The Tampa Bay region's love affair with the automobile may change in coming years as community leaders apply for federal stimulus money to build high-speed rail to Orlando and ask voters to consider paying extra sales taxes to support light rail. Both ideas are gaining traction among certain sectors and are likely to be fueled farther by the growing number of people demanding greater transportation options such as pedestrian friendly streets, water taxis and bicycle paths.
By Diane Egner
Thursday, October 06, 2011
83 Degrees Media kicks off the "Not Your Average Speakers'' series Oct. 20 with a panel discussion at the Jaeb Theater in downtown Tampa that will focus on "what's working in cities,'' a continuation of an ongoing story theme as we help tell the Tampa Bay region's economic success stories featuring talent, innovation, diversity and environment or sense of place. The event is free and open to the public. To RSVP,
follow this link.
By Theresa Woods
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Strong College Students CEO Shaun C. Robinson credits a solid work ethic, a determination to see college students graduate and a dedication to giving back to the community for the success of his Tampa moving company.
By Matthew Wiley
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Expansion at the Port of Tampa is underway in anticipation of the ongoing widening of the Panama Canal. With the expansion will come new trade routes and more efficient services that will benefit the Tampa Bay region by making it easier to import needed products and export raw materials and goods manufactured here.
By Matthew Wiley
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Global diversity represented by immigrants from Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa and the rest of the world is key to expanding international trade by American companies in order to bolster the Tampa Bay region's as well as the world's economy.
By Janan Talafer
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
"No one wants to turn Tampa into New York City or Boston," says Brian Seel of TRANSITion Tampa Bay, a group of young professionals calling for improved transportation. "The transit plan is ... simply a way to help us grow in a better pattern suited to the future of our region – a great tool to change the way we build new communities."
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