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Suzanne Benton: Expanding the Possibilities of Print
Suzanne Benton has spent her career exploring the relationship between art, storytelling, and human experience. A multidisciplinary artist, she has worked…
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The Civil War Comes to Tampa Bay
On October 16, 1863, the American Civil War reached Tampa Bay in a coordinated Union Navy raid designed to disrupt Confederate…
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Ten Pitches, One Unforgettable Home Run
On October 9, 2020, the Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees met in San Diego for a winner-take-all Game 5…
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Sherry Smith: Sharing the Art of Printmaking
Sherry Smith built an international career before leaving a lasting mark on Tampa Bay’s printmaking community. After studying painting and illustration…
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One Series, One Big Step
The 2008 baseball season brought a remarkable transformation for the Tampa Bay Rays. After finishing near the bottom of the standings…
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Before the EDGE District
Long before the restaurants, murals, and businesses of today’s EDGE District, this part of St. Petersburg was home to some of…
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The Green Devils Go to Disney
On October 1, 1971, Walt Disney World opened its gates in Central Florida, welcoming about 10,000 guests to the brand-new Magic…
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From St. Pete to Space
On September 30, 1994, Space Shuttle Endeavour lifted off from Kennedy Space Center on STS-68, its seventh journey into space. Six…
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Two Home Runs, One St. Pete Story
On March 11, 1956, the Yankees star, Mickey Mantle, launched a ball over the left-field bleachers at Al Lang Stadium, across…
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When Dolly Came to Town
On May 19, 1989, Dolly Parton took the stage at the Bayfront Center in downtown St. Petersburg. The performance was part…
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When Fitzgerald Stayed at the Don
F. Scott Fitzgerald was born on September 24, 1896. More than three decades later, the celebrated author found himself at one…
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Martha Ensign Johnson: Exploring What We Remember and What We Lose
Martha Ensign Johnson discovered her passion for printmaking while studying at Eckerd College, then known as Florida Presbyterian College. Inspired by…
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