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'La Septima' documents the immigrant experience in Ybor City
Tampa City Ballet production celebrates a century of history through dance, music, film and storytelling.
That's So Tampa
Published October 02Step into the strange at FloridaRAMA’s haunting new Radley Experience: Relics & Lore
If FloridaRAMA wasn’t strange enough already, Halloween is about to take things up a notch. Opening October 3, Relics & Lore: A Radley Experience transforms part of the immersive art […]
Osprey Observer
Published October 02Community Matters If We Want To See Healing
“Let us consider each other carefully for the purpose of sparking love and good deeds. Don’t stop meeting together with other believers, which some people have gotten into the habit of doing. Instead, encourage each other.” — Hebrews 10:24-25. One of my favorite things to do is…
Osprey Observer
Published October 02Tada Dancers Learn From ‘Hamilton’ Touring Performer
Theatre Arts and Dance Alliance (TADA) believes in promoting positive self-esteem while instilling love and appreciation for dance and movement. Its expectation is for each dancer to reach their potential and to receive individual and personal attention, no matter the level. “Our…
Osprey Observer
Published October 02Preventing Drug Abuse, Protecting Our Community
By State Attorney Suzy Lopez “Two of the men I depended on the most are gone,” Lisa Jo Burke said after losing both her son Brandon, and her husband, John, to fentanyl overdoses less than a year apart. Her words capture the devastation substance abuse can leave behind. Addiction…
City of Tampa
Published October 02City of Tampa, Hillsborough County Schools and Sidewalk Stompers Celebrate National Walk to School Day
City of Tampa, Hillsborough County Schools and Sidewalk Stompers Celebrate National Walk to School Day Tony D. Fri, 10/02/2026 - 10:45 am 2025 National Walk to School Day @ Roosevelt Elementary School 2025 National Walk to School Day @ Roosevelt Elementary School City of Tampa…
That's So Tampa
Published October 02Red Eye Mahjong Club is the region’s booming mahjong hub
Jacob Chang, the founder of Red Eye Mahjong Club, is of Chinese and Ecuadorian descent. Growing up in Tampa, Jacob was immersed in mahjong from a young age thanks to […]
Osprey Observer
Published October 02Young Lithia Author Shows The Power Of Imagination
At an age when most children are just beginning to develop their writing skills, 5-year-old Nila Pravveen of Lithia is a published author. Her story is more than publishing a book — she is a curious, creative child who loves learning and storytelling, and her journey raises a…
Before Hollywood, Florida was already making movies. A new exhibit tells the story
On "Florida Matters Live & Local," Rodney Kite-Powell with the Tampa Bay History Center discussed "Cinema in the Sunshine State" and how the visitors can learn more about Florida's legacy in the film industry.
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Published October 02SOTD 10/2/26: Mas Que Nada by Bajune Tobeta, Gracinha Leporace, Marianna Leporace and Black Prez
The WMNF Song the Day for October 2, 2026 is “Mas Que Nada” by Bajune Tobeta, Gracinha Leporace, Marianna Leporace and Black Prez “Mas Que Nada” is one of the most recognizable anthems in Brazilian music history. Originally written and performed by Jorge Ben Jor in 1963, the…
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Published October 02Arts Alive! podcast: Jane Austen at Stageworks
Onstage through Oct. 11 at Stageworks Theatre in Tampa, Jane Austen in 89 Minutes is a fast-paced comedic farce that manages to compress all six of the 18th century novelist’s books into … well, 89 minutes. As the theater’s producing artistic director Karla Hartley is quick to…
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Published October 02“A Day of Unity: Domestic Violence Awareness” on Morning Energy
“When you leave an abusive relationship, you are not choosing to abandon someone; you are choosing to save yourself.” — Anonymous In the United States, October is recognized for many important awareness campaigns, as well as numerous national observances. One of these is National…