Tampa’s Path to Equality Part 6: The 'Tampa Technique'
In 1960, Tampa benefited from having the first southern governor to denounce segregation, the first mayor to help integrate the lunch counters and black and white community leaders who helped keep the peace.
In 1960, Tampa benefited from having the first southern governor to denounce segregation, the first mayor to help integrate the lunch counters and black and white community leaders who helped keep the peace.
Is the historic Sanchez Y Haya building actually in Ybor City? One city map says no
Cigar company owner Drew Newman and his family is working to restore the old Sanchez Y Haya building near Columbus Avenue and 16th Street. It's named for Ignacio Haya, who, along with Vincente Ybor, brought the first cigar factories to Tampa.
Cigar company owner Drew Newman and his family is working to restore the old Sanchez Y Haya building near Columbus Avenue and 16th Street. It's named for Ignacio Haya, who, along with Vincente Ybor, brought the first cigar factories to Tampa.
Tampa's Path to Equality Part 5: The Breakthrough
Tampa celebrates a proud anniversary on February 29. On Leap Day of 1960, black high school students defied segregation at a Woolworth’s lunch counter, and it led to peaceful integration throughout Tampa as black and white community leaders came together.
Tampa celebrates a proud anniversary on February 29. On Leap Day of 1960, black high school students defied segregation at a Woolworth’s lunch counter, and it led to peaceful integration throughout Tampa as black and white community leaders came together.
Tampa’s Path to Equality Part 4: The Sit-ins
One of the most remarkable and least known chapters in Black history took place in Tampa 65 years ago. Black and white community leaders helped integrate lunch counters long before the rest of the American South in a striking shift in race relations.
One of the most remarkable and least known chapters in Black history took place in Tampa 65 years ago. Black and white community leaders helped integrate lunch counters long before the rest of the American South in a striking shift in race relations.
Tampa’s Path to Equality Part 3: 'Election of the Century'
Tampa's 48th mayor, Julian B. Lane, played a role in the Civil Rights Movement as one of the first southern mayors to support racial integration.
Tampa's 48th mayor, Julian B. Lane, played a role in the Civil Rights Movement as one of the first southern mayors to support racial integration.
Little-known piece of Tampa's Black history takes center stage at the Straz Center
In 1960, a group of Black students protested racial injustice with a sit-in at a whites-only lunch counter in Tampa, and that piece of Tampa’s history is about to take center stage at the Straz Center.
In 1960, a group of Black students protested racial injustice with a sit-in at a whites-only lunch counter in Tampa, and that piece of Tampa’s history is about to take center stage at the Straz Center.
Tampa's Path to Equality Part 2: The Awakening
One of the most important and least known chapters in Black history played out in Tampa.
One of the most important and least known chapters in Black history played out in Tampa.
Tampa's Path to Equality Part 1: The First Steps
Tampa is preparing to celebrate one of the greatest breakthroughs in civil rights history. At the dawn of the civil rights movement, before the fire hoses and police dogs of Birmingham, before the beatings of St. Augustine, and the violence of Bloody Sunday in Selma, one city, rose above the rest.
Tampa is preparing to celebrate one of the greatest breakthroughs in civil rights history. At the dawn of the civil rights movement, before the fire hoses and police dogs of Birmingham, before the beatings of St. Augustine, and the violence of Bloody Sunday in Selma, one city, rose above the rest.
What's in a name: Courtney Campbell Causeway
It's 10 of the most beautiful miles in the Tampa Bay area: the Courtney Campbell Causeway. It didn't always go by that name, however.
It's 10 of the most beautiful miles in the Tampa Bay area: the Courtney Campbell Causeway. It didn't always go by that name, however.
Man on the hunt for $200M historic treasure that could be in waters near New Port Richey
For 30 years, Captain Joe Zsiga took to the water in search of fish, but when he retired, he became a treasure hunter.
For 30 years, Captain Joe Zsiga took to the water in search of fish, but when he retired, he became a treasure hunter.
Babe Ruth statue coming to St. Pete marking 100 years since first Spring Training visit
In a place where baseball's future can seem murky at times, the sport's past is a straight baseline to the Babe – George Herman “Babe" Ruth.
In a place where baseball's future can seem murky at times, the sport's past is a straight baseline to the Babe – George Herman “Babe" Ruth.
New businesses moving to West Tampa hoping to revitalize historic area: ‘A lot of value here’
The winds of change are blowing on the streets of old West Tampa. Some spots have been dilapidated for years, but on West Main Street there's a flurry of remodeling and revitalization.
The winds of change are blowing on the streets of old West Tampa. Some spots have been dilapidated for years, but on West Main Street there's a flurry of remodeling and revitalization.
Historic Seahorse Café on Pass-a-Grille Beach ravaged by storms
The storm-ravaged ruins of the iconic Seahorse Café in Pass-a-Grille is not a pretty picture.
The storm-ravaged ruins of the iconic Seahorse Café in Pass-a-Grille is not a pretty picture.
Bay Area history: 1958 Tampa Snow Show debacle began with good intentions
Ice and snow in Florida have always been rare, but the headlines announced a blizzard in Tampa about 65 years ago and an ice company started spraying real snow.
Ice and snow in Florida have always been rare, but the headlines announced a blizzard in Tampa about 65 years ago and an ice company started spraying real snow.
'The Great Storm': The major hurricane that brought changes to the Tampa Bay area still seen today
What some would later call “The Great Storm" pounded the Tampa Bay area, flooding much of Pinellas County and South Tampa 176 years ago this week.
What some would later call “The Great Storm" pounded the Tampa Bay area, flooding much of Pinellas County and South Tampa 176 years ago this week.
Rehab project for historic West Tampa landmark starts next month
A historic West Tampa landmark is getting a facelift.
A historic West Tampa landmark is getting a facelift.
Hurricane Charley 20 years later: Remembering the devastating storm
It's been 20 years since Hurricane Charley made landfall in the Sunshine State, wreaking havoc as it tore through Florida and jumpstarting a devastating hurricane season.
It's been 20 years since Hurricane Charley made landfall in the Sunshine State, wreaking havoc as it tore through Florida and jumpstarting a devastating hurricane season.
Tampa Bypass Canal: A vital flood prevention measure with historic significance and presidential ties
You won't see the Tampa Bypass Canal on any map made before 1970, but if it weren't for the canal, a wet storm like Hurricane Debby could flood a lot more of Tampa.
You won't see the Tampa Bypass Canal on any map made before 1970, but if it weren't for the canal, a wet storm like Hurricane Debby could flood a lot more of Tampa.
Centro Asturiano restoration working to bring back historic building's original glow: 'It was a gem'
It’s one of several Mutual Aid Societies, also known as social clubs, that were established by immigrant cigar workers from different countries.
It’s one of several Mutual Aid Societies, also known as social clubs, that were established by immigrant cigar workers from different countries.
One of the most successful international restaurant chains started in Tampa
Since the first Outback opened on Henderson Boulevard in South Tampa, Bloomin' Brands has opened hundreds of restaurants all over the world.
Since the first Outback opened on Henderson Boulevard in South Tampa, Bloomin' Brands has opened hundreds of restaurants all over the world.