The original Tampa Stadium was part of a West Tampa sports complex located on the perimeter of the World War II-era Drew Field. The city of Tampa purchased 720 acres for the complex in 1949 after Drew Field gave way to Tampa International…

Throughout its history, the Tampa Section of the National Council of Jewish Women was always politically active. Whether it be national or international issues the organization made sure their opinions and stances on certain topics were heard.…

Providing service to the community at large was a major part of the Tampa Section of the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW). Projects geared towards women, children, and immigrants were set up and members of NCJW were asked to volunteer.…

The National Council of Jewish Woman or NCJW, was originally created in Chicago, Illinois during the 1893 World Fair. Under the leadership of Hannah G. Solomon, the organization quickly spread across the United States. Eventually a section was…

The fabulous Floridan Palace Hotel, built in 1926, and Don CeSar, built in 1928, catered to wealthy socialites who visited the Tampa Bay Area on a seasonal basis. It is essential to understand the tourism industries effect on the growth and…

The late 19th-century “Gilded Age” socialites of the northeast sought a subtropical retreat for the harsh winter months. The Tampa Bay Hotel, built in 1891, and the Don CeSar, built in 1928, are excellent examples of the grand establishments…

The great railroad tycoons of the late 19th-century “Gilded Age,” such as Henry Plant and Henry Flagler, facilitated a massive transfer of goods and people into Florida through the railway industries. According to an 1850 census of the Fort Brooke…

In 2010, WUSF made a critical shift in its broadcasting platform. The local NPR affiliated broadcasting station transitioned into a new focus on providing the Tampa Bay area with broadcasts associated more with the National Public Radio community.…

WUSF successfully acquired a modern new studio after 35 years of producing their content in the basement of the student services building. On April 13th, 2001, local news writer Linda Gibson from the St. Petersburg Times produced an article…

Back in 2015, the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall celebrated 45 years of providing dependable art and entertainment to the Sarasota community. Known as the “Purple Lady,” the performing arts hall began construction in 1968 and later opened its doors…