Harbour Island residents are once again fighting a proposed hotel, after Tampa developer threatened to sue city

A Tampa city attorney asked residents to not voice grievances to city council, due to pending litigation from the developer.

by Justin Garcia October 13, 2022April 16, 2025

A Tampa city attorney asked residents to not voice grievances to city council, due to pending litigation from the developer.

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Transforming Tampa Bay: Why do we build? A bold book by a British critic answers a locally relevant question

by Linda Saul-Sena December 31, 2015August 17, 2023

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Transforming Tampa Bay: Kudos and brickbats

by Linda Saul-Sena October 8, 2015August 17, 2023

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Transforming Tampa Bay: Mangled by McMansions

by Linda Saul-Sena March 26, 2015August 17, 2023

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Seminole Heights New Warehouse Lofts Usher in Change

by David Z. Morris February 12, 2015August 17, 2023

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App cruncher — virtual reality, and mobile games galore

by Daniel Veintimilla November 14, 2014September 13, 2024

Arts & Entertainment

Welcome to Mercado, Mishou Sanchez’s new plan for Tampa artists and business owners

by Julie Garisto October 14, 2014July 27, 2024

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3 magical places in the Tampa Bay area

Prime vantage points for relaxing in the fresh winter air.

by Linda Saul-Sena December 27, 2013September 17, 2024

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Tampa’s Rivergate Tower turns 25

It’s a less than happy birthday for the downtown icon, and its architect challenges the city to finish the job.

by Linda Saul-Sena November 26, 2013February 6, 2025

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Feedback: The Trader Joe’s debate

I Love The Burg’s Brian Bailey responds to CL’s report.

by David Warner October 23, 2013August 8, 2023

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Public art horrors (and some successes, too)

Well-designed streetscapes can be inspiring, but some public spaces are just dreadful.

by Linda Saul-Sena October 18, 2013September 11, 2024

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Bro Bowl and Central Avenue History: Peaceful Coexistence

by Linda Saul-Sena October 10, 2013November 17, 2023

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Can these buildings be saved?

Four significant structures that are hanging by a thread.

by Linda Saul-Sena October 3, 2013April 27, 2024

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Tampa Bay’s urban champions

These citizens are bringing their best to the Bay.

by Linda Saul-Sena September 20, 2013February 7, 2025

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The skyscraper next door

Residences at the Riverwalk is a project with promise — but questions remain.

by Linda Saul-Sena July 27, 2013August 17, 2023

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SoHo: Too much of a good thing?

Growing pains in a booming district.

by Linda Saul-Sena July 12, 2013August 3, 2023

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The People vs. Redstone Properties

Hillsborough County Commissioner Al Higginbotham gets caught in the crossfire as residents rage at a proposed big-box development in Bloomingdale.

by Mitch Perry June 20, 2013August 20, 2024

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Public agencies shape our urban landscape

Tampa’s “Authorities” vary widely in their recognition of the power of art and design to further their missions.

by Linda Saul-Sena May 2, 2013July 27, 2025

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Growing pains

Will clunky new development undermine the potential of Kennedy Boulevard?

by Linda Saul-Sena March 8, 2013July 22, 2025

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Dalí and TMA: Watercolors

How two museums redefine our experience of urban waterfronts.

by Linda Saul-Sena January 26, 2013August 3, 2023