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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsThe 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 –…
DetailsThis summer, the Tampa Bay Times and the City of Clearwater Community Redevelopment Agency teamed to present True Florida, a photo and essay contest. It was inspired by two art exhibits on display at the Clearwater Main Public Library: the “America’s Everglades Through the Lens of Clyde Butcher” photo exhibit (which ended in May) and…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsA great day starts with a first read on what’s happening in Florida politics. Good Monday morning. The Florida League of Cities announced its officers for the 2022-2023 term, including Port St. Lucie Vice Mayor Jolien Caraballo as its next president. Caraballo was elected by FLC membership and will serve a one-year term. The organization,…
DetailsThe Biden administration announced 166 new federal grants Thursday for transportation projects from the bipartisan infrastructure law. “One thing I think you’ll see come across as we speak to communities that are receiving grant awards is how passionate they are about the need for their project,” Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said on a call with…
DetailsMore than 136,000-square-feet covering four stories dedicated to healthy living for all ages brings new excitement and nearly 200 jobs to Northern Palm Beach County as Life Time expands in South Florida PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Shopping at Downtown Palm Beach Gardens will take on a new spin as Life…
DetailsPinellas County is now using its regional stormwater collection facilities to spur redevelopment in what it considers priority areas, including unincorporated Lealman. During Thursday’s work session, Pinellas commissioners heard an update on how the county will offer development credits and stormwater treatment solutions to lure new projects. Kelli Hammer Levy, director of public works, began…
DetailsFAU Wins Major NSF Center with Columbia University, Rutgers University, University of Central Florida and Lehman College BOCA RATON, Fla., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Florida Atlantic University’s Institute for Sensing and Embedded Network Systems Engineering ( I-SENSE ) and College of Engineering and Computer Science have landed a major National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering Research Center…
DetailsThe 2022 FRA Annual Conference Registration is now open for October 12 – 14, this year’s conference will be held at the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort, Daytona Beach, FL. We can’t wait to see everyone in-person and will follow all necessary protocols to keep our attendees, exhibitors and staff safe. Visit the 2022 Annual…
DetailsThese days there are lots of ways to get around downtown Tampa: walk the Riverwalk, zip around on bikes and e-scooters, ride the water taxi, catch a free streetcar or drive an old-school automobile. So is the city’s center ready for golf carts? Already a mainstay in neighborhoods from Sun City Center to Davis Islands…
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