The Mainframe is an initiative aimed at creating opportunities for black entrepreneurs in the tech industry.
The Mainframe is an initiative aimed at creating opportunities for black entrepreneurs in the tech industry. Courtesy of James Faison

Entrepreneurship

Innovation News Business owner and hairdresser Carmen Conrad, seen here with longtime customer Marilyn Shaw, has become a fixture in Land O’ Lakes.

Longtime Land O’ Lakes hairdresser, business owner reflects on five decades of determination

Kiran Malik-KhanWednesday, June 4, 2025
Innovation News The Lucid Vending machine at BarrieHaus Beer Co. In Ybor City

Lucid Vending dispenses art, nostalgia, and creativity around Tampa Bay

Christopher CurryWednesday, May 14, 2025
Feature Story Husband and wife business partners David Bailey and Stephanie Harrison-Bailey's latest venture is Hive, a new coworking space in Ybor City

Ybor's new coworking space Hive creates a buzz

Kiran Malik-KhanWednesday, April 30, 2025
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Masthead gallery: Tour of the Arts in St. Pete's Historic Kenwood neighborhood

Carole DevillersWednesday, March 26, 2025
Development News Entrepreneur Chris Cunningham was looking for property in North Tampa for his water restoration business. He ended up buying a city block on Nebraska Avenue, opening a hardware store, and planning more ways to revitalize the neighborhood.

Chris Cunningham: A born entrepreneur

Pamela VarkonyWednesday, March 12, 2025
Innovation News Entrepreneur and fashion designer Saher Jawad's Lutz-based Pakistani clothing boutique Eastern Clozet has built a large and loyal customer base while celebrating Pakistan's fashion and culture.

Pakistani boutique making waves in Tampa Bay

Kiran Malik-KhanWednesday, February 19, 2025
Development News The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) adds the Clearwater Ferry to the county's public transportation network through a partnership five years in the making. 

PSTA adds Clearwater Ferry to Pinellas' public transportation mix

Christopher CurryWednesday, February 5, 2025
Partner Content Artist Anthony Freese's mural at Roland Park K-8 is part of a community-focused public art initiative in Tampa's Westshore District.

Westshore District cultivates community, creativity with public art

Christopher CurryWednesday, January 29, 2025
Feature Story The swimming pool and tiki bar at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Clearwater Beach are open as the hotel finishes its final hurricane renovations and repairs and looks ahead to the spring tourism season

Clearwater Beach businesses put storms in past, focus on future

Christopher CurryWednesday, January 22, 2025
Development News SunRunner's new First Street North station brings riders closer to the downtown waterfront and St. Pete Pier.

PSTA's SunRunner adds station, hits 2 million riders

Christopher CurryWednesday, January 15, 2025
Feature Story Alex Utz, Robert Ebeid, and Safa Farban perform in “The French Connection (not the film, the experience)" at The Commodore in Ybor City.

The Commodore: Ybor's risk-taking, scene-making improv venue

Allison KoehlerWednesday, January 15, 2025
Feature Story Tampa City Councilwoman Gwendolyn Henderson opened Black English Bookstore in Tampa Heights in late 2023

Black English Bookstore celebrates first anniversary, looks ahead

Kiran Malik-KhanTuesday, December 31, 2024
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