History

In Tampa, Joe Licata, Jr. added this flaming dish at his Italian restaurant located in downtown Tampa, and it became...

From rented Mardi Gras costumes to today’s extravagant pirate attire, discover how Gasparilla’s look evolved over a century.

Uncover the wild tale of Tampa’s 1958 Snow Show—a winter wonderland in Florida that spiraled into chaos, lawsuits, and holiday...

Like many other aspects of the medical profession, dental care was not available in Tampa during much of the 19th...

Spruce up on your Tampa lore with one of the city's oldest cemeteries and the mysterious death of an influential...

See how Tampa Bay homes evolved over time, from classic bungalows with wide porches to mid-century ranches with backyard patios.

Even in an era when all-around athletes were not uncommon, Babe Didrikson’s success was extraordinarily rare. 

While the breweries of the 1990s don’t have a direct connection with those from 100 years earlier, they paved the...

Though part of a politically connected Black pioneer Florida family, the future for Blanche Mae Armwood was hardly pre-destined.

The Sunshine City history has always been more varied and interesting than its one-dimensional stereotype would suggest.

Exploring the historic restaurants Tampa Bay has to offer. The classics that both locals and visitors have grown to know...

Explore the greatest Provencal destinations, known for inspiring art, and stirring the soul.