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Feature Story Christopher Gergen

How a merger between Forward Cities and CEOs for Cities will aim to drive inclusive economic growth

Wealth inequality in America across racial lines is growing, particularly in cities. Here's how one organization proposes to tackle it.

Development News Dining room area rendering

A class act: new St. Pete Pier expected to be drawing card

The new $76 million St. Pete Pier, slated to go vertical in late spring or early summer, is expected to transform the city’s downtown.


Development News Blind Tiger Mural at their new location in South Tampa.

SOHO Blind Tiger settles into walkable community

The Blind Tiger Cafe is expanding, and has settled into the Hyde Park neighborhood at South Howard and West Morrison avenues.


Feature Story Carolyn Wilson or CW, owner and designer at CW's Gin Joint in downtown Tampa, wins the 2018 Private Sector Award.

Urban Stimuli: Meet CW a.k.a. Carolyn Wilson

Beyond her eponymous Gin Joint in downtown Tampa, Developer Carolyn Wilson is doing (and will continue to do) what she does best: Flex eternal good taste.

Partner Content Tampa bicycle commuters Karen Kress, Alana Brasier, and Justin Willits.

Commuter Challenge: Going carless in Tampa

Getting to work isn't easy for most of us using Tampa streets and Hillsborough County roads. So spend a week using alternative transportation and see what happens.

Feature Story Petit Piquant, a French patisserie in West Tampa that uses farm fresh ingredients.

What's for dinner? Exploring West Tampa dining options

As West Tampa grows and evolves, local dining options are no longer limited to traditional Cuban or Spanish. See what's cooking beyond Boliche Boulevard. 

Feature Story Jonathan Truong, co-founder of Verapy, a start-up at Tampa Bay Wave's Accelerator Build program.

Tampa Bay WaVE: Diversity highlights latest tech cohort

A diverse group of entrepreneurs completes its formal program with Demo Day at Tampa Bay WaVE, a nonprofit tech accelerator in downtown Tampa.

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Tech Bytes: TiE looking for novel tech startups for pitch opportunity

Startups need to apply soon if they want to pitch for funds at TiECON Florida 2018, an annual conference by the nonprofit TiE Tampa Bay. Plus more happenings in the Tampa Bay tech scene.


Innovation News A USF Libraries workshop helps prepare students for jobs.

Career Readiness: USF pilots program to digitally demonstrate skills

Job hunting is becoming more automated -- and the University of South Florida is helping students compete with a pilot program to help them develop and digitally demonstrate their skills.


Development News Aerial views of the Channel Club.

Channel Club, new grocery opening soon in downtown Tampa

Change is coming to the Channel District as the developer of the 23-story Channel Club works to complete the mixed-use community by late September.


Development News Clearwater Mayor George Cretekos and PSTA CEO Brad Miller

Headed to Clearwater Beach for spring break? Check out free bus rides

Fretting about traffic congestion and parking at Clearwater Beach during spring break? Pinellas County partners with City of Clearwater to find a solution.

Feature Story Co-lead organizer Gracie Stemmer kicks off TBSW18.

Tampa Bay Startup Week top takeaway: We are ready

Tampa Bay Startup Week proves Tampa’s entrepreneurial community is well on its way -- with plenty of room to grow, and the resources to make it happen.

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Once abandoned airport area logistic space gets major upgrade

With help from a Hillsborough County grant, a Naples company has revamped a 45-year-old logistics space near the expanding Tampa International Airport.

 

 


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For Good: Clearwater-based social enterprise helps immigrants gain financial literacy

Tampa Bay is one of the top 25 destinations in the U.S. for new immigrants from around the world. Project Prosper teaches them how navigate the often-complicated world of finance, banking and credit.

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Tech Bytes: A modern business matchmaking service prepares to go live

Connecting to other players in the Tampa Bay economic ecosystem is about to get a whole lot easier, thanks to the nonprofit Synapse. Plus more tech news.


Feature Story Treasure Seekers: Conquistadors, Pirates & Shipwrecks exhibit

Pirates, shipwrecks and maps await visitors to expanded Tampa Bay History Center

Tampa prepares to set sail on a journey with pirates through shipwrecks and an extensive Florida map collection as the Tampa Bay History Center opens a brand new permanent exhibit.

Feature Story Kelly Farrell looks over water line plans for a major expansion at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park.

Park redo creates key community gathering space for West Tampa

The newly renovated Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park in West Tampa will offer an abundance of outdoor activities and event space, similar to Curtis Hixon Park across the Hillsborough River in downtown Tampa.

Innovation News Regions-sponsored ICCC event in Memphis.

Top educators to provide free training to inner city businesses

The deadline is approaching for a free Inner City Capital Connections program aimed at helping businesses in low-income, emerging neighborhoods succeed.