Altruistic Beauty Academy of Clearwater Welcomes Ericka Dunlap as Brand Ambassador
Altruistic Beauty Academy of Clearwater is thrilled to announce Ericka Dunlap as its newest Brand Ambassador. Dunlap, the first African American to be crowned Miss Florida and later Miss America, brings her wealth of experience as a TV host, entrepreneur, community advocate, and Amazing Racer to the role. With over 15 years of delivering empowering speeches and workshops on self-care, etiquette, diversity, and cultural competency, Dunlap embodies the values of confidence and inner beauty that Altruistic Academy stands for.
Emerging artists get to show off talent at Gasparilla Festival of the Arts
More than 200 artists from across the country will be showing off their talents, and for a few of them, it will be their first show ever.
Raul Darriba of Tampa has been sculpting his own artistic style of furniture for the past ten years.
“My furniture is made so when you see it from afar, it grabs your attention, and as you come closer, you notice all the details,” said Darriba.
Artist spotlight program helps Tampa artist get exposure at Gasparilla Festival of the Arts

On Fox 13’s “What’s RIght with Tampa Bay” news a Tampa artist is making big gains in the art festival world, thanks to a Bay Area program. She was selected as one of five artists to participate in the Local Artist Spotlight program. This initiative paid for her to take part in The Gasparilla Festival of the Arts.
St. Andrew Church combines faith and art this Holy Week
For many, this is considered a Holy Week, and for one Tampa Bay church, it is the perfect time to get the word out about a new tour that combines art and faith.
Reverend Edwin Gonzalez-Gertz is already speaking at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church every Sunday, so serving as a tour guide on the weekdays was a seamless transition
Sonata Restaurant & Lounge offers fine dining restaurant at the Mahaffey Theater
An inside look at Bill Edwards, Founder & CEO his vision was to create a destination for visual, theater and culinary arts in one location. Making this a true, comprehensive arts destination – enhancing St Petersburg’s arts destination to a new level on the city’s beautiful waterfront location.
Dine with the moon in Sonata Restaurant- artwork by celebrated artist Luke Jerram – the newest restaurant destination inside the Mahaffey Theater with Executive Chef Ted Dorsey at the helm.
