Second Screen pops up to show provocative movies in Tampa Bay Area
Second Screen Cult Cinema is back to creating unique experiences in the Tampa Bay Area with pop-up movies featuring provocative content and boundary-pushing cinematography.
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Meet a few of the creatives behind 83 Degrees Media
The team at 83 Degrees Media has been telling the stories of the Tampa Bay Area's creatives, artists, authors, entrepreneurs, techies, musicians, and so many others since 2009. Learn a bit more about the writers and photographers who bring you those stories and what else they do.
Environmental nonprofit sees Clearwater as beacon of hope
Blue-Green Connections continues to educate and motivate citizens, businesses, and organizations to protect land and waters. Its recognition of Clearwater as a Beacon City is the result of the city’s sustainability and resiliency programming.
A feast for your eyes: Local fashion designers, models go virtual
Thanks to COVID-19’s relentless rain on almost everyone's parade, fashion week events around the world are going virtual in 2020 with creative new ways to express innovations in design and engage new audiences. The same is true in the Tampa Bay region.
City of Clearwater prioritizes job creation along U.S. 19
The City of Clearwater continues to reach beyond its tourism-supported comfort zone. The city’s most traveled artery, U.S. 19. remains one of its biggest makeover projects, now with a renewed focus on job creation.
Second Screen Cult Cinema launches new podcast
COVID-19 put a damper on Second Screen Cult Cinema events in Tampa, so the founders -- professionals by paycheck, creatives for fun -- are creating a new podcast designed to create an even bigger audience.
Clearwater coalition emerges as key voice for challenged neighborhoods
The Clearwater Urban Leadership Coalition unites nonprofit, business, and community leaders to create economic opportunities and promote education even in the face of the pandemic.
Clearwater art exploration becomes a virtual pleasure
Users of the interactive map will discover how artworks tell stories about Clearwater's history, nature, and empowerment, among other inspirational topics.
St. Pete Police explore alternatives to dispatching officers
St. Petersburg’s Community Assistance Liaison (CAL) program launches on Oct. 1. 83 Degrees Media shares more about how they plan to recruit non-police professionals to assist with non-violent calls for help.
Clearwater CRA serves up an enticing new voucher program for diners
The CRA developed the pilot program to help jump-start downtown restaurants’ recovery in the wake of COVID-19 and also to encourage the local residents to explore downtown’s unique assets.
