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Hannah Edmonds (left) and Lauren Wonick-Cook work on designing a pen.

Tampa Bay area grows next generation of STEM experts

Marianne Hayes Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Schools and colleges around the Tampa Bay region are busy grooming tomorrow's leaders in science, technology, engineering and math. We take a closer look at three local educational programs focused on engineering studies and research.
Mark Sharpe speaks at the Tampa Innovation Alliance launch.

Tampa Innovation Alliance: Creating plans, partnerships and sense of place

Justine Benstead Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Investing in neighborhoods and creating safer streets are as important as attracting talent and conducting research under the goals set forth for the new Tampa Innovation Alliance, which will focus on creating transformational change around the University of South Florida Tampa campus.  
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For Good: Military vets find peace in yoga classes

Jessi Smith Tuesday, January 06, 2015
Charitable donations and foundation support enable Garden of the Heart yoga studio in Sarasota and Goodwill Manasota Community Center to offer free classes to military veterans seeking peace of mind and wound recovery. 
Team BamBoost.

UT student entrepreneurs compete for global prize recognizing solutions to social issues

Justine Benstead Tuesday, December 09, 2014
University of Tampa students win the regional competition to compete in 2015 for the $1M Hult Prize, a global recognition for innovative solutions to traditional problems facing urban slums around the world. Bamboo, the students say, is key.
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Locals get creative with holiday giving of goods and services

Megan Hendricks Thursday, December 04, 2014
Handstands for cans? A day of beauty? A year of lawn care? Local small businesses get into the holiday spirit by creating innovative gifts of goods and services for Tampa Bay area people in need.
Doug Fyvolent of Solaridy presents during 1 Million Cups at the Greenhouse in St Pete. - James Brana

Greenhouse serves up 1 Million Cups of coffee, 1 meetup at a time

Justine Benstead Tuesday, December 02, 2014
What nurtures a vibrant and growing startup community? 1 Million Cups of coffee. And a place to meetup. That's the winning formula at the Greenhouse, a space dedicated to conversation, connections and collaborations in downtown St. Petersburg. 
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Get out and play! Tampa nonprofit nudges us to get outdoors just for fun

Marianne Hayes Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Playing outside isn't just for kids. The Urban Conga is a Tampa nonprofit that promotes community activity and social interaction through physical play. The group is currently developing a documentary film all about the powers of play.
CAMLS on North Franklin.

5 design ideas for transforming Tampa's urban environment

Mickey Jacob Tuesday, November 04, 2014
Tampa Bay Design Week offers an opportunity to reimagine what could make Tampa and surrounding cities even more livable, walkable and bikeable. Here are 5 ideas for transforming the region’s largest urban scene into a better place.
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You could win a ticket to PINC.Sarasota by taking our survey

Diane Egner Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Readers of 83 Degrees may win a ticket to PINC.Sarasota on November 6 by taking a simple readership survey. 
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Party time! 83 Degrees is turning 5!

Diane Egner Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Readers are invited to mingle, mix and make new connections as 83 Degrees Media celebrates 5 years of producing stories relevant to our lives. Join us November 14 at The Vault in downtown Tampa. 
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VIDEO: Hundreds find new ideas for their cities at inaugural Urban Innovation Exchange

Iron Coast Tuesday, October 21, 2014
In September, innovators from around the country convened in Detroit to exchange their ideas for building better cities and stronger communities. For three days, Detroit was transformed into a marketplace for ideas for cities.
Etsy Craft Entrepreneuship Workshop student Shannon VanAlsbury shares the contemporary style quilt she created.

Made in St. Pete: Etsy helps local crafters learn entrepreneurial skills

Janan Talafer Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Tampa Bay area artisans learn what it takes to turn a hobby into a successful online business thanks to an innovative partnership between St. Petersburg and the popular online marketplace Etsy.
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13 ideas for your city from the first-ever Urban Innovation Exchange

Walter Wasacz Tuesday, October 07, 2014
In late September, a group of innovators behind small scale, place-based projects around the country convened in Detroit and talked about what works in their cities, sharing stories of success, failure, hard work and creativity.
Air Potato Beetle feeds on the air potato in Clearwater. - Julie Branaman

Air Potato Beetles dine on invasive plants in Pinellas, Hillsborough

Jared Leone Tuesday, September 30, 2014
The air potato leaf beetle could soon be available to homeowners following months of successful use by local cities fed up with damage caused by the Air Potato, an exotic invasive plant that crowds out other vegetation.
George Medeiros and Scott Durfee are the creatives behind Spathose.

Local artists vie for top prize in Martha Stewart competition

Janan Talafer Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Scott Durfee and George Medeiros, two talented St. Petersburg artists, are finalists in the Martha Stewart American Made competition, which highlights the creativity and craftsmanship of artisan entrepreneurs from around the country.
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