Young Poets’ Society hosts Middle Eastern poetry night | Culture
Jamie Sub Laban talks about al-Khalil ibn Ahmad al-Farahidi, who is credited with developing the Arabic poetic meter, during the…
How Orlando, theme parks got so big
Becoming a tourism mecca was years in the making. It started with nature-driven attractions and was jump-started by…
Tampa International Airport opens nearly $6M call for artists
Tampa International Airport will invest nearly $6M in new public art as part of its ongoing terminal expansion,…
A Frida Kahlo-Branded Condo Tower, Including a Giant Mural of the Artist, to Rise in Miami
Frida Kahlo’s legacy has extended in a way the artist never would have imagined. Frida Kahlo Miami Residences,…
Orange County invests $145,000 in animal services art
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Orange County is actively investing in the local artist community with the “1% for…
History center focuses on animation, Disney’s Florida films
The latest exhibit at Orange County Regional History Center may get creative juices flowing and prompt waves of…
Gasparilla: How Tampa invented its defining tradition
Gasparilla is often treated like a relic. A pirate myth that Tampa pulls out once a year for…
How John Bell rebuilt Tampa Theatre’s business model
John Bell arrived at Tampa Theatre in 1985, at a time when downtown Tampa was quiet, uncertain and…
As Tampa grows, its history chief frames the past as power
Tampa Bay is growing quickly, drawing new residents, new capital and national attention. Neighborhoods are rising, districts are…
‘Sort of Brutally Early’ art meet-up tours Central Florida museums
How early is too early for an artsy field trip? Orlando art curator and organizer Pat Greene is…
This Miami Developer Is Leaning Into Miami’s Surging Mansion Market
Naoshi Matsumoto has found a niche in the Miami luxury new-development scene—long dominated by glittering, amenity-packed condo buildings—in…
Orlando Fringe Mini-Fest returning to center stage January 7-11, 2026
Orlando Fringe Mini-Fest returning to center stage January 7-11, 2026 The 10th anniversary event will feature 20+ local,…