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Development News Drone perspective of potential view from Arris Tampa.

Luxury condo tower continues Downtown Tampa building boom

Downtown Tampa's building boom continues with plans for a 34-story condo tower, Arris Tampa 

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Pinellas expects to break ground on region’s first BRT systemCould the PSTA system lead to a regional bus rapid transit network?

PSTA expects to break ground on the region's first bus rapid transit system and the first part of what may be a larger regional network by year's end.

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Water Street Tampa earns honor for focus on health, wellnessLearn how the people-centered urban design is expected to attract and retain talent in Tampa.

Strategic Property Partners’ health and wellness-focused initiatives include promoting walkability, outdoor activities, and cultural programming.

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Looking for a cool event space? Check out former Tampa Heights fire station

In a labor of love that has taken more than a decade, artist Dominique Martinez transforms a former fire station into a thriving creative event space in Tampa Heights.

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10 Years of Change: USF grows from commuter school to preeminent and proud

Outgoing USF President Judy Genshaft gives $23 million to support the Honors College at her adopted university before passing the baton to Steven Corrall on July 1st. 

Innovation News GuestBox products for people on the go.

Tampa startup aims to take hospitality to the next levelGuestBox provides curated boxes of luxury essentials for AirBnBs, hotels, and vacation rentals.

GuestBox, a curated subscription box, aims to provide travelers with unique, eco-friendly amenities they won't find anywhere else. 

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Tampa boutique grocer Duckweed to open in Westshore Marina District

Westshore Marina District master developer BTI Partners starts its retail announcements with a new grocery store run by Duckweed Urban Market.

Feature Story Where everyone belongs tour

Where Everyone Belongs: The Ringling creates inclusive family spaces within art galleries

The Ringling, Florida's state museum in Sarasota, strives for diversity and inclusion with the expansion of its community outreach programs to nontraditional neighborhoods and families with special needs.

Feature Story Westshore Development Forum

What's next for Westshore? Lots of new apartments, hotels, offices, etc.

Already a major retail and office market, several new apartments, shops, and workspaces promise to transform the Westshore District of Tampa.

Development News Midtown groundbreaking

Midtown Tampa goes vertical, plans to open by 2021 Super Bowl

The long-planned Midtown Tampa development starts construction and announces high-profile tenants

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2nd Crystal Lagoon breaks ground in South Hillsborough

On the heels of the Tampa Bay Area's first crystal lagoon in Wesley Chapel in Pasco County, a second gets under construction in Southshore Bay in Wimauma in southern Hillsborough County.

Development News LiveWork Studio's Echo Quilt, 2018 recipient of the T² Grant.

2019 Treasure Tampa grant goes to Art2Action for placemaking project

Creative placemaking is more than just a buzzword for Tampa Bay Area community leaders and cultural organizations: The overarching goal is to implement creative projects that cater to a community by shaping neighborhoods, bringing a sense of pride and inspiration to local folks from all backgrounds. Read more.

Feature Story Walk to School Wednesdays in Hillsborough County

Sidewalk Stompers take strides for pedestrian safety

A group of parents advocates on behalf of more and better sidewalks to increase safety for pedestrians, especially schoolchildren, in Tampa and Hillsborough County. Learn more.

Feature Story Made in Florida

Book excerpt: Made in Florida by Art Levy

"Made in Florida'' is a compilation of 90 “Florida Icon” interviews published in Florida Trend magazine between 2007 and 2018. Read an excerpt.

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Innovation Fusion event in Tampa focuses on tech in sports

Innovation in sports is the focus of the Florida-Israel Business Accelerator's annual Innovation Fusion event coming up May 22 at the Bryan Glazer Family JCC. 

Development News Preparing for a hurricane.

How should downtown Tampa prepare for hurricane season?

The Tampa Downtown Partnership will host an event in early June to share expert advice on hurricane preparedness.

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Call for artists: Creative Pinellas launches mural partnership with Pinellas County

Creative Pinellas is seeking mural proposals from local artists as part of a partnership with Pinellas County to transform underutilized spaces in a public right-of-way into art.  

Development News Ashley Simmons and Shaun Noonan with the popular Orlando vegan restaurant Dixie Dharma, now at Armature Works.

Top vegan eatery Dixie Dharma now in Tampa

Armature Works continues to grow into a destination for foodies with the addition of award-winning Orlando area vegan eatery Dixie Dharma. 

Development News Artist's rendering of the Ferman Center for the Arts at the University of Tampa.

UT breaks ground on transformative arts center

University of Tampa's campus redevelopment continues with construction on a 90,000-square-foot state-of-the-art center for its performing and fine arts programs. 

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Florida's growth challenges state's energy future

A massive parade of new residents, businesses, and jobs is moving to Tampa and St. Petersburg, Florida's most talked about re-invented, revitalized cities. The challenge for the state’s utilities, including Tampa Electric Co. and Duke Energy, is finding the right mix of safe, reliable and affordable energy sources to support projected growth.