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Tampa Mini Maker Faire: Nirvana 4 Geeks & Nerds

By Mitchell Brown Tuesday, April 09, 2013

Are we having fun yet? That's a question no one has to ask at the Tampa Mini Maker Faire as kids and bigger people work together to tear apart and rebuild complex things or make something out of nothing. This playground for innovators and creatives blends math and science, robotics and gear ratios, mechanics and engineering into fun, fun fun.

Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, KidsBay, Talent, Technology

Tampa, New Port Richey

Photo Slideshow: Buy Local Gifts, Tampa Bay

By Julie Busch Branaman Tuesday, December 04, 2012

Looking to do your part to help boost the local economy? Spend some money shopping this season in local shops that carry products designed, created, manufactured and/or sold by Tampa Bay residents.

Arts, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, KidsBay, Neighborhoods, Retail, Talent, Tourism

Clearwater, Tampa, Temple Terrace, Sarasota, Dunedin, Bradenton, New Port Richey, St. Petersburg

Not Your Average Speakers: It's All About Success, Tampa Bay

By Diane Egner Tuesday, November 20, 2012

What does it take to create the primordial ooze necessary for startups, innovators and entrepreneurs to thrive in Tampa Bay? Better telling success stories. Shifting mindsets. Creating a community "can-do'' attitude. Setting new priorities. Engaging leadership, both corporate and community. Convincing the big guys to help the little guys. And so much more!

Connections, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Government, Innovation, Sustainability, Talent, Workforce Transition

Lakeland, Tampa, Sarasota, Bradenton, New Port Richey, St. Petersburg

Graduate Tampa Bay: The College Advantage

By Megan Hendricks Tuesday, October 02, 2012

What's the best investment you can make in yourself, your family and the local economy? Earn a college degree. That's what motivates participants in Graduate Tampa Bay as the region pursues the Talent Dividend.

Higher Education, Talent, Talent Dividend, Workforce Transition

Lakeland, Dade City, Tampa, Sarasota, Bradenton, New Port Richey, St. Petersburg

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

83 Degrees Media Welcomes RNC, Visitors To Tampa

By Diane Egner Sunday, August 26, 2012

Spend some time getting to know the people, the neighborhoods, the City of Tampa and the nearby cultural communities and you will find the Tampa Bay region as attractive as we do.

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

Plant City, Clearwater, Lakeland, Largo, Tampa, Temple Terrace, Sarasota, Dunedin, Bradenton, New Port Richey, St. Petersburg, Wesley Chapel

The Growing Tampa Bay-Israel Connection

By Janan Talafer Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Arts, technology and marine science groups and businesses in the Tampa Bay region are forging innovative partnerships with Israeli organizations and companies in a growing global connection. An example: A new regional alliance spanning the I-4 corridor unites the Jewish Federations of Tampa and Orlando as well as Pinellas and Pasco counties, strengthening the voice of the local Jewish community.

Arts, Connections, Innovation, International Trade, Marine Sciences, Talent, Technology

Clearwater, Tampa, New Port Richey, St. Petersburg

Florida Summer Camps Innovate To Meet Urgent STEM Needs

By Chris Kuhn Tuesday, July 17, 2012

A unique mix of STEM summer camps in Tampa Bay sets out to connect students with greater knowledge and confidence while preparing them to join the workforce with the abilities necessary to land in real jobs.

Arts, Diversity, Engineering, Government, Innovation, KidsBay, Manufacturing, Marine Sciences, Talent, Technology, Workforce Transition

Clearwater, Largo, Tampa, 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

Graduate Tampa Bay: Rich Mullin, Pasco-Hernando Community College

By Megan Hendricks Tuesday, June 05, 2012

The road to Pasco-Hernando Community College wasn't always easy for Rich Mullin of New Port Richey, but one thing he has learned is the value of education. Now, he's telling his story to inspire others.

Government, Higher Education, KidsBay, Talent, Talent Dividend, Workforce Transition

New Port Richey

Craftwork: More People Pursue Passion To Make Things By Hand

By Douglas Trattner Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Blame it on the recession or chalk it up to a generation of people who prefer vinyl records to MP3s, but the trend toward creative entrepreneurship is real and rising. People value authenticity, and that often comes in the form of a handmade object with pedigree and a good story to boot. Folks from all walks of life across the nation are trading in their "day jobs" to pursue their passions.

Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Sustainability, Talent, Workforce Transition

Lakeland, Tampa, Sarasota, Bradenton, New Port Richey, St. Petersburg

Changing The Narrative: 83 Degrees Stories Attract Local & Global Readers

By Diane Egner Tuesday, May 29, 2012

83 Degrees Media consistently aims to change the narrative about the Tampa Bay region by featuring stories about thought leaders, rising stars, innovations, global diversity and sense of place.

Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Environment, Higher Education, Innovation, Talent

Clearwater, Lakeland, Tampa, Sarasota, Bradenton, New Port Richey, St. Petersburg

The Big Ask For RNC: Andrew Smith, Tampa Bay

By Andrew Smith Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Collaborating on a marketing strategy around the Republican National Convention is a smart strategy, but what matters more is extending the effort beyond August to benefit the greater community and help shape what's next for Tampa Bay.

Connections, Diversity, Environment, Innovation, Sustainability, Talent

Lakeland, Tampa, Sarasota, Bradenton, New Port Richey, St. Petersburg

Hudson Couple Share Passion For Green Living Through Environ/MENTAL

By Matt Spencer Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Gary Rule and Kristina Risola created environ/MENTAL as an outlet to share their passions for the environment, mental health and crafting. Through the use of green everyday products, they hope to inspire customers to make more environmentally conscious decisions.

Entrepreneurship, Environment, Innovation, Retail, Sustainability, Talent, Talent Dividend

Clearwater, Tampa, New Port Richey

Not Your Average Speakers Talk Talent, 83 Degrees

By Matt Spencer Friday, April 20, 2012

Creating a more vibrant urban environment and changing the narrative about all Tampa Bay has to offer will help attract and retain talent in the globally competitive marketplace. Did you know, for instance, that the median age in Tampa Bay is close to 40 -- not 65 or 70 as many people think? "The dialogue was interesting, engaging and most of all exciting. I left there feeling smarter!'' says one audience member at "Talent Squeeze: Filling Tampa Bay's Pool,'' 83 Degrees Media's Not Your Average Speakers event.

Connections, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Talent, Workforce Transition

Clearwater, Lakeland, Tampa, Sarasota, Bradenton, New Port Richey, St. Petersburg

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