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USF Attracts Nurses To New Degree Program, Tampa

By Megan Hendricks Tuesday, July 17, 2012
USF redesigns degree program for nurses to meet needs cited by community members as well as healthcare professionals.

Florida Summer Camps Innovate To Meet Urgent STEM Needs

By Chris Kuhn Tuesday, July 17, 2012
A unique mix of STEM summer camps in Tampa Bay sets out to connect students with greater knowledge and confidence while preparing them to join the workforce with the abilities necessary to land in real jobs.

SWOT Analysis By USFSP Student Helps Haiti Clinic

By Janan Talafer Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Marketing studies in Third World nations examine strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats much like they do in the U.S., but the data collected, the solutions proposed and the outcomes projected look vastly different.

Pearl In The Grove: Farm Fresh Southern Cooking In Dade City

By Matt Spencer Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Rebecca and Curtis Beebe want to do more than make you feel at home when you eat at Pearl in the Grove -- they want you to think about how the food gets to your plate. Their nearly two-year-old restaurant draws patrons out of Tampa Bay communities and into the heart of Dade City's farms with its simple, but elegant approach to southern cooking.

Tampa Bay Shines, Front Row Tampa Bay

By Diane Egner Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Tampa Bay Shines and Front Row Tampa Bay aim to attract investors in the region by showcasing people, places and things that promote civic pride.

Tampa Hackathon: Citizen Solvers Code For A Cause

By Nathan Schwagler Friday, June 29, 2012
Wouldn't it be cool if .... ? The city of Tampa's first hack-a-thon attracted about 75 techies and geeks with new and creative ideas for apps to communicate information, solve perceived ineffciencies and provide new services to the public.

Kennedy Center's Any Given Child Initiative Comes To Sarasota

By Missy Kavanaugh Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Access to the arts is considered key to developing the creative thinking necessary to thrive in a new economy that values talent and innovation above all else. So how can schools and communities work better together to ensure every child gains exposure to the arts? Community, business, arts and education leaders in Sarasota are working with the Kennedy Center to develop solutions.

Grilling 101: 2 Tampa Bay Chefs Share 6 Tips For Summer

By Matt Spencer Tuesday, June 26, 2012
If it's edible and doesn't fall between the grates, we'll find a way to grill it -- meat, fish, fowl, veggies, fruits, tofu, even desserts. Two Tampa Bay chefs fire up six tips to raise your grilling skills and put together a crowd-pleasing meal that's charred from start to finish. Ready, set, grill!

Happy July 4th From 83 Degrees Media

By Diane Egner Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Florida's beaches and entertainment spots beckon as we celebrate our nation's roots and enjoy a mid-summer break with family and friends.

USF Diabetes Center Targets Type 1 In Families

By Janan Talafer Tuesday, June 19, 2012
The new Family Centered Diabetes Center at the University of South Florida ramps up the university's goal of being a major player in the cure for diabetes. It brings together cutting-edge research, clinical trials, medical treatment, education and counseling in one setting. Dr. Sureka Bollepali is among the physicians there who hopes to make a difference for Tampa Bay families.

Connections: Women Architects Build Community In Tampa Bay

By Chris Kuhn Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Members of Women in Architecture Tampa Bay find  personal connections that lead to professional success. Now, the group sets out to inspire and educate its industry's next generation.

Video: Florida Experience, St. Pete Beach

By Julie Busch Branaman Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Soaring ala James Bond in the movie "Thunderball'' is no longer just a fantasy if you visit the Tradewinds Island Resort in St. Pete Beach. There you can rent a JetLev pack and fly solo while tethered to a towboat providing the power.

St. Petersburg Satellite Reef: Florida Craftsmen Gallery

By Diane Egner Tuesday, June 19, 2012
More than 280 crochet artists contributed to the colorful indoor coral reef on display at the Florida Craftsmen Gallery on Central Avenue in downtown St. Petersburg.

USF Professor Eyes Global Weather To Predict Hurricanes

By Janan Talafer Tuesday, June 12, 2012
June 1st marked the official start of the six-months-long hurricane season, prompting some Floridians to start stocking up on supplies and tuning into weather reports. But for one USF Tampa scientist, hurricanes and tropical storms aren't a cause of anxiety; they're a source of endless fascination and a focus of her career.

Spring Hill Mother, Daughter Craft Custom Cookies

By Matt Spencer Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Spring Hill-based home bakery ButterWinks is gradually earning a following for its striking hand-crafted sugar cookies and unique designs. Mother-daughter duo Mallory Chiavacci and Shelley Brown credit Florida's Cottage Food Law, passed in 2011, for enabling budding entrepreneurs like themselves to turn their talents in the kitchen into a business.
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