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The Tampa Bay History Center has multiple Archives Awareness Week events focused on what living in Tampa was like in 1924.

Archives Awareness Week celebrates Tampa’s 137th birthday

Friday, July 12, 2024

Source: City of Tampa

"Ybor Photos: Then and Now" at the FMoPA features historic photos, like this 1917 shot of the Burgert Brothers studio on the 1500 block of Seventh Avenue, alongside contemporary pictures in the same location, like this 2020 shot of La Faraona Cigars.

July arts: "Photo Ybor: Then and Now" at FMoPA, new exhibits on both sides of the Bay

Christopher CurryWednesday, July 3, 2024

On July 2nd, "Marching Forward: 60 Years After the Civil Rights Act" will feature authors Bill Maxwell, Beverly Coyle and Ray Arsenault discussing the impact of the landmark federal law.

Buzz: Panel discussion on 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act

Sunday, June 30, 2024

"When the Righteous Triumph," which tells the story of Tampa's civil rights lunch counter sit-ins, originally ran at Stageworks Theatre in March 2023. A community effort is raising money to restage the play at the Straz Center's Jaeb Theater.

Community effort will restage play about Tampa's civil rights lunch counter protests

Philip MorganWednesday, June 26, 2024

The Tampa Bay Caribbean Heritage Festival, which launches Caribbean American Heritage month, is one of CANDO's signature events.

CANDO: Tampa nonprofit strengthens and celebrates Caribbean American community

Bob SimonTuesday, June 25, 2024

Masthead gallery: Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks

Carole DevillersWednesday, June 19, 2024

Tampa's Black History Museum, which recently launched in the historic St. James Episcopal Church building, hosts multiple Archives Awareness Week events.

Historic church will become Tampa's Black History Museum

Christopher CurryWednesday, June 19, 2024

At the Tampa International Fringe Festival, actress Katie Thayer will perform the entire film “Titanic” - alone and in under an hour.

June arts: Tampa Fringe, Juneteenth and Pride Month events, new exhibits, and much more

Christopher CurryThursday, May 30, 2024

The crowd at J.C. Newman Cigar Co.'s fourth annual Founder's Day celebration enjoyed tours of the iconic 114-year-old El Reloj cigar factory, food vendors, live entertainment, cigar lounges and a Cuban sandwich eating contest.

Scenes from J.C. Newman Cigar Co.'s Founder's Day celebration

Kimberly DeFalcoWednesday, May 22, 2024

St. James at ENCORE Program Manager Ashley Morrow puts together programs and events that spotlight Tampa's deep but often overlooked Black history.

Ashley Morrow: Shining a light on Tampa’s Black history

Pamela VarkonyTuesday, May 14, 2024

The living plant collection at Selby Gardens contains the world’s highest percentage of plant species fully documented since their origin on Earth.

Photo story: Visiting Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in downtown Sarasota

Diane EgnerTuesday, May 7, 2024

On Saturday, May 18th, there is a Tampa Bay History Center Florida Emancipation Day event at the Chinsegut Hil historic site in Brooksville.

Tampa Bay History Center marks Florida Emancipation Day with two events in May

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Source: Tampa Bay History Center

The Chinsegut Hill Historic Site in Hernando County

Tampa Bay History Center Duckwall Lecture on Chinsegut Hill

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

The new exhibit explores 50 years of Feld Entertainment’s transformation of the circus experience.

Photo story: The Greatest Show on Earth® at The Ringling in Sarasota

Diane EgnerTuesday, April 9, 2024

Masthead gallery: St. Pete's MLK North District

Carole DevillersTuesday, April 9, 2024

Massive oak trees provide shade for the Aerial Silk Fantasy performances during the 2024 Bay Area Renaissance Festival.

Photo story: 2024 Bay Area Renaissance Festival

Kimberly DeFalcoTuesday, March 19, 2024

St. Pete based author and urbanist Peter Kageyama with his latest novel, "Midnight Climax."

A conversation with St. Pete urbanist and author Peter Kageyama

Pamela VarkonyTuesday, March 12, 2024

An ongoing federal study of future Amtrak service bypasses Tampa and Tampa Union Station, the state's second-busiest station, on a proposed Chicago to Florida route.

Proposed Chicago to Florida Amtrak route bypasses Tampa

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

The clock is ticking to restore the Jackson Rooming House, shown here in September 2019. The storied piece of Tampa's Black history was built in 1901 and has been vacant since 1989.

Clock is ticking to restore Jackson House and preserve a storied piece of Tampa Black history

Philip MorganTuesday, February 27, 2024

Masthead gallery: Historic Roser Park

Carole DevillersTuesday, February 27, 2024

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