Sailing Ships to Cruise Ships
Tampa, at its core, is a port town. During its earliest years, sailing ships provided the town with…
Tampa honors its ‘Rosa Parks’ who fought for her seat 36 years before Civil Rights Movement
TAMPA, Fla. – Long before the Montgomery bus boycott made Rosa Parks a household name, a 23-year-old laundress…
Presidents’ Day roots run deep in Tampa’s streets and history
Tampa’s presidential history Tampa had a front row seat to some important presidential history. FOX 13’s Heather Healy…
New Tampa exhibit shines light on Black pioneers in horse racing: ‘The Heart of the Turf’
TAMPA, Fla. – African Americans once dominated horse racing, creating its foundation as star jockeys and trainers until…
Ybor City cigar factory home set for major restoration after getting ‘Historic Landmark’ designation
TAMPA, Fla. – A piece of Ybor City’s smoking history is getting a second life. The Nieto-Fuente House,…
New ‘Tampa Bay Timeline’ exhibit explores 14,000 years of regional history
article TAMPA, Fla – The Tampa Bay History Center unveiled its new Tampa Bay Timeline exhibit on Friday,…
Historic Mirasol apartments on Davis Islands up for hotel rezoning after hurricane damage
The future of the Mirasol The Mirasol is currently a 58-unit upscale apartment building, and its new owners…
Lincoln Cemetery Descendants Seek Dignity Amid City Disputes
Descendants of Lincoln Cemetery cleaned up their family’s grave markers on Oct. 25. Photo by Sierra Clark Sierra…
Mama’s offers memorable menu with some nostalgia on the side
TAMPA – Mama’s Kitchen invokes a special place for many people, as they recall sitting at the breakfast…
Florida Humanities Council Honors Gary Mormino
The Florida Humanities Council honored Gary R. Mormino in the 2025 Florida Humanities Hall of Fame.Photo courtesy of…
Gasworx development to have three buildings named in honor of Ybor City history
TAMPA, Fla – Ybor City is known for its history, and now that history will be in boldface…
$13M makeover set to transform St. Pete’s historic Palladium Theater
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The Palladium Theater at St. Petersburg College, a cultural landmark since 1925, is set…