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Aerial Dragons Defy Gravity in Tampa

By Kendra Langlie Tuesday, July 22, 2014
Motivation, strength and flexibility are keys to success for any start-up company. Through Aerial Dragons, her newly launched aerial arts school, Circus Performer Jessica Watson demands these characteristics of her individual students, too.

Boom! Downtown St. Petersburg Awash In New Apartments

By Kathy Steele Tuesday, July 22, 2014
Downtown St. Petersburg's housing market is experiencing an unprecedented growth spurt to meet pent-up demand for cool urban places to live. Detours around temporarily blocked streets and the sounds of construction mark the city's rebirth as developers build more than 1,200 new apartments and condos.

Newcomer's Guide To Voting In Florida's 2014 Elections

By Marianne Hayes Tuesday, July 22, 2014
So you want to vote in Florida's 2014 elections? No reason for stress, but you do need to make sure you are registered first. 83 Degrees helps you navigate the process. Find out how and when to register, and how to educate yourself about the candidates and where to vote.  

Venture House Vision: Rehab Vacant Homes For Entrepreneurs, Artists

By Janan Talafer Tuesday, July 15, 2014
If entrepreneurs and artists can't find affordable housing in a city with vacant homes in need of rehab, what can be done to solve both problems and benefit taxpayers too? Venture House, a startup in St. Petersburg, is designing creative partnerships to provide solutions.

Ruskin Firehouse Cultural Center Evolves With South Hillsborough County

By Jessi Smith Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Culture and the arts converge at the newly renovated Ruskin Firehouse Cultural Center to provide entertainment, education and a safe environment for families and children in rapidly growing South Hillsborough County.

Influx Of Urban Residents Prompts Growth Of Amenities In Cities

By Camille LeFevre Tuesday, July 08, 2014
After decades of population loss, many cities are now growing faster than the rest of their metro areas. Urban developers are trying to attract the right amenities to support the new wave of urbanites. So what’s needed to sustain a dense and vibrant city? The answers might surprise you.

Picking Your Favorite 83 Degrees Stories In 2014

By Diane Egner Tuesday, July 08, 2014
What were the Top 10 Feature Stories published in 83 Degrees Media in the first half of the year? Take a look at the list and let us know what you think.

Video: Tampa As A 'Community Of Flat Faces'

By Frank Rodriguez Tuesday, July 08, 2014
Tampa Artist Edgar Sanchez Cumbas depicts perceptions of race and skin color in his most recent exhibition, "Community of Flat Faces.'' Listen and watch as he discusses what went into the creative process and how he finds inspiration in his West Tampa neighborhood.

Operation Bon Appetit: Changing Communities Through Conversation

By Janan Talafer Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Tampa resident Jan Roberts spent the last two months on a cross-country road trip interviewing people doing transformational work in their communities. Now home, she plans to turn the videos she took along the way into an online story project designed to prompt others to step up and make a difference.

Ulele Restaurant Steps Into Tampa's Culinary Spotlight

By Kathy Steele Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Ulele Restaurant, Tampa's newest dining destination, features a waterfront setting on the Hillsborough River. It represents a rebirth for Ulele Spring, promise of a brighter future for the re-emerging Tampa Heights neighborhood and a piece of the city's vision for redefining its urban core.

Putting Art At The Heart Of Neighborhood Redevelopment

By Lee Chilcote and Nicole Rupersburg Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Artists are often the first to move into urban neighborhoods, and also the first to move when rents escalate. Yet in the post-recession landscape, many communities are working together with artists to transform blight, engage residents and reimagine neighborhoods.

5th Graders Magnify History Of Tampa Heights

By Kathy Steele Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Tampa Heights is the city's oldest suburb, settled by some of Tampa's founding families. Today it is home to new residents who are renovating historic bungalows and re-invigorating one of the city's most racially and ethnically diverse neighborhoods. Its early history is brought to life in partnership with the Tampa Bay History Center and B.C. Graham Elementary School.

Move Over L.A. And NYC! Tampa's Spectrum Productions Vies For Another Emmy

By Kendra Langlie Thursday, June 12, 2014
Wow! Who knew? A Tampa company has been nominated 17 times -- including this year -- for Daytime Emmy Awards given by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Spectrum Productions/Mindclay regularly competes with Los Angeles and New York for its cutting edge business.

National Roundup: Detroit's Wind Economy, Memphis' Startup Symphony, Toronto's Silicon Valley

By Lee Chilcote Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Issue Media Group publications such as 83 Degrees in Tampa, Confluence in Denver and Model D in Detroit cover "what's next" for urban centers. In this recurring feature, we highlight the top stories in urban innovation from all across our national network.

Why Make Your Business More Sustainable? Save The Earth And Money

By Alex Tiegen Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Vertical gardens. Recycled paper products. Shades on windows. LED lighting. Downtown Tampa businesses get rewarded for finding solutions that work for them to become more sustainable.
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