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What More Do You Want? Tampa Bay's Curious Quest To Be Cool

By Diane Egner Tuesday, March 05, 2013
What's next for Tampa Bay? You can help shape the narrative by getting engaged with 83 Degrees Media's "Not Your Average Speakers'' in a conversation designed to advance the community dialogue about what makes cities cool. Join us March 27 at The Vault in downtown Tampa.

Graduate Tampa Bay: Older Learner Says 'Don't Be Afraid Of Failure'

By Megan Hendricks Tuesday, February 26, 2013
New College student Jodi Johnson overcame a lot of self doubts (I'm too old, I can't do math, I can't afford tuition, etc.) to return to college as an experienced learner. She's now thriving in Sarasota and sharing Tampa Bay's cultural assets in the process.

Tampa Bay Begins To Focus On Nurturing Startups

By Mark Sharpe Tuesday, February 26, 2013
The Economic Development Innovation Initiative is designed to help drive the growth of technology and innovative startups, and scale worthy small businesses in Tampa and Hillsborough County.

Tampa's Franklin Exchange Morphs Into Cool Meeting Spaces

By Alexis Chamberlain Tuesday, February 26, 2013
The Wilson Company's ongoing renovation of the Franklin Exchange in downtown Tampa highlights how designers and developers are teaming up to find creative ways to transform underused, dilapidated urban places into hip, vibrant spaces that attract additional investments.

Moving To Downtown Tampa: The Dog Scene

By Juliette Cassistre Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Other than walk your pooch around the block in downtown Tampa, what's a dog lover to do to keep a four-legged friend happy and healthy while enjoying each other's company? Lots! We've compiled a list to get you started.

Ringling College Animation Grads Walk The Red Carpet

By Jessi Smith Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Nearly every film nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature -- including "Brave,'' "Frankenweenie,'' "Paranorman'' and "Wreck-It Ralph'' -- features the work of Ringling College graduates. Special effects-packed nominees like "Marvel's: The Avengers,'' "Prometheus,'' "Skyfall'' and "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey'' also credit the work of Ringling alumni.

Will Le Meridien Hotel Jumpstart Investments In Downtown Tampa?

By Diane Egner Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Vacant buildings and underused spaces in the blocks surrounding the Classic Federal Courthouse are likely to attract renewed interest in downtown Tampa as investors see the potential for opportunities to develop an urban scene that can compete for talent in the global marketplace.

Tailored Pet Sitting: A Tampa Dog's Best Friend

By Juliette Cassistre Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Urban pioneer Veronica Simonetto, a native of Venezeula who lived in Miami before moving to Tampa, opened Tailored Pet Sitting in downtown Tampa in 2007 after recognizing that demand for such services far outstripped supply. Today the business is thriving even as competition heats up.

Moving To Downtown Tampa: The Bakery Scene

By Matt Spencer Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Looking for something sweet to accompany your daily cup of freshly brewed coffee or tea? Tampa bakeries got you covered. Get a whiff of these decadent pastries, cupcakes, cookies and artisan breads. Go ahead, Tampa Bay. Indulge a little.

Mom Bloggers In Tampa Bay: Keeping It Real

By Megan Hendricks Tuesday, February 12, 2013
For most moms, life with children provides new opportunities and challenges on a daily basis. For a few, writing about it adds to the experience. Meet five mom bloggers in the Tampa Bay region who talk about why they do what they do -- provide advice, share experiences and help define motherhood.

USF Disease Warriors Explore New Use For Research

By Nathan Schwagler Tuesday, February 05, 2013
Drs. Csilla Ari and Dominic D'Agostino, USF researchers studying ketones as weapons against diseases like ALS, cancer and Alzheimer's, find a mutual interest in diving leads to discoveries about oxygen deprivation that may help the U.S. Department of Defense battle other kinds of enemies.

The Urban Conga: Reshaping Normal In Downtown Tampa

By Megan Hendricks Tuesday, February 05, 2013
Want to redefine "normal'' in downtown Tampa? Get in line! Follow the founders of The Urban Conga as they create interactive installations that help people see, appreciate and make use of ordinary spaces and places like never before.

Changing The Narrative: St. Petersburg Engages Creative Cities' Adviser

By Janan Talafer Tuesday, February 05, 2013
St. Petersburg -- the No. 1 arts destination for mid-size U.S. cities three years in a row -- now has a "Creative Cities Adviser.'' In his new volunteer role, author Peter Kageyama, a former president of Creative Tampa Bay, hopes to encourage and promulgate the city's creative flair.

Encore Tampa: Green Initiatives Shape Urban Design

By Alexis Quinn Chamberlain Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Encore Tampa is designed as a sustainable community, with green initiatives built into everything from the provision of water and sewer to energy efficient construction to easy access to retail and recreation.

Photo Slideshow: Outstanding In The Field, Florida

By Julie Busch Branaman Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Please pass the beer-poached Florida shrimp! Then let's try some Jamaican jerk alligator ribs. Yum! Outstanding in the Field, a farm-to-table dinner company, visited Florida in January to serve up such local culinary treats.
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