Memorial Cemetery gets historical marker year after mistakenly being sold at auction
Tampa city leaders joined community leaders from the East Tampa area on Friday to unveil a historical marker at Memorial Park Cemetery, months after the site became the center of controversy when it was mistakenly sold at auction.
Tampa city leaders joined community leaders from the East Tampa area on Friday to unveil a historical marker at Memorial Park Cemetery, months after the site became the center of controversy when it was mistakenly sold at auction.
Tampa turns 137: City holding events all week to celebrate birthday
Tampa celebrates 137 years of being a city on Monday, commemorating the day on July 15, 1887, when Tampa and New Tampa joined under one charter as a city.
Tampa celebrates 137 years of being a city on Monday, commemorating the day on July 15, 1887, when Tampa and New Tampa joined under one charter as a city.
Ybor City architect explores history of race and building designs
It's a concept you may not really stop to think about: Buildings can make you feel a certain way.
It's a concept you may not really stop to think about: Buildings can make you feel a certain way.
City of Tampa to establish its first Black History Museum at historic church
On Monday, the Tampa Bay History Center and the Tampa Housing Authority formally announced that a new Black History Museum will be housed at the historic St.
On Monday, the Tampa Bay History Center and the Tampa Housing Authority formally announced that a new Black History Museum will be housed at the historic St.
St. Pete Jai Alai group works to keep sport alive 50 years after Tampa Jai Alai closure
For almost 50 years, Tampa Jai Alai was where many players and longtime fans of the game came out before the fronton closed in 1998. However, not everyone has forgotten.
For almost 50 years, Tampa Jai Alai was where many players and longtime fans of the game came out before the fronton closed in 1998. However, not everyone has forgotten.
80 years later: A look back at the fiery emergency plane landing on West Tampa street
It was back on May 19, 1944, when a B-17 Flying Fortress bomber – loaded with practice bombs and ammunition – made a fiery emergency landing on Abdella Street in West Tampa. It had just taken off from Drew Field, an Army Air Corps Training base where Tampa International Airport is now.
It was back on May 19, 1944, when a B-17 Flying Fortress bomber – loaded with practice bombs and ammunition – made a fiery emergency landing on Abdella Street in West Tampa. It had just taken off from Drew Field, an Army Air Corps Training base where Tampa International Airport is now.
44 years later: Thursday marks tragic anniversary of 1980 Sunshine Skyway Bridge disaster
Thursday marks 44 years since one of the worst tragedies in Tampa Bay history when the Sunshine Skyway Bridge was struck and collapsed.
Thursday marks 44 years since one of the worst tragedies in Tampa Bay history when the Sunshine Skyway Bridge was struck and collapsed.
Two of Davis Islands first homes ever built hit the market
One of the first homes ever built on Davis Islands is up for sale, months after a home originally owned by the man who developed Davis Islands also went on the market.
One of the first homes ever built on Davis Islands is up for sale, months after a home originally owned by the man who developed Davis Islands also went on the market.
Golden Triangle Tampa still preserving memories after 70 years: ‘Digital is waterproof'
An iconic Tampa photo company may have closed its flagship store, but it is changing with the times and still keeping memories alive.
An iconic Tampa photo company may have closed its flagship store, but it is changing with the times and still keeping memories alive.
New development honors St. Petersburg history, will include monument dedicated to 'The Courageous 12'
The city of St. Pete is embracing the future, while paying homage to a piece of its history.
The city of St. Pete is embracing the future, while paying homage to a piece of its history.
Ybor’s iconic Silver Ring Café reopens in Tampa nearly 40 years after closing: ‘It’s so nostalgic’
Two childhood friends who used to make Cuban sandwiches together are coming out of retirement to reopen an iconic restaurant.
Two childhood friends who used to make Cuban sandwiches together are coming out of retirement to reopen an iconic restaurant.
Historic Memorial Clock Tower restored at Hillsborough High School in Tampa
The Historic Memorial Clock Tower at Hillsborough High School in Tampa will be rededicated this Saturday in a ceremony beginning at 11 a.m.
The Historic Memorial Clock Tower at Hillsborough High School in Tampa will be rededicated this Saturday in a ceremony beginning at 11 a.m.
Tampa City Council takes next step in making Memorial Park Cemetery historic landmark
The Tampa City Council took the next step Thursday in officially making a Black cemetery a local, historic landmark.
The Tampa City Council took the next step Thursday in officially making a Black cemetery a local, historic landmark.
African American designer’s historic dresses on display in Tampa: ‘Her legacy is unmatched’
In Tampa, museum curators carefully unpacked the irreplaceable fabric of dresses that are treasured by both historians and designers. The dresses help tell a story of unbelievable talent and breaking through racial barriers.
In Tampa, museum curators carefully unpacked the irreplaceable fabric of dresses that are treasured by both historians and designers. The dresses help tell a story of unbelievable talent and breaking through racial barriers.
Sicilian influence still felt in Tampa generations after first immigrants arrived to work in cigar factories
Many Tampa doctors, lawyers, politicians, and community members can trace their roots back to a city in Sicily and ancestors who immigrated to the United States more than a century ago, whose lives were vastly different as they struggled in a new country.
Many Tampa doctors, lawyers, politicians, and community members can trace their roots back to a city in Sicily and ancestors who immigrated to the United States more than a century ago, whose lives were vastly different as they struggled in a new country.
Women helped build St. Petersburg according to curators of new exhibit
Meddling: The Women Who Built St. Pete is a new exhibit at the St. Petersburg Museum of History.
Meddling: The Women Who Built St. Pete is a new exhibit at the St. Petersburg Museum of History.
'The Legend of Gasparilla': Tampa novelist brings Jose Gaspar to life in historical romance
If you ran into Jose Gaspar on the street, would you recognize him?
If you ran into Jose Gaspar on the street, would you recognize him?
Snow in Tampa: Residents woke up to winter wonderland 47 years ago
Temperatures may have dropped this week, plunging into the 40s and 50s, but they didn’t dip as low as on January 19, 1977, when parts of the Bay Area were blanketed in snow.
Temperatures may have dropped this week, plunging into the 40s and 50s, but they didn’t dip as low as on January 19, 1977, when parts of the Bay Area were blanketed in snow.
Tampa author leads walking tour that details city's past with the mafia
The city's notorious past is on full display with the Tampa Mafia Tours, which is led by acclaimed author Scott M. Deitche.
The city's notorious past is on full display with the Tampa Mafia Tours, which is led by acclaimed author Scott M. Deitche.
Gasparilla Pirate Invasion: The history behind Tampa’s big celebration that’s continued for 120 years
How do you tell the story of a party that's lasted 120 years? That's what they're doing at the Henry B. Plant Museum at The University of Tampa – telling the story behind the city's very own Gasparilla.
How do you tell the story of a party that's lasted 120 years? That's what they're doing at the Henry B. Plant Museum at The University of Tampa – telling the story behind the city's very own Gasparilla.