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Environment Features

Heavy rains flood Tampa Bay Area streets.

Florida communities prepare for sea level rise, potential costs to local economy

Zac Taylor Tuesday, July 25, 2017

Planner Brady Smith cites the City of Tampa vulnerability analysis as an “example of regional leadership” that other communities may want to follow going forward. The Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council also held a series of “Peril of Flood” workshops over the last year, as another.

Where to stay in Clearwater? Check out new beach hotels

Tiffany Razzano Sunday, July 09, 2017

New hotels along Clearwater Beach -- from super luxury to family-oriented chains and motels to Airbnb homes -- are creating jobs and lifting the local economy. Nearby shops and restaurants are also doing well.

Castille Landon and miniature horse Apple on the red carpet at the Sunscreen Film Fest in St. Pete.

Movies, stars bring glitz to Tampa Bay Area film festivals

Janan Talafer Tuesday, June 13, 2017

The Tampa Bay Area’s growing arts and culture scene boasts film festivals that attract international celebrities and partygoers while promoting local talent and locations.

Brick Street Farms is located in the Warehouse Arts District of St. Pete.

First urban hydroponic container farm opens in St. Pete

Janan Talafer Tuesday, April 11, 2017

St. Petersburg entrepreneurs Shannon O’Malley and Brad Doyle launch a green, high-tech venture -- a boutique hydroponic farm where they grow artisan greens inside refurbished shipping containers.

For Good: Scallops, clams return to Sarasota Bay thanks to serious cultivation, cleanup

Amy Beeman Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Next time you order local seafood, scallops or clams, consider what it takes to keep them healthy and sustainable in Florida bay waters. And what you can do to help.

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