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Tampa Bay communities are preparing to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with fireworks, drone shows, live music, festivals and more. From Tampa to Clearwater and St. Petersburg, the Tampa Bay Observer gathered Fourth of July celebrations happening across the region.
Florida officials are cracking down on teen takeovers after multiple planned gatherings in Pinellas County, warning that events promoted online can lead to violence and criminal consequences
Clearwater's Adopt-a-Park, Street, Trail and Drain programs are giving residents a hands-on way to improve public spaces while supporting environmental stewardship and building community pride throughout the city.
Police agencies across Tampa Bay are increasing enforcement, expanding social media monitoring and investing in youth programs as they work to prevent teen takeover events from escalating into violence this summer.
Pinellas and Clearwater law enforcement officials say they are intensifying efforts to stop teen takeover events after a 17-year-old was shot during a gathering at Clearwater Beach on May 31. Authorities have arrested a 16-year-old suspect and plan to use increased enforcement and new social media monitoring tools to identify and prevent future incidents.
Country fans gather at Coachman Park as Country Thunder Florida kicked off a weekend of live performances, vendors, food and festival fun along the waterfront.
Cinco de Mayo festivities are happening across Tampa Bay, with restaurants and venues in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater. The Tampa Bay Observer has rounded up some spots to celebrate.
Sea turtle nesting season has begun and will continue through October 31, marking a critical period for adult turtles to lay their eggs. The Clearwater Marine Aquarium has launched its annual nesting patrol and is urging residents and visitors to follow guidelines to help protect the species.
The cost of renting in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater is leveling out in 2025, but affordability remains an issue as housing costs continue to outpace wages.
Mother’s Day is approaching, and the Tampa Bay Observer has rounded up events across the region to help readers celebrate the mother figures in their lives.
Country Thunder is partnering with Hurricane Help Florida to raise money for families still recovering from the 2024 hurricane season, using discount HELPFL at checkout.
April marks National Donate a Life Month, and a Clearwater mother is sharing her son's story in hopes of raising awareness about the impact of organ donation.
On April 6, Gotham Organization and The DeNunzio Group held a groundbreaking event. The Bluffs is a 400-unit apartment complex located on the edge of Coachman Park in Clearwater. This apartment took over the old city hall and in 2022 voters approved the project.
The sugar-white sand shimmered under the Florida sun as music and laughter danced in the air. Along Clearwater Beach by Pier 60, thousands of visitors kicked off their shoes and stepped into the annual Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival. This is the festivals 12th year and it has grown into more than a local celebration. The event is expected to draw more than 118,000 visitors.
After 60 years under the Hamilton family, Palm Pavilion reopened Wednesday as Crabby's Beachside Pavilion with a fresh look and slimmed-down offerings
