artists

Members’ Show: Contemporary Craft at its Finest is a juried exhibition showcasing 79 pieces of original art by contemporary craft artists working in Florida and around the nation.

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Video stories: The Art of Women Tampa Bay -- Art Chat

Painter and Animator Kayla Moon is the latest featured female artist on “The Art of Women Tampa Bay -- Art Chat’’ with filmmaker Renee Warmack.

Feature Story Skanska is the construction firm for the park and amphitheater on the downtown Clearwater waterfront.

Imagine Clearwater looks to transform city waterfront

On the City of Clearwater's RFP for redesigning the urban waterfront: “I think we are going to get interest from developers we have not seen in Clearwater before,” Mayor Frank Hibbard says. “I think we are going to have some excellent choices.”

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On stating the obvious ...

Dr. S. "Aaron'' Laden, a retired pathologist in the Tampa Bay Area, looks for humor in the everyday vicissitudes of life. This week he takes on stating the obvious.