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Photos: Activists recreate Ybor City’s 1937 antifascist women's march

Ybor City’s antifascist history came back to life last Tuesday evening when a few dozen activists walked to recreate a 1937 march…

By Ray Roa, Dave Decker

Image: Photos: Activists recreate Ybor City’s 1937 antifascist women's march
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USF Graphicstudio offers once-a-year deals on rare prints and sculptures this weekend

As one of only three professional university-based print ateliers, the University of South Florida’s Graphicstudio has become a popular stopover in many…

By Selene San Felice

James Rosenquist, My Mind is an Empty Glass, 1994. 4-run, 6-color photo-lithograph; 34 x 34 inches. Edition: 42.
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Tampa City Ballet's 'La Septima' takes Ybor back to the roaring 20s

Tampa City Ballets’ Inaugural Gala Fundraiser had folks looking spiffy with its 1920's theme last Saturday. The night at the Tampa Bay…

By Dave Decker

Image: Tampa City Ballet's 'La Septima' takes Ybor back to the roaring 20s
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100-year-old home designed by Tampa City Hall architect hits the market for $1.7 million

An iconic piece of Florida history has hit the market near Central Florida, for just one of the few times since it…

By Chloe Greenberg

Image: A 100-year-old home designed by the architect responsible for Tampa City Hall, is for sale for $1.7million
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May 1, 2025

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