Residents who worried their neighborhood would be overwhelmed with high-rise buildings and concrete finally are seeing green space. ...more

October 21, 2009

Mayor Pam Iorio joined Seminole Tribe leaders this morning to dedicate a Native American-themed public art installation at Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park. Apache artist Bob Haozous was selected in 2002 from a national call to artists and commissioned by the city to create "Ceremonial Space," a stainless-steel structure. ...more

September 22, 2009

Tampa is one of many cities participating today in a one-day, global event called Park(ing) Day 2009 where metered parking spaces are transformed into public parks. ...more

September 18, 2009

America's economic woes are taking their toll on the art world - especially in the Sunshine State, say state arts agencies across the country. ...more

March 31, 2009

Although she has nothing against art, state Sen. Ronda Storms said the state is spending too much money on public art when too many residents are suffering financially. She said that's the reason she filed Senate Bill 1104, which would repeal the Art in State Public Buildings Program established by the Florida Legislature in 1979. ...more

March 24, 2009

At long last a promised gazebo is on its way to Giddens Park. Installation is expected to take about two weeks, city parks and recreation officials said. "Awesome," said Sherry Genovar-Simons, president of the Southeast Seminole Heights Civic Association. ...more

February 18, 2009

By now you might be getting the idea that Tampa is as much a state of mind as a place. ...more

January 28, 2009

When code enforcement officers went fishing for violators, they hooked Herb Quintero, owner of the Complete Angler tackle shop. ...more

January 7, 2009

When code enforcement officers went fishing for violators, they hooked a real lunker named Herb Quintero, owner of the Complete Angler tackle shop. ...more

January 6, 2009

Concerned about child care facilities in your area or a lack of affordable housing? ...more

December 17, 2008