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Published August 16Tampa Museum Of Art Opens First Ancient Egyptian Exhibition
The Tampa Museum of Art opened Mysteries of the Nile: Ancient Egypt, a landmark exhibition which debuted with an exclusive member preview on June 24, followed by public admission beginning on June 25. Presented by Fifth Third Bank and organized in partnership with the Royal…
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Published August 16Somebody Cares Gala And CareFest Honor 29 Years Of Service
For nearly three decades, Somebody Cares Tampa Bay (SCTB) has united churches, businesses, volunteers and community organizations to meet practical needs throughout the region. This September, the Clearwater-based nonprofit will celebrate its 29th anniversary with its annual…
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Published August 16Page To Stage Project Gives New Playwrights A Chance To Shine
Aspiring playwrights with a story to tell have an opportunity to see their work come to life through Brandon Performing Arts’ year-round Page to Stage Project, a program dedicated to discovering, developing and producing original theatrical works. The volunteer-based community…
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Published August 16Putt Putt With Prehistoric Giants At MOSI’s New Course
Something prehistoric is happening at MOSI, Tampa’s Museum of Science & Innovation, and it’s only the beginning. Dinosaurs?now roam?at MOSI with the debut of the newly transformed?SciLinx?Cretaceous Course, bringing a prehistoric twist to the museum’s outdoor mini golf…
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Published August 16Meet The 2026 Team Of ‘Osprey Observer’ Interns
By Jamie Lu Each summer, the Osprey Observer hosts an internship program for high school and college students interested in supporting the local community through journalism. Read on to learn more about this year’s set of interns. Ella Baroni Ella Baroni is a senior in high…
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Published August 16Community Invited To Heifer Living Gift Market
Families looking for a meaningful way to make a difference are invited to attend the Heifer Living Gift Market at the First Presbyterian Church of Brandon, where every donation helps provide struggling families around the world with the tools they need to build a better future.…
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Published August 16Tampa Bay Rodeo & Family Festival Makes First-ever Labor Day Appearance
The yearlong celebration of America’s 250th anniversary continues Labor Day Weekend as the Tampa Bay Rodeo & Family Festival makes its first-ever Labor Day Weekend appearance on Friday and Saturday, September 4-5, at the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds, located at 215 Sydney…
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Published August 16Black Cat 5K Fun Run, Homeschool Day & More
Annual Black Cat 5K Fun Run Benefitting A Kitten Place Animal lovers are invited to lace up their sneakers and make a lifesaving difference at the?sixth annual?Black Cat 5K Fun Run, presented by?The Fuddy Fund?and benefiting?A Kitten Place, a local nonprofit rescue dedicated to…
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Published August 16Swifties, Pirates And Symphony Launch Orchestra’s 59th Season
The Florida Orchestra (TFO) kicks off its 59th season with two live orchestra pop culture experiences: Steve Hackman’s Taylor Swift: The Symphony Era, followed the next weekend by?Disney’s?Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl?in concert live to film, all at the…
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Published August 15Night Closure On August 16: S. Kings Ave. From Lumsden To Bloomingdale
Beginning at 9 p.m. on Sunday, August 16, South Kings Avenue will be closed to through traffic from Lumsden Road to Bloomingdale Avenue. The contractor installing the South Hillsborough Pipeline on South Kings Avenue will be restoring and restriping the roadway. Access for local…
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Published August 15Rudy Tambala on A.R. Kane, Jübl & the Business of Life
There can be no doubt legions of young enterprising musicians have over the years listened intently and repeatedly to Lollita by A. R. Kane. The plaintive, sexy, treated guitar mixed with a persuasive acoustic guitar, the seductive voice, and then — without warning the electric…
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Published August 15ACLU files lawsuit against Florida International University
The ACLU filed a lawsuit against Florida International University on behalf of seven students who faced disciplinary action after a protest.