Tampa to brief city council on $100M South Howard flood plan

Tampa will brief City Council on a $100M South Howard flood project targeting chronic flooding.

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Rendering of a redesigned South Howard Avenue with widened sidewalks street trees and improved drainage
UTampa to build new Science Center along Hillsborough River

UTampa will begin construction on a new Science Center along the Hillsborough River this spring.

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Rendering of the University of Tampa’s planned Science Center along the Hillsborough River.
ASH on Water Street finds its voice with chef Seth Temple

ASH on Water Street enters a confident new chapter under chef Seth Temple.

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Dining room at ASH on Water Street filled with guests as the restaurant settles into its identity
Hotel ORA is approaching a new pricing phase

Hotel ORA is nearing a pricing inflection point as financing milestones shift leverage from sales velocity to long-term control in downtown Tampa.

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Luxury hotel suite rendering at Hotel ORA with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking downtown Tampa at dusk.
Hillsborough County to vote on $358.5M Lightning arena renovation

Commissioners vote Jan. 21 on raising the arena renovation cap to $358.5M.

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Aerial view of Benchmark International Arena in downtown Tampa ahead of a Hillsborough County vote on expanded public funding for renovations.
Gasparilla: How Tampa invented its defining tradition

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

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Historic illustration of the Gasparilla invasion ship sailing through downtown Tampa as crowds line the riverbanks and bridges.
How Tampa sells itself to tourists

Tampa is redefining its tourism pitch beyond weather to culture, food and experience.

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A plane reflected in glass at Tampa International Airport with the word Tampa displayed on the building exterior.
How John Bell rebuilt Tampa Theatre’s business model

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

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John Bell smiles outside Tampa Theatre beneath the historic marquee lights during an interview about his leadership and legacy.
Rays CEO Ken Babby commits to April 2029 ballpark opening

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

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Tampa Bay Rays executives pose together at a team event announcing a new ballpark timeline.
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park renovation seeks $5.5M CRA funding

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

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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.
New History Center CEO frames Tampa’s past as power

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

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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.
Midtown Tampa retail enters next phase

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

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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.