The last decade has seen redevelopment take root in Tampa's Uptown District, with more transformation in store to revitalize the Fowler Avenue corridor. There was a time when the Fowler Avenue ...

Midtown East, the crown jewel office tower in the mixed-use Midtown Tampa development in the Westshore District, is slated to open in April. Like the smaller Midtown West office building that opened ...

When Chef Suzanne “Suz” Lara opened her namesake restaurant LARA in February 2025, it wasn’t just another restaurant debut. It was the culmination of a 20-year journey through Tampa’s kitchens and a ...

Tampa’s iconic Alessi Bakery is expanding to a larger location on Cypress Street. (Rendering: Summit Design + Build) After 53 years at their West Tampa location, the fourth-generation Alessi family ...

One of the most valuable and inspirational things about Tampa and the surrounding Bay Area is its rich cultural diversity. With prestigious universities attracting students from all over the globe, ...

As COVID wreaked havoc on the nation’s workforce, leaving many experienced people jobless, it also created an even more competitive environment for young adults struggling to land that first full-time ...

Tampa resident and retired General Kenneth “Frank” McKenzie recently published his memoir “The Melting Point: High Command and War in the 21st Century.” McKenzie, the former head of Central Command ...

Lots of eye candy made of bold colors reflected in the imaginative artistry of larger-than-life murals are beginning to cover otherwise blank walls in the Channel District of downtown Tampa. Looking ...

The start of the MLB season and upcoming games for Manager Kevin Cash and the Tampa Bay Rays bring out many fond memories of Tampa's longtime love affair with baseball. The city of Tampa is known for ...

Roberto Torres is a name synonymous with innovation and community in Tampa Bay. Known for his entrepreneurial ventures Blind Tiger Cafe and Black Denim Apparel Company, Torres has turned his passions ...

On a recent Friday morning, a westbound TECO Line Streetcar rolled through Ybor City, passing the occasional wandering rooster. At the front, Connie Cosme, who’s worked with the streetcar system since ...

If you live and/or work in Tampa’s Westshore District, the Westshore Alliance wants to hear from you. The Alliance’s 2025 online community survey of residents and workers is live now. It’s an ...