Tampa Bay Arts & Education Network - TBAE

10/09/2026

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with TBAE Network! 🎉

National Hispanic Heritage Month honors the vibrant traditions, art, and contributions of Hispanic and Latin American communities across the United States.

In this promo, Fall Media Arts Intern Tatiana Molina shares her personal story and highlights the power of arts and education in preserving cultural roots across the Tampa Bay region.

Watch now to discover how you can uplift Hispanic heritage year-round by supporting local creators, engaging with regional artistic traditions, and explore Tampa Bay’s rich diverse cultural history through TBAE Network’s original program series!

Tune in to TBAE Network Channels:
Spectrum Channel 636 or Frontier FiOS Channel 34

Stream Original Program Series on-demand: watch.tbae.net.

10/07/2026

Big welcome to Cheryl McDonald, one of our Fall 2026 Media Arts Interns at TBAE Network! Cheryl RëelTruth Mc 🎬

Currently studying Radio and TV Broadcasting at Hillsborough College, Cheryl brings a strong drive and passion to conquer all areas of mass media.

Through TBAE’s Media Arts Internship Program, students like Cheryl gain essential real-world experience. Such as operating professional broadcast equipment, assisting on active studio and field productions, creating original digital content, and more. Building portfolio-ready projects for the Tampa Bay community

Get to know Cheryl and our internship program in the video, and keep an eye out for more projects from our talented intern team!

🔗 Link in bio to learn more or apply for the TBAE Media Arts Internship
For more info visit: https://tbae.net/about/communications-internships

Hillsborough County, Florida Government City of Tampa

10/04/2026

✨ An Evening of Unity, Purpose, and Inspiration! ✨

Last night’s 2026 NAACPHillsborough’s Freedom Fund Dinner was a powerful testament to community, progress, and unwavering dedication.

A huge congratulations to Madame President Yvette Lewis and her incredible team for organizing yet another phenomenal and impactful event! Keynote speaker Reverend Shavon Arline-Bradley delivered an extraordinary message that moved, motivated, and reminded us all of the power of collective action and advocacy.

A special congratulations to all of this year’s well-deserved award recipients!

We were honored to be behind the scenes capturing the unforgettable moments, candid conversations, and radiant energy of the evening.

📺 Mark Your Calendars!
Don't miss the full broadcast premiering on TBAE Network:

🗓 Date: Saturday, October 10th, 2026
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Where to Watch: TBAE channels Spectrum 636, Frontier 34 and also streaming on watch.tbae.net

Together, we continue to honor history, empower voices, and shape a brighter future. Stay tuned for an exclusive look inside this extraordinary night!

10/01/2026

Big birthday celebrations at TBAE Network today! 🎉

Happy Birthday to our fall interns this season. We’re celebrating two birthdays last month for Maurani Azania and Tatiana Molina! 🎂

We want to take a moment to celebrate all of our incredible interns. From bringing fresh perspectives to diving into major projects, the work you do makes a genuine impact on our team every day.

Thank you for your hard work, creativity, and enthusiasm, we’re so lucky to have you with us!

09/30/2026

Back in the studio today filming more episodes of “Inside the Scam” with Co-hosts Kim Droege and Master Deputy Jeff Merry with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.

We’re learning about credit card fraud, tap-to-pay, blended purchases and care giver scams!

💡Education is the best defense!

📍Stay tuned to TBAE Network for airdates.

City of Tampa Hillsborough County, Florida Government Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office AG James Uthmeier

09/28/2026

The full broadcast of Friday's Tampa Tiger Bay Club Luncheon is now available!

Former U.S. Representative and Democratic nominee for Governor David Jolly joins the Tampa Tiger Bay Club for a dynamic, non-partisan Q&A session.

During the session, David Jolly outlined his platform centered on housing, healthcare, and public education while opposing new data centers and hurricane tax burdens. Drawing from his background as a fifth-generation Floridian, former attorney, and former Republican congressman, he addresses key state issues, including property tax relief, insurance market reform, undoing local preemption, higher education autonomy, and expanding civil rights.

Watch the complete program now on TBAE Network!

