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Stagewrights: Creating A Collaborative Community In Tampa Bay Theater

By Matt Spencer Tuesday, June 05, 2012
Stageworks Theatre's playwriting group, Stagewrights, offers support and constructive feedback to a revolving door of dramatists. Now, its members are branching out to bring a collection of nine short plays to life in a two-evening production called "TampaWorks," a mosaic of past and present day life set in Tampa Bay landmarks.

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.

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.

Connections: Entrepreneur Clubs Ideate, Create Solutions For the World

By Chris Kuhn Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Increasingly popular academic programs in entrepreneurship at the University of Tampa and the University of South Florida St. Petersburg attract creative, independent thinkers intent on developing their ideas for the global marketplace.

New USFSP Program Assists Veterans To Get MBAs

By Megan Hendricks Tuesday, May 22, 2012
A new initiative at USF St. Petersburg helps military veterans return to college to earn MBA degrees. USFSP is one of 12 organizations around the world awarded funds for the initiative as part of GMAC's "Ideas to Innovation Challenge.''

#83DegreesNYAS: Valuing Global Diversity In Tampa Bay

By Matt Spencer Tuesday, May 22, 2012
A lively community conversation about valuing global diversity successfully engages an audience eager to weigh in along with panelists on why diversity matters in Tampa Bay and how we can build stronger communities, better schools and a well-trained workforce together. Join the conversation on Twitter with #83degreesNYAS.

Tampa Bay Gardeners Unite For International Permaculture Day

By Matt Spencer Tuesday, May 15, 2012
What is permaculture? For some, it means a "permanent culture." For others, it's "permanent agriculture." But for all of its followers, it's a way of life. In Tampa Bay, it's one piece of a larger green food movement. Through the use of compost, rainwater harvesting and strategic plant selection, anyone can learn to reap the benefits of a self-sustaining garden.

Micro Winery, Brewery To Open In Seminole Heights, Tampa

By Megan Voeller Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Southern's Nebraska Avenue store, open since January, expands into new territory with an on-site beer-sampling bar, an outdoor beer garden and plans for a small-scale brewery and winery. It's a work-in-progress, with landscaping expected to be complete in August.

Art Transforms Lives At Safe Harbor, Clearwater

By Janan Talafer Tuesday, May 15, 2012
A mural project at Pinellas Safe Harbor provides a therapeutic platform for homeless people to work their way back into productive lives. The Clearwater-based center also offers social services for adults 18 and up.

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.

Graduate Tampa Bay: Alistair Glover, St. Petersburg College

By Megan Hendricks Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Alistair Glover is among college students earning degrees that will count toward Graduate Tampa Bay's efforts to win the Talent Dividend, a $1 million national prize. Glover is a student at St. Petersburg College.

Photo Slideshow: PedalPub, St. Petersburg

By Julie Busch Branaman Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Can you work off the belly without giving up the beer? Maybe. Try exploring downtown St. Pete atop PedalPub, a moving tap powered by your own two feet and a round of beer. Shots, anyone?

Not Your Average Speakers: Global Diversity, 83 Degrees

By Diane Egner Saturday, May 05, 2012
Art, music, culture, food, perspectives, context, traditions, visions. The list goes on when it comes to the importance of global diversity to a community. But did you know that diversity also is a key indicator of economic success throughout history? Let's talk about it on May 17 with "Not Your Average Speakers.''

Saratopia Rivals Portlandia For Laughs, Sarasota

By Megan Voeller Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Saratopia pokes fun at Sarasota for being uncool in the same vein that Portlandia mocks Portland for being hyper-hip. The lovingly comedic webisode series was launched by serial entrepreneur Rich Swier, Jr., one of the founders of the HuB.

"Hold My Paw'': St. Pete Puppy's Story Aids PARC

By Missy Kavanaugh Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Proceeds from Hold My Paw, a fully illustrated children's book about Snapper, a yellow Lab, who overcomes illness and his fear of injections, will go to PARC, a Pinellas County provider of services for children and adults facing physical and mental challenges.
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