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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.
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park renovation seeks $5.5M CRA funding
 |  Chuck Merlis

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.
Who pays for Tampa’s New Year’s Eve fireworks?
 |  Chuck Merlis

Tampa’s New Year’s Eve fireworks are privately funded by local businesses, not the city, a nearly 20-year tradition led by Jackson’s Bistro.

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Fireworks light up Tampa Bay as a Starship cruise vessel passes the downtown waterfront during New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Pendry Tampa reveals a full lineup of waterfront restaurants
 |  Chuck Merlis

Pendry Tampa is adding a full lineup of new restaurants and bars to the Riverwalk through a partnership with Clique Hospitality.

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An aerial view of Pendry Tampa along the Riverwalk at dusk