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Tech-centric unconference contributes to progress for Tampa Bay as next tech hub

Zebrina Edgerton-Maloy Thursday, October 06, 2016

BarCamp participants and volunteers connect people to tech opportunities in the Tampa Bay area and help make the region’s entrepreneurship ecosystem a reality for the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Connections, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Speakers, Talent, Technology, Workforce Transition

Tampa

Network of business support nurtures Clearwater entrepreneurs

Tiffany Razzano Tuesday, October 04, 2016

Through Clearwater Business SPARK, government and private services for entrepreneurs, tech companies and other small businesses are combining resources to support and attract more job creation in Pinellas County.

Clearwater, Connections, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Government, Talent

Clearwater, Tampa, Sarasota

Neighborhood care centers aim to enhance patient experiences while lowering costs

Mike Salinero Tuesday, October 04, 2016

As part of the strategy to reduce medical care costs, local healthcare providers are building more neighborhood care centers staffed with skilled professionals who can treat injuries and illnesses that don’t require a visit to more expensive hospital emergency rooms and highly trained physicians.

Architecture, Construction, Health, Innovation, Neighborhoods, Talent

Clearwater, Lakeland, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Wesley Chapel

Marcela Estevez Ancira: Transforming Wimauma through education

Imelda Dutton Tuesday, October 04, 2016

Educator says parental involvement proves key to success for student achievement at charter schools operated by Redlands Christian Migrant Association in Wimauma.

Diversity, KidsBay, Neighborhoods, On the Ground, Talent

Wimauma

Marcela Estévez Ancira: Transformando la comunidad a través de la educación

Imelda Dutton Tuesday, October 04, 2016

Educadora señala la participación de los padres de familia es clave para el éxito de los estudiantes en las escuelas chárter de RCMA en Wimauma.

Diversity, Innovation, KidsBay, Neighborhoods, On the Ground (español), Talent

New apartments transform Westshore area into more livable community

Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez Tuesday, October 04, 2016

Transformational change begins in Tampa’s Westshore area as new apartment communities designed for an urban lifestyle open in traditional business district.

Construction, Diversity, Housing, Neighborhoods, Westshore

Tampa

Book excerpt: Seafood Lovers Florida by Bruce Hunt

Bruce Hunt Tuesday, September 27, 2016

What is your favorite seafood place in Florida? Author Bruce Hunt shares his top picks in a new book that takes readers on a culinary tour of the state.

Arts, Connections, Environment, Talent

Tarpon Springs, Clearwater, Tampa, Sarasota, Dunedin, Bradenton, New Port Richey, St. Petersburg

On The Ground storytelling project launches in Wimauma

Diane Egner Tuesday, September 27, 2016

83 Degrees Media -- with funding from the Allegany Franciscan Ministries -- is launching a special storytelling project called “On The Ground’’ that is designed to help educate readers and raise awareness about the people and places of Wimauma.

Diversity, Environment, For Good, Innovation, Neighborhoods, On the Ground, Talent

Wimauma

Lanzan proyecto de narraciones On The Ground en Wimauma

Diane Egner Tuesday, September 27, 2016

83 Degrees Media -- con fondos de Allegany Franciscan Ministries (Ministerios de Franciscanas de Allegan) -- está lanzando un proyecto especial de narraciones llamado "On The Ground'' (De cerca y en persona) diseñado para ayudar a educar a los lectores y crear conciencia sobre la gente y los lugares de Wimauma.

Diversity, Environment, For Good, Innovation, Neighborhoods, On the Ground (español), Talent

Imelda Dutton is project leader for On The Ground storytelling in Wimauma.

On The Ground: Searching for gold in Wimauma

Imelda Dutton Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Journalist Imelda Dutton, a bilingual native of Mexico and experienced writer and editor, leads the On The Ground storytelling project in Wimauma for 83 Degrees. The stories will be published online in both English and Spanish.

Diversity, Environment, For Good, Innovation, Neighborhoods, On the Ground, Talent

Wimauma

On The Ground: En busca de oro en Wimauma

Imelda Dutton Tuesday, September 27, 2016

La periodista bilingüe Imelda Dutton, oriunda de México y experimentada escritora y editora, lidera el proyecto On The Ground (De cerca y en persona) de narraciones de historias de Wimauma y su gente para 83 Degrees. Las historias se publicarán en línea en Inglés y en español.

Diversity, Environment, For Good, Innovation, Neighborhoods, On the Ground (español), Talent

Event Organizer Ryan Sullivan speaks with Ned Pope and Nicholas Catania.

2017 Tampa Bay Startup Week expands across Bay to Pinellas County

Zebrina Edgerton-Maloy Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur seeking resources or a local business owner looking for connections, Tampa Bay Startup Week is the place to be for the latest information and innovations.

Connections, Diversity, Downtown Tampa, Entrepreneurship, Government, Talent, Technology, Westshore, Workforce Transition

Tampa, St. Petersburg

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

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