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Luis Salazar for Florida State House

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History is in the making in the Netherlands. Congratulation Rob Jetten

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The Judy B. Goode show With Paul Thomas

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Kori 16^th Annual Toys for Tots

Ybor City Historical Society

¡VIVA! is back! Join us for our 3rd Annual ¡Viva! fundraising celebration.

Friday, November 7, 2025, from 7:00pm-10:30pm at J.C. Newman Cigar Company

¡VIVA! is a fundraising event for the Ybor City Historical Society to raise funds for programming such as the Rollin’ Through History complimentary mobile museum, the Tampa Baseball Museum’s complimentary Story Time series, and other community programming.

This 1920s soiree is a costume optional fund raiser to celebrate everything 1920s Ybor from food, drinks, music, dance, cigars, baseball, bolita and more!

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New Bakery Opens in Ybor City

We want to welcome Tico’s Bakery, in Tampa, a bakery with a traditional Venezuelan taste, that opens its doors for the enjoyment of all communities in Tampa with its Master Pastelero and CEO Gilberto Diaz; CEO Jhoel Querales, Manager; Alejandro Guerra, International Chef. With account ticosbakery, located at 2209 E 7th Ave. Suite 2209A, Tampa, 33605.

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Bradley’s on 7

Utopia Road bar & Courtyard

The Disco Pony Nightclub

Kurt’s Place

Tomorrow The BIG Gay Cruise is leaving from Tampa. TONIGHT is the pre-Party!!!

SUNday FUN Day

The No Kings Rally

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Halloween Brunch at Show Bar

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Coming to Tampa

Ybor City Saturday Market

Ybor City Saturday Market Launches the Lynn Kroesen Giving Grant to Support Budding Entrepreneurs

Tampa, FL – [10.18.2025] — As part of their celebration recognizing 25 years in the community, the Ybor City Saturday Market is proud to announce the January 2026 launch of the Lynn Kroesen Giving Grant, a quarterly award created to honor the legacy of Lynn Kroesen and her 25 years of dedicated service to the Market and the broader Ybor City community. This new initiative will provide a new business with the opportunity to participate in the Saturday Market free of charge during their first three months.

Lynn Kroesen was the heart and soul of the Ybor City Saturday Market. For two and a half decades, she worked tirelessly to create a vibrant, inclusive space that not only supports small businesses and artisans but also strengthens the cultural and civic fabric of Hillsborough County. Through her leadership, countless local entrepreneurs have launched their businesses, built connections, and grown alongside the historic district of Ybor City.

“Naming this grant after Lynn is a small way to recognize the enormous impact she continues to have – not just on the market, but on generations of makers, creators, and community builders,” said Dylan Breese, Executive Director of the Ybor City Saturday Market. “Her selfless service and vision have made the market a welcoming space for everyone, especially those just starting out. We’re thrilled to extend her legacy by supporting new small businesses in this way.”

The Lynn Kroesen Giving Grant is designed to accelerate the goals and presence of local start-ups by giving them visibility and access to the thousands of visitors who attend the Saturday Market. Recipients will be selected quarterly and granted a no-fee vendor space to engage with the community, promote their work, and start their dream.

For more information about the grant or how to apply, contact us at info@ybormarket.com.

About the Ybor City Saturday Market

Established in 2000, the Ybor City Saturday Market is the largest continual outdoor market in Tampa Bay. Located in the heart of historic Ybor City, the market showcases local artisans, growers, and entrepreneurs, and serves as a vital platform for economic and cultural exchange. It operates every Saturday, rain or shine, in beautiful Centennial Park.

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