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Make a Wish Southern Florida and Tampa Fire Rescue joined forces last week to grant 11-year old Samuel the wish of a lifetime—to be a firefighter for a day.Samuel, a Tampa local living with cystic…


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Beginning December 4, 2018, the ramp from the Riverwalk to the Platt Street Bridge will be temporarily closed.  More commonly known as the ramp with the hair-pin turn next to the large staircase…


Photo of EdSpaces donations including desks, chairs, carpets, cabinets, and more
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Over $215,000 worth of classroom furniture and equipment were donated over the weekend to local schools at the conclusion of the EdSpaces conference.EdSpace, a conference designed for educator,…


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A purr-fect event took place over the weekend, complete with adorable adoptables, outstanding performances, and even snow on the Riverwalk.Tuxes and Tails is the Humane Society of Tampa Bay’s annual…


Rendering of the new Big Ray's Fish Camp building that will be constructed near The Sail features walk-up window and expanded seating.
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Pardon our waves! BIG upgrades are on the horizon that are sure to satisfy convention-goers and local foodies alike.This morning, construction barriers and fencing were installed right on schedule…


Artists Michelle Sawyer and Tony Krol of Illsol stand in front of their new mural at the Coffee Bar
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The Tampa Convention Center Coffee Bar recently received a makeover thanks to local artists Tony Krol and Michelle Sawyer.The husband and wife duo, known by their moniker, Illsol, have worked on many…


Rendering of Big Rays fish Camp
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Work will commence the week of September 17 on one of Tampa’s favorite waterfront locations, The Sail.The project will reimagine the space around the 360-degree bar, adding new amenities like…


A group of Convention Service Managers and Visit Tampa Bay members post for a quick photo while cooking at the Ronald McDonald House of Tampa
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This week is the ESPA Celebrate Services Week, and our Convention Service Managers celebrated with their annual tradition of cooking for a cause.  On Monday evening, a group of our Convention…


Children and adults laughing during a GuardianCon panel discussion
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GuardianCon may be full of fun and games, but these creators are playing for much more than simple entertainment—they’re raising money for a heartwarming cause.Leading up to the GuardianCon meetup,…


Young gymnasts competes at the 2018 AAU National Gymnastics Championship at the Tampa Convention Center
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The AAU National Gymnastics Championship rounded off nicely at the Tampa Convention Center over the weekend, as thousands of young gymnasts’ ages 5-18 competed in this nation-wide competition.This…


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