By Breanna Burrell On a quiet afternoon, Kristy House sits outside crocheting, forgetting her phone inside as she works through a growing stack of handmade
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Tampa bar patios become popular hangout spots
By Stephanie Broton Outdoor bar patios across Tampa draw increasing crowds of young adults and professionals who seek out relaxed, open-air spaces to socialize. “Everyone
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The making of a superhero: How Dogs Inc. trains working dogs
By Irena Mesa When Chelsea Aldrich was 15, she had the opportunity to shadow a guide dog trainer for a day. From that day on,
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Cross Bayou Elementary closure raises concerns for staff and students
By Leon Tomlinson Cross Bayou Elementary School is set to close at the end of the 2025-26 school year, leaving teachers, staff and families unsure
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Last call at Crowbar: Tampa venue’s closing reflects a national shift in live music
By Laura Troyer Inside Crowbar, the walls are lined with years of sweat-soaked shows—tour posters, stickers and the kind of wear that only comes from
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St. Petersburg gains tourists from new film incentives
By Jaden Taylor Since coastal Florida became a state in 1845, it has been well-known for its consistent climate and sites, with many people aiming to capture
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More than clothes: How Tampa Bay residents use style to tell their story
By Kaitlyn Kerby From adaptive clothing to heavily tattooed individuals, Tampa Bay area residents are using fashion as a form of self-expression and identity without
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Community hub or sign of the times? Inside Central Park St. Pete
By Olivia Gil Central Park St. Pete officially opened its doors on Feb. 23, after five years of delays. The project, which cost approximately $20 million, transformed the
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New state law puts Skyway Cruise Port in question… But developers push forward
By Hannah Shub A proposed cruise port near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge is facing new uncertainty after a recently signed state law placed restrictions on
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St. Petersburg nonprofit plans affordable housing for former foster youth
By Camila Hall St. Petersburg has been named Florida’s best city to live in, but one non-profit leader said that title means little if it doesn’t include the city’s
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