A revitalized and evolving downtown business district showcases
New Port Richey's unique blend of natural resources, recreation, history, arts and culture. Playful City USA honored West Pasco County's best known city as one of its top picks for 2009 because of its many recreational opportunities for residents. Fun spots include a Skate Park, a $14 million aquatic center and wi-fi ready Sims Park.
By Diane Egner
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Being an effective change leader requires a person to drive deliberate change within an organization or community. Watch and listen to four Tampa Bay area change leaders -- Tom McLain, Tim Dutton, Sean Davis and Stacie Blake -- talk about what it takes to make changes and what they envision for Florida.
By Diane Egner
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
To celebrate the holidays and our second birthday on Nov. 17, 2011, 83 Degrees Media is partnering with Connect Your Cause to increase donations to Tampa Bay area nonprofits that so positively affect change in neighborhoods, the environment, the arts, families, community health and personal well-being.
By Matt Spencer
Friday, October 21, 2011
83 Degrees Media launched its new Not Your Average Speakers series Thursday night at the Straz Center's Jaeb Theater in downtown Tampa. The conversation -- before, during and after -- revolved around what's working in Tampa Bay cities and how to connect the "dreamers" with the "doers" to create tangible solutions in the new economy. Join
83 Degrees for additional conversation online at
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Twitter using hashtag #83degreesNYAS.
By Michelle Bruch
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
"What's Working in Cities'' is a regular series of stories produced by Issue Media Group publications, including 83 Degrees Media, that features people and organizations that are driving change in urban communities. From Campus Martius in Detroit, which now attracts a million visitors yearly, to Pittsburgh's lively Market Square to Tampa's emerging Riverwalk and St. Petersburg's Beach Drive, the focus is on placemaking and public places that are not only well-designed but also meaningful.
By Diane Egner
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
When we asked readers why they read 83 Degrees Media, the response was overwhelmingly reaffirming and encouraging, with repeated calls for us to do even more stories about talent, innovation, diversity and environment. "GO! GO! GO!'' says one reader. So we decided to share a sampling of reader comments.
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