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35 third graders at LLT Academy Tampa Charter School celebrated becoming published authors while sharing creative inventions inspired by America’s upcoming 250th birthday.
From rooftop pool parties to comedy shows and community celebrations, here are some Memorial Day weekend events happening across the Tampa Bay area.
Mayor Jane Castor’s 2026 State of the City Address highlighted major investments in infrastructure, housing, transportation, public safety and climate resilience, as she outlined Tampa’s continued growth strategy focused on strengthening the city’s foundation for the future.
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.
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.
A new $30,000 grant from the Tampa Downtown Partnership will fund community-driven projects aimed at reimagining neighborhood spaces, with applications open through May 31.
The Tampa Bay Ferry will link Tampa and St. Petersburg with two vessels operating daily, seven days a week.
The Community Redevelopment Agency and the Tampa Parks and Recreation Department celebrated the renovation of Herman Massey Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Manny Fernandez is a Tampa-based striking coach who has trained fighters competing around the world. His path to the corner was not easy, marked by loss, depression and a search for identity. Today, he works with athletes competing in the UFC, PFL, OTX, Showtime Boxing, BKFC and Dirty Boxing.
In Historic Hyde Park, Emilio’s Italian Market aims to offer more than just food. Inspired by a beloved New York City restaurant that operated from 1961 to 1988, the family-run market brings generations of tradition to Tampa.
Mayor Jane Castor held a press conference to discuss the West Riverwalk project, a major expansion that will extend the Tampa Riverwalk into Tampa Heights and West Tampa to improve connectivity and mobility across the city.
DOJO Tampa is more than a gym. The space blends training, recovery, workspace and community under one roof. This is designed for people who want to move seamlessly between working out, building businesses and simply spending time together.
The City of Tampa is putting down roots for a new tradition with its first-ever Earth Fair, taking place April 19 at Al Lopez Park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event is designed to grow community awareness around sustainability while giving residents the tools and knowledge to take action.
DASH is a local microtransit service in Downtown Tampa offering riders an affordable and environmentally sustainable way to get around the city.
Modified Phase III "Extreme" Water Shortage Restrictions was approved by the Southwest Florida Water Management District. The Tampa Water Department is asking residents to follow the new drought restrictions to better conserve water resources, according to the City of Tampa.
