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parks worth $2
It now costs money to visit some of our regional parks, but lots of visitors gladly pay $2. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

the heart of tampa
Frank Garcia is Tampa! Paleontologist Frank Garcia wrote a song for his beloved hometown of Tampa, called “Corazon de Tampa.”  Frank recently performed it live as part of Hispanic... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more!

it’s time to get outside!
Now that the cooler weather is here, let's explore the Tampa Bay area. Where are your favorite spots, and which new places will you visit? [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

preserving local history
Local Business Spotlight Jo-Anne Peck, 40, and Craig DeRoin, 48, moved to Tampa shortly after they married, to help rehabilitate 33 historic buildings around Ybor City as part of an Florida Department of Transportation’s Interstate 4 improvement project. They now live in canal home in

make shopping fun again
Sticks of Fire introduces a new weekly profile of local, independent shops & services, local entrepreneurs, or some other aspect of our small business community. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]