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Gasparilla: How Tampa invented its defining tradition
 |  Chuck Merlis

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

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.
Tiny Tap Tavern sold after more than 70 years
 |  Chuck Merlis

After more than 70 years, Tiny Tap Tavern has been sold, with plans to preserve its legacy while preparing for a careful next chapter.

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Exterior of Tiny Tap Tavern in Tampa with signage visible after the longtime neighborhood bar was sold.