Featured Stories

Local Actor Brings Titanic Exhibition To Life, St. Pete

By Janan Talafer Tuesday, October 09, 2012

Since St. Petersburg businessman Bill Edwards took over The Mahaffey in 2011, the downtown St. Pete arts center has kicked up its image big time. Now the theater hopes to reach an even wider audience with its new exhibition of Titanic artifacts. Local actor Lowell Lytle brings the exhibition to life in his realistic portrayal of Capt. Edward J. Smith.

Arts, Diversity, Environment, Talent, Tourism

St. Petersburg

HARVST Project Pops Up Fine Art In Downtown Tampa

By Matt Spencer Tuesday, October 09, 2012

The HARVST Project brings together more than 20 musicians, sculptors, dancers, painters and photographers for a multisensory celebration of Tampa Bay talent for a pop up exhibit at the downtown offices of Tampa-based ad agency PP+K for one night only on October 13.

Arts, Diversity, Environment, Innovation, Neighborhoods, Retail, Reuse/Rebuild, Talent, Tourism

Tampa

Mobile App Designers, Developers Do It In Tampa Bay

By Chris Kuhn Tuesday, October 09, 2012

Mashable ranks the Florida High Tech Corridor among the top and fastest-growing tech centers in the nation. Meet four experienced innovators who contribute to that narrative as mobile app creators and builders in Tampa Bay.

Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, International Trade, Talent, Technology, Workforce Transition

Tampa, Sarasota, 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

Opportunity Knocks: Not Your Average Speakers, Tampa

By Matt Spencer Tuesday, October 02, 2012

Shared risk-reward are key to successful P3s -- public private partnerships -- agree panelists representing both sides of the equation at 83 Degrees Media's latest "Not Your Average Speakers'' event. As the local economy rebounds, lots more opportunities for such partnerships will emerge in downtown Tampa and surrounding neighborhoods.

Architecture, Arts, Connections, Diversity, Environment, Government, Innovation, Talent, Technology, Transportation

Tampa

Moving To Downtown Tampa: The Workout Scene

By Juliette Cassistre Tuesday, October 02, 2012

Non-conventional workout options -- think spinning classes ala virtual reality tours and running up a replica of the Santa Monica Stairs -- contribute to the popularity of Powerhouse Gym Downtown Tampa, which is already in expansion mode after only three years of operation.

Connections, Diversity, Environment, Health, Neighborhoods, Retail

Tampa

North Tampa Neighborhoods Attack Poverty Through Partnerships

By Megan Hendricks Tuesday, September 25, 2012

A group of nonprofit organizations in North Tampa is transforming neighborhoods around I-275 and Fletcher Avenue into a vibrant, sustainable community where safety is paramount and the workforce nurtures its residents.

Diversity, Environment, Government, Innovation, KidsBay, Neighborhoods

Tampa

InVision Tampa: Reshaping Your City For The Future

By Alexis Quinn Chamberlain Tuesday, September 25, 2012

InVision Tampa is researching and inviting suggestions on how to improve the city's urban core and surrounding neighborhoods, ultimately incorporating that feedback into a master plan that will shape Tampa's future for the next 25 years.

Architecture, Connections, Diversity, Environment, Government, Housing, Neighborhoods, Retail, Reuse/Rebuild

Tampa, Temple Terrace

SERF Creates Collaborative Space For Sustainability Solutions, Tarpon Springs

By Matt Spencer Tuesday, September 18, 2012

After witnessing the confusion surrounding the Deepwater Horizon disaster, Tarpon Springs business owner Stephen Hickok wanted to use his space along the Anclote River to launch marine searches, sustainable building methods and a collaborative environment where business, nonprofits and students could work together toward innovative renewable energy solutions. His initial idea grew into a new nonprofit called Sustainable Environment Research Foundation.

Alternative Energy, Entrepreneurship, Environment, Innovation, Marine Sciences, Philanthropy, Sustainability, Talent

Clearwater

You Are The One: Victim Advocates Take Message To Masses

By Megan Hendricks Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Three Tampa Bay area women -- Kelly Addington, Becca Tieder and Barbara Rosenthal -- team up to empower students against sexual assault in a new documentary called "You Are The One.'' The film premiers Saturday (Sept. 22) at the Reeves Theater at the University of Tampa.

Arts, Health, Higher Education, KidsBay, Talent

Tampa

Banyan: St. Pete Start-Up Wins Top Prize In Tennessee Competition

By Meghan Hoodhood Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Banyan aims to speed up major medical breakthroughs by enabling data from scientific research to be shared more easily. Major hospitals and universities -- USF Health, the University of Chicago, Carnegie Mellon and others -- are already on board.

Connections, Diversity, Higher Education, Innovation, Life Sciences, Talent, Technology

Tampa, St. Petersburg

Citizinvestor: Crowdfunding Local Projects, Tampa

By Nathan Schwagler Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Feeling an inflection point for the nation looming on the horizon? Since the blame game is about played-out, why not help fund something that you want to see change? Seriously, pack your lunch for a week and drop the leftover 20 to 50 bucks on something that makes your 'hood a little sweeter. Now you really can go and build that in partnership with your government and your fellow citizinvestors.

Connections, Construction, Entrepreneurship, Environment, Government, Innovation, Neighborhoods, Talent, Technology

Tampa, St. Petersburg

Vignettes Of Tampa: Casting Light On The City's Deepest Roots

By Chris Kuhn Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Tampa's rich history, culture and flavor is reflected in a new public art display designed to get people talking. The glass artwork by Susan Gott will become part of the Zack Street Promenade.

Architecture, Arts, Diversity, Environment, Government, Neighborhoods, Talent, Tourism

Tampa, 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

Photo Slideshow: A Look Back At RNC, Tampa

By Julie Busch Branaman Tuesday, September 04, 2012

Go behind the scenes with 83 Degrees Media photographer Julie Busch Branaman to experience the sights and sounds of the Republican National Convention in Tampa.

Connections, Government, Talent, Tourism

Tampa, St. Petersburg