Tag: history

From the late 1880s to the mid-1940s, streetcars in Tampa and St. Petersburg carried tens of thousands of people, vital ...

Nestled within Tampa’s streets are rich stories of eras come and gone, all leaving their marks to the unique place ...

The creation of community gardens—and the planting of home gardens—took on a special significance during the COVID-19 pandemic. Facing supply ...

By the early 1920s, tarpon fishing tournaments were held all over Florida, but why did Tampa stop?

Trace the history of two of Tampa's most iconic churches, Sacred Heart Catholic Church and St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal ...

If you’re seeking libations, look no further than Tampa. With a history soaked in imported Cuban rum and underground speakeasies, ...

Tampa’s most prized tradition was sparked 118 years ago and continues to be shrouded in some mystery. Gasparilla, the city’s ...

Tampa is rife with krewe life. People with common interests gather in these social and philanthropic membership organizations and have ...

South Tampa’s Ballast Point has been a destination for picnickers and fishermen for over 120 years. The area has long ...

Explore Tampa Heights, the city's first suburb. Despite experiencing a significant decline in the past, the neighborhood is back on ...

When it's hot outside, the need to cool off plus a wandering mind can equal genius. Learn about how the ...

Grab a cone to celebrate, because the ice cream truck is 100 years old this year. Learn about the details ...