A Gallup survey ranking 26 U.S. communities found
Bradenton scored highest of all in the category of "emotional attachment'' as measured by social offerings, physical beauty and an open and welcoming nature. That friendly vibe particularly permeates the Village of the Arts, an enclave where bountiful whimsy expresses itself in the district's colorful cottages, studios, galleries, book stores and restaurants. Bradenton is also home to the headquarters of
Beall's Department Stores,
Tropicana and
Champs Sports. Just to the west, mile-wide
Anna Maria Island is home to three laid-back island communities. Just to the east is
Lakewood Ranch, one of Florida's newest and hippest planned communities.
By Tracy Certo
Tuesday, January 03, 2012
The Tampa Bay region is competing with 57 other U.S. cities/regions, including Pittsburgh, Memphis, Cincinnati and Oklahoma City, for a $1 million prize that will recognize success in attaining college degrees through the Talent Dividend.
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
Facebook and
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.
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