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Tech-driven vehicles emerge on Tampa roads

Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez Tuesday, December 08, 2015
Imagine commuting to work in your car without ever having to turn your steering wheel, rev your engine or maneuver into a parking space. That dream is closer to reality than you may think.
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Making sense of early intervention: A guide for Tampa Bay area families

Marianne Hayes Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Sometimes an experienced grandma or grandpa is key to noticing a child's delay in development. Sometimes it takes a close friend or neighbor to ask uncomfortable questions. Or maybe, as a young parent, you just sense something's not right with your child's progress. What to do? Early intervention may be the answer.  
A small portion of the lionfish bounty is prepared for processing.

Culinary conservation hunts predator lionfish for human consumption

James Branaman Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Tampa Bay innovators battle Gulf invaders with help from local fishermen, scientists and chefs determined to fight back before entire underwater ecosystem becomes at risk.
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Welcome to the 300th edition of 83 Degrees Media

Diane Egner Tuesday, November 10, 2015
To honor the 300th edition milestone and our 6th birthday coming up later in November, 83 Degrees presents authentic and sincere testimonials from a few of our readers. See if you agree with what they think about the stories we tell.
Academy Prep Center of Tampa Head of School Lincoln Tamayo samples a dish made by students.

For Good: Academy Prep transforms lives of kids at risk

Michelle Bearden Tuesday, November 03, 2015
What is the path to success for students considered at risk for dropping out of school? Academy Prep gets it right, achieving outstanding academic successes where others are failing. 
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USF researchers develop off grid NEWgenerator to treat waste around globe

Justine Benstead Thursday, October 29, 2015
2.6 billion people in the world could benefit from a new wastewater treatment technology developed by a University of South Florida research team.
Tampa Bay WaVE grand opening.

Tampa Bay WaVe moves into new downtown digs

Justine Benstead Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Tampa Bay WaVe's success at building, launching and growing startups is evidenced by the numbers: 107 new companies, 424 jobs, $14.2M in outside capital -- all combining to create transformational change in Florida's new economy. 
Mandy Cloninger is executive director at Trinity Cafe.

For Good: Rising stars guide Tampa Bay area nonprofits

Megan Hendricks Tuesday, October 13, 2015
From leading an organization of just three employees to directing one with 70, meet four women at the helms of nonprofits pursuing a variety of social missions in the Tampa Bay area.
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Innovation drives biofuel industry investments in Tampa Bay region

Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez Tuesday, September 29, 2015
The growth of green industries throughout the Tampa Bay area in recent years is igniting a local surge in biofuel innovation -- an important step toward providing consumers with cleaner, more environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional fossil fuels.
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Meet 3 artists leaving their mark on the Tampa improv scene

Marianne Hayes Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Tampa Bay's improv community has come a long way in recent years. Three local teachers and performers open up about the area's thriving improv comedy scene, including ways for you to plug in.
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UT startup team innovates mobile education solution for urban slums

Justine Benstead Saturday, September 19, 2015
University of Tampa team Tembo competes to win the Hult Prize, including $1 million in seed funding to help educate children in urban slums around the world.
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Helicopter design challenge fuels STEAM learning for middle, high school students

Justine Benstead Tuesday, September 15, 2015
A $1,000 scholarship contest challenges Tampa Bay area students to invent and design an eco-friendly helicopter.
Ignite speaker Rachel Mallett 14, was awarded the Girls’ Inc. Girl of the Year for 2014.

Ignite Tampa Bay talks tackle STEM education, social media, silence

Justine Benstead Tuesday, August 25, 2015
At least 20 speakers will take the stage to entertain, educate and inspire the crowd at 2015 Ignite Tampa Bay, touching on topics from the trials and tribulations that arise from the use of modern technology to the social media mythos of “Florida Man.”
Mario Simoes is Chief Engineer at Tampa Bay Research and Innovation Center at CAMLS.

Disney for docs: CAMLS leads training in biotech, medical devices

Mary Toothman Tuesday, August 18, 2015
CAMLS, an innovative medical simulation center in downtown Tampa, is one of the world’s largest free-standing centers fully dedicated to training healthcare professionals. 
Brent Patterson, John Schaefer, Jarrid Dotterer and Sean Williams.

Shipping containers encourage innovative, creative designs for living

Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez Tuesday, August 11, 2015
Shipping containers built to sustain high winds and heavy rain as they cross the oceans are being repurposed into affordable, sustainable homes and shops in Tampa and St. Petersburg.
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