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Florida Matters Preview: Cultural Tourism In Tampa Bay

Stephanie Colombini
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WUSF Public Media

Florida Matters recently hosted a panel discussion in front of a live audience at the St. Petersburg Conference on World Affairs. We talked with experts about how the Tampa Bay Area is becoming a cultural mecca for international tourists.

We’ll hear highlights from that conversation on this week’s episode.

In this preview, we hear from Leroy Bridges, head of digital marketing and public relations with Visit St. Pete/Clearwater, and Michael Francis, Music Director of the Florida Orchestra about how to draw even more people to the local art scene.

I’m the editor for Your Florida, a project focused on connecting people with state government and policies passed in Tallahassee that affect their lives. I’m passionate about highlighting community efforts to improve the quality of life in our state and am committed to holding those in power accountable when they fail to prioritize the needs of people they serve.
Robin Sussingham was Senior Editor at WUSF until September 2020.