Replays on Hillsborough County cable channels Spectrum 636 and Frontier 34
Mondays & Thursdays at 12:00 PM, 6:00 PM, & 10:00 PM
Sundays at 5:00 PM

https://watch.tbae.net/m/aBtPBHiS/candidate-forum-florida-governor-series-david-jolly?r=sPzFWYHN

Tampa Bay Arts & Education Network

09/28/2026

NEW ART PERSPECTIVES EPISODE, AVAILABLE NOW ON TBAE NETWORK!

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and Ybor City’s 140th anniversary, the latest episode of Art Perspectives takes viewers on an exclusive walk-through of the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts (FMoPA) past exhibition: "Ci**rs! Photography, Industry and Identity"

FMoPA's Executive Curator, Robin O’Dell leads Part 1, highlighting historic works from The Burns Archive, a globally renowned photographic repository founded by Dr. Stanley B. Burns, MD, and expanded with key contributions from his family, including Creative Director Elizabeth A. Burns.

These rare vintage prints capture late-19th and early-20th-century factory life, honoring the profound contributions of Cuban, Spanish, and Italian immigrants who built Tampa’s Latin Quarter. From master cigar hand-rollers, to bustling brick factories, the collection celebrates how these communities established Ybor City as the "Cigar Capital of the World."

Special thanks to Clara ten Berge, Executive Director of Florida Museum of Photographic Arts.

Stay tuned for Part 2 featuring contemporary photographer Zack Wittman in partnership with J.C. Newman Cigar Company, bridging past and present to honor this enduring Hispanic legacy.

For more info visit: https://www.fmopa.org/cigars-140th-anniversary-exhibition-j-c-newman-archive/

➡️ Part 1 is available now, stream today! wach.tbae.net

Watch on Hillsborough County cable channels:
Spectrum 636 | Frontier 34

TBAE NETWORK AIRDATES/SCHEDULE:
➡️WED, 09/30/26 - 10 am, 4 pm 8 pm
➡️ SAT, 10/03/26 - 10 am, 4 pm 8 pm
➡️ SUN, 10/4/26 - 1 pm

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Tampa Bay Arts & Education Network

09/25/2026

Behind the Scenes at Tampa Tiger Bay Club Forum Luncheon: Florida Governor Series 🏛️

Our production crew was on location at The Cuban Club in Ybor City today, capturing the Florida Governor Series Candidate Forum, featuring Gubernatorial Nominee David Jolly!

Jolly, a 5th-generation Floridian, former Pinellas Congressman, and former Tiger Bay board member, is running as the Democratic nominee for Governor.

Today’s lively discussion tackled key state issues, including his plan to address homeowners insurance and property taxes, investments in public education, transportation infrastructure, smart growth, and expanding healthcare.

By covering these nonpartisan forums, TBAE helps ensure an educated, informed electorate with direct access to local candidate discussions.

📺 Full episode coming soon next week!
Where to Watch on TBAE Network:

Stream online at: watch.tbae.net

Watch on Hillsborough County Cable Channels: Spectrum Channel 636 & Frontier FiOS Channel 34

⏰ Every Monday & Thursday at 12:00 pm, 6:00 pm, 10:00 pm & Sunday at 5:00 pm

For more info visit: tigerbayclub.com

09/24/2026

🎨 Behind the Scenes with Art Perspectives! 🎥

We spent the day inside the galleries at the Tampa Museum of Art, Inc., capturing an inside look at the vibrant new exhibition: David Hockney: Perspective Should Be Reversed.

A huge thank you to Joanna Robotham, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, for guiding us through six decades of Hockney’s groundbreaking career! From iconic swimming pools and intimate portraits to bold iPad drawings and multi-panel works, this collection (drawn from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation) completely changes the way you look at perspective and color.

The exhibition fresh off its opening celebration is on display till February 28, 2027. Go see it!
www.tampamuseumofart.org

📺 We can't wait to share this episode with you. Stay tuned to TBAE Network for premiere dates and broadcast times!

09/22/2026

🎬 WE’RE BACK IN THE STUDIO! 🎥✨

Back on set today filming Season 2 of Inside the Scam with Kim Droege and Master Deputy Jeff Merry!

After taking home a Telly Award for Season 1, our team is stepping things up to bring you even more critical insights to keep you, your family, and our community safe from evolving fraud, digital scams, and new tactics. Always a pleasure to partner with Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office!

Huge thanks to our incredible production crew and our interns extraordinare, Tatiana and Cheryl! We’re behind-the-scenes making magic happen! Stay tuned—new episodes are coming soon! 🛡️📺