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Grand Opening of El Barrio

How affordable artist housing can help cultural communities "celebrate themselves"

Camille LeFevre Tuesday, August 16, 2016
Artspace enjoys a long history of working with culturally distinct groups in the development of affordable artist live/work housing and community spaces. From El Barrio in New York to Honolulu, Hawaii, these projects allow artists to celebrate themselves.
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Book excerpt: Unlocking the Labor Cage by Vinny Tafuro

Vinny Tafuro Tuesday, August 16, 2016
In Unlocking the Labor Cage, Tampa Author Vinny Tafuro explores how information age technologies are providing corporations with an aggressive, holistic and fiscally sound opportunity to lead our way into the new age. Read an excerpt.
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Innovation Fixation in Tampa Bay: In10did

Tuesday, August 02, 2016
DecaTxt enables users to type, text or send emails with one hand by using a pocket-sized, blue-tooth connected gadget ideal for people with medical conditions that make typing on a full-sized qwerty keyboard difficult.
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St. Petersburg businesses find art good for bottom line

Janan Talafer Tuesday, August 02, 2016
St. Petersburg’s designation as a city of the arts is more than individual artists shining the spotlight on their talent. Businesses are realizing that creative collaboration with the arts is good for the bottom line and a positive force for economic development.
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4 local startups compete in latest Tampa Bay Area pitch contest

Diane Egner Tuesday, July 19, 2016
Tampa Bay Rays execs pick local startup Harness as the best of the best among Tampa Bay WaVE’s current crop of emerging companies moving through the launch phase and poised to break out. 
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Innovation Fixation in Tampa Bay: Formerics LLC

Tuesday, July 12, 2016
Advances in technology, including computer modeling of the human body, are helping healthcare providers better predict  outcomes for testing and treatment of medical conditions. 
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Innovation Fixation in Tampa Bay: Eureka! Factory

Tuesday, June 21, 2016
What are makerspaces and why are they trending? Makerspaces offer enriched learning environments and resources for the community. Meet Eureka! Factory.
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Local hackers gather in Tampa to find solutions to problems of Bay Area homelessness

Marianne Galaris Tuesday, June 21, 2016
How to provide technical solutions to problems that confront the Tampa Bay Area homeless population? Invite local hacker volunteers to a 3-day event, called CodaPalooza, in observance of the National Day of Civic Hacking, sponsored in part by Code for America.
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New Tampa Bay Health Alliance aims to restore doctor-patient relationships

William March Monday, May 23, 2016
The network, called the Tampa Bay Health Alliance, will include the USF Physicians Group and four other practices with various specialties and primary care -- Florida Medical Clinic, Florida Orthopaedic Institute, Pediatric Health Care Alliance and Women’s Care Florida. 
Christine Acosta is owner of Tampa Bike Valet.

Tampa Bike Valet parking service builds loyalty among bicyclists

Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez Tuesday, May 03, 2016
Tampa Bike Valet Founder Christine Acosta says her service is a safer and more aesthetically sensitive alternative to locking a bicycle up against a sign post or on a standard bike rack.
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Sustainability awards highlight Tampa Bay green businesses

Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez Tuesday, May 03, 2016
The Sustany Foundation’s 2016 Sustainable Business Awards recognize 16 local businesses for their efforts to save energy, recycle and protect the environment. Read about the honorees.
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The Science of Growth: Venture capitalist writes new book on why some startups change the world

Steven Thomas Kent Tuesday, May 03, 2016
Want to know why some companies fail and others flourish? A venture capitalist has a new book about his search for the practices that fueled some of the most successful startups in recent history, and he’s hoping it will give entrepreneurs in Tampa, and across the country, a blueprint for capturing some of that startup magic themselves.
The storm water vault at Technology Park at ENCORE!

Healthy, green affordable housing in Downtown Tampa celebrates Earth Day

Kendra Langlie Tuesday, April 19, 2016
Innovative, sustainable and adding value -- the Tampa Housing Authority is hosting its first annual community Earth Day celebration this year, showcasing ENCORE! Tampa and its green design.
Restoration at the Feather Sound site includes removing invasive Brazillian pepper.

Climate change: Across Tampa Bay, environmental organizations mobilize around sea level rise

Zac Taylor Tuesday, April 12, 2016
Environmental groups and academic partners -- ranging from local institutions like the Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute and the University of South Florida -- are redoubling their efforts to protect vulnerable habitats in preparation for sea level rise caused by climate change. 
Al fresco ballerinas in Trinidad, CO

Helping artists across the U.S. build capacity and community

Camille LeFevre Tuesday, April 12, 2016
Artspace started 30 years ago with a simple plan to develop more affordable housing for artists. Now they're taking a place-based consulting approach to help artists build capacity, raise funds and learn from each other -- on a wider scale than ever before.
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