My family and I stopped by the Greetings from Tampa postcard mural and it instantly felt like one…read moreof those must see spots in the city. The colors are bold and vibrant, and each letter tells its own little story about Tampa which makes it fun to stand there and take it all in. You can tell a lot of thought went into the details, and it really captures the personality of the area. It is also a perfect photo spot. Whether you are just passing through or exploring the city, it is one of those places that makes you glad you stopped. Super easy to find and definitely worth a visit if you are in Tampa. Good spot for sure

Ahh! It's just a cute little mural that is a neat attraction!! I found it and wanted to stop and…read moresee it!! If you're thinking about going and seeing it, GO!! Totally worth it, and there's free public parking as well!! 10/10

Loved spotting this mural on Davis Island across from the 7-11. It screams tropical FL with a…read moredolphin swimming in the waves, two love flamingos and hibiscus flowers. It's definitely a great spot for a cute pic and it will make any day sunny and bright. The best part about this is right before it we did see a dolphin swimming around and the day was just so cloudy so this mural made it bright and happy!

I am not a native Floridian so I don't know much about this mural. What I think I can gather is…read morethat this mural that takes up almost the entire side of the building is beautiful. It seems to entail much of the local flora and fauna of Florida as well as local fauna like the roosters/hens of Ybor city. It also has hints of Tampa history with regards to the Gasparilla festival and also touches on outdoor/active life hobbies of the area. It's really well kept and actually looks quite new but I'm not sure since I'm not from here. I love local art, street art, murals, sculpture, and almost everything else artistic. I'm thankful that someone took the time to paint this super large mural that apparently has a lot of meaning to the people of Tampa and Florida. This mural is about a block away from the City of Tampa Mural at 1102 N. Florida Ave, so if you like murals, just walk over and check the other one out. The All For Love mural appears to be by the husband/wife team studio of Michelle Sawyer and Tony Krol.

Tampa was filled with many cool murals all over the place. We saw so many murals and thought it was…read moresuper awesome seeing all of them. I love looking for murals and this is another cool spot for them

If I'm being honest, Tampa is not one of my favorite places to view street art. It seems the city…read morejust isn't into it like their neighbor St. Petersburg... but there are some worth finding. My current favorite is on the Tampa Street side of the Muay Thai building in the Tampa Heights District. There you will find a mural of Kobe Bryant and his daughter with a golden basketball hoop behind them acting as a halo. In the corner it says "Daddy's Girl" and I must admit I got a little choked up looking at this beautiful tribute: https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/murals-of-tampa-florida-tampa?select=IS0P_Qus875FnNCE9PQ-TQ Also in this same area is a cluster of other murals, one of which is of Lady Gaga where online I found an Instagram Dance Team doing a routine for a video: https://www.instagram.com/p/BeeWEigHLxT/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=e569abf8-2cec-4bc5-8f06-3a7ff32bc8e0 The south facing side of the Muay Thai build also has a collage of murals as well as the wall outside Café Hey on the corner of East Kay and North Franklin Street. FINAL THOUGHTS Tampa is practically a second home for me, so I will update with more murals as I find them. My sincere hope is that some of the awesome Tampa Yelpers who also appreciate street art will add more photos to this page as they become available. 2021 / 94

On the Parks and Maintenance building hidden in Safety Harbor, there is a truly fantastic public…read moreart mural! It's by Carlos Culbertson, Derek Donnelly, James Oleson, & Tanya Pistillo. Life is good with art!

The Freedom sculpture in downtown Tampa stands in Joe Chillura Courthouse Square as a twelve foot…read morefigure rising with arms lifted toward the sky, a gesture that reads as both release and resolve, and the bronze and steel surfaces catch the Florida light in a way that makes the whole form feel like it is stretching itself into the day . The rings circling the figure give it a sense of motion, almost like the air is parting around someone stepping into a wider life. The sculpture was created by artist Jerry Meatyard, Freedom was originally placed in 1987, a moment when Tampa was reshaping its downtown identity, and the piece has stayed rooted in that square ever since, becoming one of those quiet landmarks you notice more each time you pass by. The poem by James E Tokley Sr at its base adds another layer, giving the figure a voice that matches its upward reach and turning the whole installation into a small conversation between sculpture, city, and passerby. Gaze at me and wonder what I see My arms, outstretched, that measure countless stars My stance unmatched by even the tallest tree The compass of my feet, a common cause! O gaze at me and wonder what you see My glistening chest that hides a heart of steel That judges Human Will and finds it free To reach aloft and spin God's cosmic wheel! To make of life whatever life may be, Like an early morning sun, I rise up free! The sculpture is noticeable but not overwhelming. The combination of bronze, steel, and open air gives it a grounded but aspirational presence, and the longer you look the more it feels like a person caught in the instant of choosing to rise which is a fitting message for a civic square where people come and go with their own hopes and burdens. It is a piece that rewards a slow walk around it, letting the rings shift, the shadows lengthen, and the idea of freedom feel a little more tangible. [Review 127 of 2026 - 2238 in Florida - 25317 overall]

Hopefully, this public art exhibit will become permanent! It's on the Safety Harbor Spa wall right…read moreacross from Veterans Memorial Park. The artists include Kumpa, Yali Ilan, Diana Aitken, ANJL, Pete Smith, Adam Danger Smith and Truman Adams. Thank you to the Public Art Committee, SHAMC and the City of Safety Harbor! Life is great with art!

A brave Greek immigrant sponge diver stands along the docks of Tarpon Springs, a Greek community…read morethat became the center for the Florida sponge industry in 1890. In later years the town has evolved into a sponge industry tourist attraction and it is a great place to find Greek food. This bronze copper statue replaces an older fiberglass model from 1975. The Sponge Diver statue was dedicated in 2002, "In Memory of the Spongers of Tarpon Springs". The statue depicts a young man in his rubber diving suit and boots, holding his helmet in one arm. Many sponge divers died on the job. This statue stands a memorial to the lives lost while pursuing this dangerous profession. You can find the Sponge Diver Statue across from the Sponge Exchange, just west of Athens St. on Dodecanese Blvd. As a fan of public art I was pleased to make the Sponge Diver's acquaintance.

Down at the Sponge Docks in Tarpon Springs to attend the Sponge Docks Arts & Crafts Show this…read moreweekend. It was a gorgeous day for it. There was something for everyone. So glad to see the docks and merchants survived Idalia's storm surfer but there were a couple of shops advertising "storm sales". Great event, plenty of bargains from local and visiting artists in addition to regular merchants. I love the Sponge Docks!