Tampa Bay is unique in many ways, made up of a rich history and colorful characters. But the area can also lay claim to a surprising number of distinctive collections and historical events that add to its legacy. Of course, Tampa’s Gasparilla season springs to mind. And while we want to believe that the wildly popular Gasparilla Pirate Festival is the third-largest parade in the U.S., .
Howard C. Tibbals who created the centerpiece of the Tibbals Learning Center at the John Ringling Museum of Art died at his home on March 20th at the age of 85.