Sinister Florida: We're intrigued, Tempus. Tell us more... Credit: Public Domain

Sinister Florida: We’re intrigued, Tempus. Tell us more… Credit: Public Domain

Even the name enchants: Sunistra. It’s a portmanteau of the Latin word for sinister and, of course, sunshine. So, yeah, the name for the latest exhibit at Tempus Projects is Florida’s stripper name. And although Tempus doesn’t have regular gallery hours, they’re super-flexible if you decide to go see this on a whim — just call ‘em and they’ll be right over to let you gaze upon these multi-media Florida works. Christopher Jones, Curator of Photography and New Media at the Ringling Museum of Art, served as juror.

Tempus Projects, 4636 N. Florida Ave., Seminole Heights. Through July 6. 813-340-9056. Learn more here.

Cathy's portfolio includes pieces for Visit Florida, USA Today and regional and local press. In 2016, UPF published Backroads of Paradise, her travel narrative about retracing the WPA-era Florida driving...