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For Good: Syrian refugees slowly find new homes in Tampa Bay area

Michelle Bearden Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Collaborative efforts are underway to help with an influx of Muslim and Arabic-speaking refugees, including Syrians, resettling in the Tampa Bay area.

Diversity, For Good, Talent, Workforce Transition

Largo, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Wesley Chapel

Ginger beer taps into growing demand for non-alcoholic brew

Elizabeth Taylor Tuesday, September 13, 2016

While in the hunt for a tasty non-alcoholic ginger beer, Lyuba and Richard Malone find the secret to success in creating their own brew. Their story is part of 83 Degrees Media’s ongoing series on Tampa Bay Area food entrepreneurs.

Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Retail, Talent

Tampa, St. Petersburg

What will the new St. Pete Pier look like?

Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Designers, architects and St. Petersburg officials are engaging locals and tourists in a new pier design intended to proudly represent the city and enhance the popular Bayfront area for decades to come.

Architecture, Construction, Government, Reuse/Rebuild, Tourism

St. Petersburg

YouthBuild is all about character, hard work and achieving success

Kendra Langlie Tuesday, August 30, 2016

YouthBuild, a solutions-oriented government program designed to give struggling teens and 20-somethings extra chances to succeed, engages education, skills and a team of patient professionals who insist on long-term caring relationships with the students.

Construction, Diversity, Government, Higher Education, Housing, Innovation, Neighborhoods, Talent

Tampa

Take a peek behind the scenes with SPF16 artists

Janan Talafer Tuesday, August 30, 2016

What better way to highlight St. Petersburg as a city of the arts than with a month-long festival showcasing local arts? The second annual St. Petersburg Festival kicks off in September with an impressive line-up of artistic talent.

Arts, Connections, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Retail, Tourism

St. Petersburg

Book excerpt: Make Tampa ___ by Tony DeSisto

Tony DeSisto Tuesday, August 30, 2016

What better way to find solutions to urban problems than to actively engage citizens as thought leaders and innovators? Tony DeSisto of Tampa suggests a path to success in his book, "Make Tampa ___''.

Government, Innovation, Talent, Technology

Tampa

What is a wellness district? Vinik-Cascade project in downtown Tampa promotes healthy lifestyle

William March Tuesday, August 23, 2016

Designers of downtown Tampa's Wellness District are looking to create innovative spaces and places that promote a healthy lifestyle. Think air, water, nourishment, light, fitness, comfort and mind.

Architecture, Construction, Downtown Tampa, Environment, Health, Housing, Innovation, Neighborhoods, Retail, Sustainability

Tampa

(L-R) David Doble, Vicki Doble and John Doble.

SBA loan success: Tampa Bay Brewing Company grows with help from small business loan

Laura Fontanills Tuesday, August 23, 2016

After 20 years of producing award-winning beer and operating a brewpub in Ybor City, the owners of Tampa Bay Brewing Company, one of the area’s first craft breweries, decided it was time to expand their operation and open a second location. Learn how they did it.

Entrepreneurship, Financial Services, Retail, Talent, Workforce Transition

Tampa

What's on your bucket list? Post it on Before I Die Wall coming to Tampa, St. Pete

Mike Salinero Monday, August 22, 2016

Leadership Tampa Bay class brings "Before I die I want to ____'' global art project to Tampa Riverwalk. You're invited to fill in the blank.

Architecture, Arts, Downtown Tampa, Environment, Government

Tampa

Local craft beer industry, scientific passion fuel growth of Florida hops

Jan Hollingsworth Tuesday, August 16, 2016

As experiments to grow hops in Florida find success, demand created by the growing local brew scene may prove to be a boon to the state’s struggling citrus growers.

Agriculture, Entrepreneurship, Environment, Government, Higher Education, Innovation, Sustainability

Plant City, Tampa, Sarasota, Bradenton, St. Petersburg

Adults Brian A. Butler and Woodland Johnson work with students.

How to help kids learn? Community engagement brings success to local K-12 education

Gene Marshall Tuesday, August 16, 2016

What is the solution for helping Florida's schools better educate children? The Council for Education Change encourages collaborative efforts that engage schools, corporate and business leaders, volunteer and parental support though collaborations designed to nurture transformational change.

Connections, Diversity, For Good, Higher Education, KidsBay, Speakers, Talent

Tampa, St. Petersburg

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.

Arts, Diversity, Environment, Housing, Innovation, Neighborhoods, Reuse/Rebuild

Tampa, St. Petersburg

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.

Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Higher Education, Innovation, Talent, Workforce Transition

Tampa

Coalition provides help, homes for local vets living on streets

Kendra Langlie Tuesday, August 09, 2016

Because Florida has one of the highest populations of homeless veterans in the country, the Tampa Housing Authority, the VA and the local Homeless Initiative are collaborating to find permanent solutions toward ending veteran homelessness in our community.

Architecture, Construction, Diversity, Government, Housing

Plant City, Tampa, Temple Terrace

North Shore Aquatic Complex in St. Pete hosts a variety of swim meets.

Splash on! Local swim scene extends beyond Tampa Bay

Amy Hammond Tuesday, August 09, 2016

The diversity of water fun and fitness opportunities in the Tampa Bay region are as vast as the water it surrounds. From beginners to fitness lovers to up-and-coming Olympians, all find a place. No matter your level of swim prowess, there’s a pool, a program and a body of water beckoning. Let’s dive in.

Diversity, Environment, Health, KidsBay, Tourism

Tampa, St. Petersburg

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