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Jaya Goswami Rao shares Molekule at the May unveiling.

Introducing the revolution of indoor air purification in a single Molekule

Marianne Galaris Tuesday, September 20, 2016

A solar technology expert working at USF has invented an indoor air purification system that can oxidize microscopic pollutants, breaking them down into harmless elements naturally found in air. Research and development is taking place in the Tampa Bay region.

Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Environment, Health, Higher Education, Life Sciences, Talent

Tampa

Reuben Pressman founded Check I'm Here in 2014.

Check I'm Here: St. Petersburg entrepreneur raises $1M in angel funding

Janan Talafer Tuesday, September 20, 2016

USFSP graduate and serial entrepreneur Reuben Pressman receives major funding to take his home-grown startup company Check I’m Here to the next level.

Entrepreneurship, Higher Education, International Trade, Talent

St. Petersburg

Lingering summer heat still wilting your �do? Get ready to be cool outdoors in the Tampa Bay region

Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Whatever your outdoor pleasure -- birding, corn mazes, pumpkins, colorful leaves, bicycling, wildflowers, goats, etc. -- you can find fun things to do in the fall like no other season that will lure you, your friends and family to get outside and play.

Agriculture, Arts, Environment, KidsBay, Tourism

Tarpon Springs, Spring Hill, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Wesley Chapel

Local Gobioff Foundation puts up cash to spur creative placemaking in Tampa

Diane Egner Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Tampa Treasure includes up to $30,000 in seed money for creative placemaking projects within the City of Tampa or the neighborhood area served by the University Area Community Development Corporation.

Arts, Diversity, Downtown Tampa, Environment, For Good, Neighborhoods

Tampa

Practitioners and Partners: Artspace Evolves Breaking Ground Into "Idea Lab" That Celebrates Artists

Camille LeFevre Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Artspace’s annual Breaking Ground event evolves this year from one dynamic evening of speakers and performances to an immersive, two-day “idea lab” on Friday, October 14 and Saturday, October 15 in Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Arts, Diversity, Environment, For Good, Innovation, Neighborhoods, Talent

For Good: Syrian refugees slowly find new homes in Tampa Bay area

Michelle Bearden Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Collaborative efforts are underway to help with an influx of Muslim and Arabic-speaking refugees, including Syrians, resettling in the Tampa Bay area.

Diversity, For Good, Talent, Workforce Transition

Largo, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Wesley Chapel

Ginger beer taps into growing demand for non-alcoholic brew

Elizabeth Taylor Tuesday, September 13, 2016

While in the hunt for a tasty non-alcoholic ginger beer, Lyuba and Richard Malone find the secret to success in creating their own brew. Their story is part of 83 Degrees Media’s ongoing series on Tampa Bay Area food entrepreneurs.

Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Retail, Talent

Tampa, St. Petersburg

What will the new St. Pete Pier look like?

Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Designers, architects and St. Petersburg officials are engaging locals and tourists in a new pier design intended to proudly represent the city and enhance the popular Bayfront area for decades to come.

Architecture, Construction, Government, Reuse/Rebuild, Tourism

St. Petersburg

YouthBuild is all about character, hard work and achieving success

Kendra Langlie Tuesday, August 30, 2016

YouthBuild, a solutions-oriented government program designed to give struggling teens and 20-somethings extra chances to succeed, engages education, skills and a team of patient professionals who insist on long-term caring relationships with the students.

Construction, Diversity, Government, Higher Education, Housing, Innovation, Neighborhoods, Talent

Tampa

Take a peek behind the scenes with SPF16 artists

Janan Talafer Tuesday, August 30, 2016

What better way to highlight St. Petersburg as a city of the arts than with a month-long festival showcasing local arts? The second annual St. Petersburg Festival kicks off in September with an impressive line-up of artistic talent.

Arts, Connections, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Retail, Tourism

St. Petersburg

Book excerpt: Make Tampa ___ by Tony DeSisto

Tony DeSisto Tuesday, August 30, 2016

What better way to find solutions to urban problems than to actively engage citizens as thought leaders and innovators? Tony DeSisto of Tampa suggests a path to success in his book, "Make Tampa ___''.

Government, Innovation, Talent, Technology

Tampa

What is a wellness district? Vinik-Cascade project in downtown Tampa promotes healthy lifestyle

William March Tuesday, August 23, 2016

Designers of downtown Tampa's Wellness District are looking to create innovative spaces and places that promote a healthy lifestyle. Think air, water, nourishment, light, fitness, comfort and mind.

Architecture, Construction, Downtown Tampa, Environment, Health, Housing, Innovation, Neighborhoods, Retail, Sustainability

Tampa

(L-R) David Doble, Vicki Doble and John Doble.

SBA loan success: Tampa Bay Brewing Company grows with help from small business loan

Laura Fontanills Tuesday, August 23, 2016

After 20 years of producing award-winning beer and operating a brewpub in Ybor City, the owners of Tampa Bay Brewing Company, one of the area’s first craft breweries, decided it was time to expand their operation and open a second location. Learn how they did it.

Entrepreneurship, Financial Services, Retail, Talent, Workforce Transition

Tampa

What's on your bucket list? Post it on Before I Die Wall coming to Tampa, St. Pete

Mike Salinero Monday, August 22, 2016

Leadership Tampa Bay class brings "Before I die I want to ____'' global art project to Tampa Riverwalk. You're invited to fill in the blank.

Architecture, Arts, Downtown Tampa, Environment, Government

Tampa

Local craft beer industry, scientific passion fuel growth of Florida hops

Jan Hollingsworth Tuesday, August 16, 2016

As experiments to grow hops in Florida find success, demand created by the growing local brew scene may prove to be a boon to the state’s struggling citrus growers.

Agriculture, Entrepreneurship, Environment, Government, Higher Education, Innovation, Sustainability

Plant City, Tampa, Sarasota, Bradenton, St. Petersburg

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