Woman of Influence: Marlene Rose

Glass artist Marlene Rose doesn’t shy away from a challenge. She’s built her career on a difficult and dangerous technique: sand casting. In this process, Rose prepares a mold using

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Support for the arts is at the heart of a stronger Tampa Bay

The power of the arts helps economies thrive, connects individuals with each other across cultures and educates and enriches societies. On a global scale, the arts speak to us in

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Through a glass lightly: St. Pete’s hidden glass art treasures

St. Petersburg’s best-kept glass art treasure secrets are hiding in plain sight. In the middle of downtown, opposite William’s Park, at 212 Third St. N. is an old brick church,

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Author Lisa Unger keeps readers on edge, one page at a time

In her most recent psychological thriller, The Stranger Inside, author Lisa Unger takes readers deep into the minds of both perpetrator and victim to pose questions about crime and justice

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Elvis Presley’s Piano Revealed at the Seminole Hard Rock & Casino Tampa

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa is now the home of Elvis Presley’s iconic 24-karat gold leaf grand piano. The grand entrance where the piano is located is part

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Suit up: How Marcia Alvarado is engineering inclusive style

Marcia Alvarado has been working as a licensed professional engineer designing vertical structures for the past 14 years. Currently she is a structural project manager, at TRC Worldwide Engineering in

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St. Pete’s Pride Position

A sea of people waving rainbow flags will again take over the waterfront for the 17th annual St. Pete Pride Parade, the centerpiece of a packed weekend of events June

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Art Ties Us adds judges, seeking sponsors

Time is running out to submit art for the second annual Art Ties Us contest. Submissions from local artists need to be submitted by July 3 and will be followed

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Janet Echelman’s Bending Arc

Janet Echelman, renowned across the globe for her aerial net sculptures, has finished her design of a new installation in the St. Petersburg Pier District. Her sculptures are known for

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Spotlight on Wine Festivals

Travel and wine lovers can sip, savor and explore vineyards from around the world at a wine festival. If your schedule doesn’t allow a trip this year to Napa, California,

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The 2019 Gasparilla Music Festival promises plenty for music lovers, foodies and families

The 2019 Gasparilla Music Festival is right around the corner, with two days of music on four stages, a lineup of local food booths, and activities for the whole family,

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Shows for every fan coming to Mahaffey Theater this year

These are some of the big shows coming in the New Year. National Ballet Theatre of Odessa, Swan Lake Jan. 6 With music by Pyotr Tchaikovsky and choreography by Marius

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