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Aerial Dragons Defy Gravity in Tampa

By Kendra Langlie Tuesday, July 22, 2014
Motivation, strength and flexibility are keys to success for any start-up company. Through Aerial Dragons, her newly launched aerial arts school, Circus Performer Jessica Watson demands these characteristics of her individual students, too.

Boom! Downtown St. Petersburg Awash In New Apartments

By Kathy Steele Tuesday, July 22, 2014
Downtown St. Petersburg's housing market is experiencing an unprecedented growth spurt to meet pent-up demand for cool urban places to live. Detours around temporarily blocked streets and the sounds of construction mark the city's rebirth as developers build more than 1,200 new apartments and condos.

Newcomer's Guide To Voting In Florida's 2014 Elections

By Marianne Hayes Tuesday, July 22, 2014
So you want to vote in Florida's 2014 elections? No reason for stress, but you do need to make sure you are registered first. 83 Degrees helps you navigate the process. Find out how and when to register, and how to educate yourself about the candidates and where to vote.  

Control Your Commute With World's Lightest Electric Skateboard

By Justine Benstead Tuesday, July 22, 2014
Two years in the making, the Tampa-based Marbel Board is gaining national and international momentum to distinguish the company as one of Florida's hottest startups.

Is SavvyCard The Online Business Card For You?

By Justine Benstead Tuesday, July 15, 2014
St. Petersburg-based startup company SavvyCard is a mobile-optimized marketing and referral platform that aims to reinvent the business card for the modern consumer while simultaneously contributing to the growth of Tampa Bay's startup community.

Venture House Vision: Rehab Vacant Homes For Entrepreneurs, Artists

By Janan Talafer Tuesday, July 15, 2014
If entrepreneurs and artists can't find affordable housing in a city with vacant homes in need of rehab, what can be done to solve both problems and benefit taxpayers too? Venture House, a startup in St. Petersburg, is designing creative partnerships to provide solutions.

Ruskin Firehouse Cultural Center Evolves With South Hillsborough County

By Jessi Smith Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Culture and the arts converge at the newly renovated Ruskin Firehouse Cultural Center to provide entertainment, education and a safe environment for families and children in rapidly growing South Hillsborough County.

Influx Of Urban Residents Prompts Growth Of Amenities In Cities

By Camille LeFevre Tuesday, July 08, 2014
After decades of population loss, many cities are now growing faster than the rest of their metro areas. Urban developers are trying to attract the right amenities to support the new wave of urbanites. So what’s needed to sustain a dense and vibrant city? The answers might surprise you.

Book Excerpt: Startup Stories By Jordan Raynor

By Jordan Raynor Tuesday, July 08, 2014
No startup story is exactly like another, but everyone can learn from the experiences of others. Read how Citizinvestor Co-Founder Jordan Raynor of Tampa got his start in an excerpt from his new book, "Startup Stories.''

Picking Your Favorite 83 Degrees Stories In 2014

By Diane Egner Tuesday, July 08, 2014
What were the Top 10 Feature Stories published in 83 Degrees Media in the first half of the year? Take a look at the list and let us know what you think.

Video: Tampa As A 'Community Of Flat Faces'

By Frank Rodriguez Tuesday, July 08, 2014
Tampa Artist Edgar Sanchez Cumbas depicts perceptions of race and skin color in his most recent exhibition, "Community of Flat Faces.'' Listen and watch as he discusses what went into the creative process and how he finds inspiration in his West Tampa neighborhood.

Operation Bon Appetit: Changing Communities Through Conversation

By Janan Talafer Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Tampa resident Jan Roberts spent the last two months on a cross-country road trip interviewing people doing transformational work in their communities. Now home, she plans to turn the videos she took along the way into an online story project designed to prompt others to step up and make a difference.

Florida's Peach Industry Grows Sweet And Sassy

By Marianne Hayes Tuesday, June 24, 2014
In Florida agriculture, citrus has long been king. But take a closer look at the Sunshine State's newest emerging cash crop: the princely peach. Experts say it soon could become a $100 million industry and provide a tasty boon for the state's economy.

Ulele Restaurant Steps Into Tampa's Culinary Spotlight

By Kathy Steele Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Ulele Restaurant, Tampa's newest dining destination, features a waterfront setting on the Hillsborough River. It represents a rebirth for Ulele Spring, promise of a brighter future for the re-emerging Tampa Heights neighborhood and a piece of the city's vision for redefining its urban core.

Putting Art At The Heart Of Neighborhood Redevelopment

By Lee Chilcote and Nicole Rupersburg Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Artists are often the first to move into urban neighborhoods, and also the first to move when rents escalate. Yet in the post-recession landscape, many communities are working together with artists to transform blight, engage residents and reimagine neighborhoods.
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