Downtown Tampa

Gasparilla: How Tampa invented its defining tradition

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Historic illustration of the Gasparilla invasion ship sailing through downtown Tampa as crowds line the riverbanks and bridges.

How Gasparilla evolved from a staged pirate invasion into one of Tampa’s most durable civic traditions.

How John Bell rebuilt Tampa Theatre’s business model

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John Bell smiles outside Tampa Theatre beneath the historic marquee lights during an interview about his leadership and legacy.

John Bell explains the philosophy and business decisions that helped Tampa Theatre thrive for 40 years.

Rays CEO Ken Babby commits to April 2029 ballpark opening

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Tampa Bay Rays executives pose together at a team event announcing a new ballpark timeline.

Babby commits to an April 2029 Rays ballpark and a mixed-use development plan.

Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park renovation seeks $5.5M CRA funding

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Playground and event lawn at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park in downtown Tampa, proposed for infrastructure upgrades under a $5.5M CRA funding request.

Tampa’s CRA will consider a $5.5M request to fund infrastructure upgrades at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park.

New History Center CEO frames Tampa’s past as power

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Audrey Chapuis stands outside the Tampa Bay History Center, where she serves as president and CEO, as the city undergoes rapid growth and change.

As Tampa grows faster than its memory, the History Center’s new leader sees the past as civic infrastructure.

Midtown Tampa retail enters next phase

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Aerial view of Midtown Tampa showing the retail core anchored by Whole Foods Market, surrounded by offices, apartments and major roadways in Tampa.

Midtown Tampa’s retail component moves from development to long-term stewardship.

Plans filed for 23-story Gaspar tower in downtown Tampa

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Rendering of The Gaspar, a 23-story residential tower proposed for a compact site in downtown Tampa.

Plans have been filed for The Gaspar, a 23-story residential tower proposed for a constrained downtown Tampa site.

Nelson Castellano leads Trenam with continuity and trust

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Nelson Castellano standing on a staircase inside a Tampa home.

How Nelson Castellano leads Trenam with steadiness, trust and long-term focus.