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Mom Bloggers In Tampa Bay: Keeping It Real

By Megan Hendricks Tuesday, February 12, 2013

For most moms, life with children provides new opportunities and challenges on a daily basis. For a few, writing about it adds to the experience. Meet five mom bloggers in the Tampa Bay region who talk about why they do what they do -- provide advice, share experiences and help define motherhood.

Connections, Diversity, KidsBay, Talent

Spring Hill, Tampa, Brooksville, Land O' Lakes

83 Degrees Reader Survey

By 83 Degrees Team Wednesday, September 05, 2012

Thanks for reading 83 Degrees and showing interest in the people and companies driving change in the Tampa Bay region. To help us better understand you and improve our coverage of the issues you care about, could you please take 60 seconds to answer a few questions? We greatly appreciate your interest and continued support.

Connections, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Environment, Innovation, KidsBay, Talent, Tourism

Bartow, Clearwater, Lakeland, Spring Hill, Largo, Tampa, Sarasota, Dunedin, Brooksville, Bradenton, New Port Richey, St. Petersburg

USF Professor Eyes Global Weather To Predict Hurricanes

By Janan Talafer Tuesday, June 12, 2012

June 1st marked the official start of the six-months-long hurricane season, prompting some Floridians to start stocking up on supplies and tuning into weather reports. But for one USF Tampa scientist, hurricanes and tropical storms aren't a cause of anxiety; they're a source of endless fascination and a focus of her career.

Diversity, Government, Higher Education, Marine Sciences, Talent

North Port, Clearwater, Lakeland, Spring Hill, Largo, Tampa, Sarasota, Dunedin, Venice, Bradenton, New Port Richey, St. Petersburg

Spring Hill Mother, Daughter Craft Custom Cookies

By Matt Spencer Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Spring Hill-based home bakery ButterWinks is gradually earning a following for its striking hand-crafted sugar cookies and unique designs. Mother-daughter duo Mallory Chiavacci and Shelley Brown credit Florida's Cottage Food Law, passed in 2011, for enabling budding entrepreneurs like themselves to turn their talents in the kitchen into a business.

Arts, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, KidsBay, Retail, Talent, Workforce Transition

Spring Hill

What You Want: 83 Degrees Media Reader Survey

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.

Diversity, Environment, Innovation, Talent

Bartow, Haines City, Plant City, Clearwater, Lakeland, Spring Hill, Largo, Dade City, Tampa, Temple Terrace, Sarasota, Dunedin, Venice, Brooksville, Bradenton, Land O' Lakes, New Port Richey, St. Petersburg, Wesley Chapel

Coastal Caisson: Sustainability Fuels Construction Of New Basements In Florida

By Matt Spencer Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Creativity is bustling at Odessa-based deep foundation construction company Coastal Caisson. Using its Cutter Soil Mixer technology, developed by Bauer in 2004, the company has found its specialty incorporating underground construction with sustainable living.

Construction, Engineering, Environment, Housing, Innovation, Sustainability

Tampa, New Port Richey, Dade City, Spring Hill, Brooksville, Clearwater

Hernando's RoboSharks Spark Creativity, Teamwork To Stand Tall In World Competition

By Matt Spencer Tuesday, April 20, 2010

The four-year-old robotics program at Brooksville's Nature Coast Technical High School has kids immersed in the world of science and technology. These students aren't just making gadgets for competition; they're learning essential leadership and team building skills that will help them stand out in a competitive job market.

Engineering, KidsBay, Manufacturing, Talent

Spring Hill, Brooksville

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