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Lucas Ebert holds up a freshly gathered scallop while on a chartered boat trip with tourists, Aug. 8, 2022 in Crystal River.
Florida scallop season is here, so we went on the hunt
The Old Florida tradition is in season. Here’s how to get into the water.
Artists in residence can get free rent at this Tampa apartment complex
Brian B.V. Cooper, 33, of Tampa, teaches a painting class to residents of American Landmark Apartments on Monday, Aug. 1, 2022 in Tampa. Cooper receives a year of free rent at the complex and a stipend for leading free workshops for residents.
American Landmark Apartments provides a year of free rent to artists in exchange for classes for residents.
Jack Fernandez lived Tampa’s history, then he shared it
In 2012, Jack Fernandez, of Tampa stood in front of renderings after Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn, in conjunction with the Friends of the Riverwalk, unveiled details about the new Historical Monument Trail that would wind around Tampa's Riverwalk. Fernandez was on the committee for the project.
He was a charter chemistry professor at the University of South Florida and an author.
Tradition and tobacco in Tampa, a story told in photos
Hector Lopez smokes a cigar while conditioning tobacco leaves at J.C. Newman Cigar Company on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 in Tampa.
A look at the art of hand rolling cigars at J.C. Newman Cigar Company.

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    Yesterday• Life & Culture
    In 2012, Jack Fernandez, of Tampa stood in front of renderings after Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn, in conjunction with the Friends of the Riverwalk, unveiled details about the new Historical Monument Trail that would wind around Tampa's Riverwalk. Fernandez was on the committee for the project.
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