Workforce Transition

Today's economic changes combined with the aging of Boomers out of traditional industries means for a wealth of people looking to reinvent themselves to remain vibrant contributors to the region's workforce while sharing experiences earned over a lifetime.

Workforce Transition Features

Gulfport: A Quaint & Quirky Pinellas Beach Town

By Janan Talafer Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Gulfport residents take their unique lifestyle quite seriously. "Our quaintness is obvious and the people who come here and buy Gulfport properties are attracted by its quaintness. We want to keep the integrity of that," says Mike Yakes, who grew up in town and has been mayor since 1991. High-rise condos, chain restaurants, big hotels and brand-name stores are practically non-existent.read on…

Ella's Americana Folk Art Cafe = Good Eats, Funky Atmosphere In Seminole Heights, Tampa

By B.C. Manion Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Couple realizes dream in serving up favorite recipes surrounded by a multisensory feast of folk art and live music on North Nebraska Avenue. The result: a diverse group of diners often show up looking for visual and taste experiences they can't find elsewhere.read on…

GourmetTrek Serves Up A Taste Of Tampa Bay While Making New Friends

By Brittain McNeel Tuesday, August 03, 2010

Tag along as GourmetTrek introduces people to a taste of some of the Tampa Bay region's most interesting restaurants while teaching a bit about local cultures and neighborhood lore. The tours are designed to have a "positive economic impact by introducing people to restaurants, then they come back to them and bring others. It gives people more of a sense of community and ownership for the area where they live," says creator Anita Gary.read on…

Under The Lights: Cinco Soccer In Tampa Bay Scores!

By Karyn Amato Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Welcome to Cinco Soccer: Tampa's only outdoor five-a-side soccer complex. Here, the love of the game breaks down cultural and language barriers between a diverse group of sports fans and athletes. All are eager to see Tampa selected to host the World Cup games in 2018. read on…

Q&A: Susan Colaric, Saint Leo University

By Diane Egner Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Tiny Saint Leo University, situated about 35 minutes north of Tampa in idyllic central Pasco County, stays connected to faraway students in countries around the globe using the latest in online technology. read on…

Brent Britton: Tampa's Social Media Think Tank / Entrepreneurial Guru

By Heidi Kempf Tuesday, June 01, 2010

Lawyer, software engineer, and social media guru Brent Britton finds himself playing the role of mentor to burgeoning entrepreneurs in Tampa and the surrounding region. In fact, many believe he holds the secret to their success, and he just might.read on…

St. Petersburg: New Shops Revive Crislip Arcade

By Paul Wilborn Tuesday, May 25, 2010

The renovation of Crislip Arcade in St. Petersburg represents today's new economy in a burgeoning block of artists' studios and creative businesses blossoming in a "smaller is better" world.read on…

Fun, Fresh & Local: Farmers Markets Nurture Tampa Bay Entrepreneurs

By Janan Talafer Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Downtown markets in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Bradenton and throughout the Tampa Bay region increasingly blend talent and innovation with fresh produce, household collections, arts and crafts to spawn new businesses and complete personal reinventions. read on…

Fab Food, Fine Art Fuel This Couple�s American Dream In Lakeland

By Jan Hollingsworth Tuesday, April 06, 2010

She's a gifted cook with a masters in language and economics. He's a talented artist who mastered the art of showcasing his wife's skills at two defunct Plant City eateries. The third time may be the charm, though, for Berna and Erkan Nar, a couple of Turkish transplants whose recipe for success simmers in a busy little Mediterranean bistro near downtown Lakeland.read on…

Reviving Unity In Tampa�s Black-Owned Businesses

By Keisha Pickett Tuesday, March 16, 2010

The entrepreneurial spirit of Tampa's once vibrant Central Avenue business district lives on today in the multitude of black-owned businesses that share their successes and raise the bar for achievement for the next generation.read on…

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