Featured Stories

Giving Tree Music Helps Drummers Find Rhythm Within

By Mitchell Brown Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Drummer Steve Turner has just one rule when he works with Pinellas County's special needs children and non-musicians to form drum circles: If you don't drum, you gotta dance. The fun that ensues becomes infectious. Relationships blossom. And no one leaves without a smile.

Arts, Connections, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, KidsBay

Clearwater

STEM Or STEAM? "Not Your Average Speakers'' Weigh In At MOSI-Tampa

By Diane Egner Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Knowing that the hottest new jobs of the future may not even exist today, what are best practices/best solutions for study? Should the focus be on teaching science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)? Or should it be broader, including the arts (STEAM)? Join the conversation.

Arts, Connections, Engineering, Higher Education, KidsBay, Life Sciences, Marine Sciences, Talent, Technology, Workforce Transition

Tampa

Playing Unplugged: Kids, Parents Take A Break From Computers, TV

By Missy Kavanaugh Tuesday, April 23, 2013

See Sophia run. See Liam jump. See Emma race Aiden. Unplug children for a day from computers, TV, cell phones and electronic games and see how they play, exercise and learn in the park. "Playing Unplugged'' in Pinellas County is just one antidote to the nation's obesity crisis.

Environment, Health, Innovation, KidsBay, Neighborhoods

Clearwater, Largo, Dunedin, St. Petersburg

Tampa Mini Maker Faire: Nirvana 4 Geeks & Nerds

By Mitchell Brown Tuesday, April 09, 2013

Are we having fun yet? That's a question no one has to ask at the Tampa Mini Maker Faire as kids and bigger people work together to tear apart and rebuild complex things or make something out of nothing. This playground for innovators and creatives blends math and science, robotics and gear ratios, mechanics and engineering into fun, fun fun.

Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, KidsBay, Talent, Technology

Tampa, New Port Richey

Tampa Bay's Dad Bloggers Share Life's Experiences

By Megan Hendricks Tuesday, April 02, 2013

Being a dad -- just like being a mom -- in today's fast-paced world means a lot more than changing diapers and driving kids to soccer practice. Read along as three Tampa Bay area dads share parenting experiences in blogs designed to infuse awareness and provoke deeper thought.

Connections, Diversity, KidsBay

Clearwater, Tampa, St. Petersburg

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.

Connections, Diversity, KidsBay, Talent

Spring Hill, Tampa, Brooksville, Land O' Lakes

Streamsong Resort Opens For Golfers, Business In Florida

By Jeff Berlinicke Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Streamsong Resort in rural Polk County, a creation of phosphate giant Mosaic, is collecting accolades from golf's top magazine critics and players. The 2,300-acre golfing destination showcases Florida's natural environment in an outdoors sporting experience being compared favorably to St. Andrews in Scotland.

Architecture, Construction, Environment, Innovation, KidsBay, Reuse/Rebuild, Tourism

Bartow, Plant City, Lakeland

Photo Slideshow: eBoats Tampa, Florida

By Julie Busch Branaman Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Whether you're a romantic looking for a new way to please your lover or you're just wanting to relax with friends while enjoying Tampa Bay's famous sunsets, check out the newest mode of transportation in downtown Tampa -- as in electric boat rides along the Hillsborough River.

Entrepreneurship, Environment, Innovation, KidsBay, Sustainability, Tourism, Transportation

Tampa

Photo Slideshow: Buy Local Gifts, Tampa Bay

By Julie Busch Branaman Tuesday, December 04, 2012

Looking to do your part to help boost the local economy? Spend some money shopping this season in local shops that carry products designed, created, manufactured and/or sold by Tampa Bay residents.

Arts, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, KidsBay, Neighborhoods, Retail, Talent, Tourism

Clearwater, Tampa, Temple Terrace, Sarasota, Dunedin, Bradenton, New Port Richey, St. Petersburg

Palmetto Art Center Creates Sense Of Community, Manatee

By Sandra Caswell Hice Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Gretchen LeClezio's passion for art, education, family and community provide the inspiration necessary to run the Palmetto Art Center near Bradenton. Kids there call her "the clay lady'' in respect for the pottery classes offered.

Arts, Diversity, Government, KidsBay, Talent, Tourism

Bradenton

Pinellas Family Farm Renews Community Partnerships, Clearwater

By Megan Hendricks Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Gateway Organic Farm in Clearwater is recognized for innovation and leadership for partnerships that promote organic gardening and self-sufficiency.

Agriculture, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Environment, Health, KidsBay, Neighborhoods, Sustainability

Clearwater

North Tampa Neighborhoods Attack Poverty Through Partnerships

By Megan Hendricks Tuesday, September 25, 2012

A group of nonprofit organizations in North Tampa is transforming neighborhoods around I-275 and Fletcher Avenue into a vibrant, sustainable community where safety is paramount and the workforce nurtures its residents.

Diversity, Environment, Government, Innovation, KidsBay, Neighborhoods

Tampa

You Are The One: Victim Advocates Take Message To Masses

By Megan Hendricks Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Three Tampa Bay area women -- Kelly Addington, Becca Tieder and Barbara Rosenthal -- team up to empower students against sexual assault in a new documentary called "You Are The One.'' The film premiers Saturday (Sept. 22) at the Reeves Theater at the University of Tampa.

Arts, Health, Higher Education, KidsBay, Talent

Tampa

83 Degrees Reader Survey

By 83 Degrees Team Wednesday, September 05, 2012

Thanks for reading 83 Degrees and showing interest in the people and companies driving change in the Tampa Bay region. To help us better understand you and improve our coverage of the issues you care about, could you please take 60 seconds to answer a few questions? We greatly appreciate your interest and continued support.

Connections, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Environment, Innovation, KidsBay, Talent, Tourism

Bartow, Clearwater, Lakeland, Spring Hill, Largo, Tampa, Sarasota, Dunedin, Brooksville, Bradenton, New Port Richey, St. Petersburg

St. Pete Startup Seeks Local Support On Kickstarter For Mobile Game

By Meghan Hoodhood Tuesday, August 07, 2012

Solvent Studios, a St. Petersburg-based startup, is seeking $14,000 via Kickstarter for the launch of ''Amoeba: Big Adventures for Little Microbes,'' their first mobile video game.

Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, KidsBay, Talent, Technology

St. Petersburg

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