The City of Tampa is moving forward with a new multi-use recreation center. On Wednesday, construction workers demolished an old food market that would free up 1.8 acres of land for the new facility. The City of Tampa says taking down the food market right behind me is the next step towards developing a 10-acre…
Longboat Key Commissioner Penny Gold is among those planning to take part in a new Florida League of Cities certification program, which provides opportunities for elected municipal officials to become more familiar with state and federal issues that might affect local government, trends and best practices. FLC Associate Director of Communication James Miller said the league is made…
The Peninsularium, a new Tampa arts attraction, is on the horizon and the art collective behind it is looking for muralists to adorn the shipping containers that will house it. Crab Devil is accepting proposals of murals that “explore the diverse and unique nature of Florida and the Tampa Bay region,” according to a press…
The popular downtown Bradenton block party series, Main Street Live, will return in October after going on hiatus two years ago because of the COVID-19 pandemic. “This is downtown Bradenton’s most popular street party; it’s back and better than ever,” according to the Facebook event page. The free monthly music series, hosted by Independent Jones…
The Florida chapter of the American Planning Association has announced that Bayshore Drive in Collier County is a finalist for the 2022 Great Places in Florida Award! Bayshore Drive is one of four finalists in the People’s Choice Award. Help Bayshore Drive win the award by voting – Vote by visiting: https://florida.planning.org/community-outreach/great-places-florida/ Voting ends –…
