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Partner Content Bolt of Southeastern Guide Dogs

For Good: Tampa community raises funds for Southeastern Guide Dogs

A popular annual fundraiser at the JC Newman Cigar Company in Ybor City raises awareness and funding for the Southeastern Guide Dogs based in Palmetto.

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Art Snax: The Black Friday Alternative, and other art events on local menu

Looking for fun in the ramp up to our local holiday season? Check out Art Snax, a compendium of arts-related exhibits, performances and other arts-related things to do in Tampa and Hillsborough County.

Feature Story  Joe Robinson discusses key areas in West Tampa to showcase for redevelopment.

West Tampa residents key to shaping future of neighborhood

City of Tampa officials, consultants and local residents work together to shape the future of West Tampa by sharing strategic ideas on community redevelopment. Learn more.

Feature Story (L-R) Maria Gibbs, Scott Hutterman, Dr., Loren Murfield, and Jared Kohn at 1 Million Cups in Tampa.

1 Million Cups: Meet local doers tackling opportunities in the global marketplace

Pitch your business concept and get constructive criticism among friends and neighbors at 1 Million Cups Tampa.

Innovation News Ray Carr is Technology Executive of the Year.

Tech Bytes: Tech awards, new funding for tech programs highlight tech scene

The Tampa Bay tech community gathers for a high-energy award show where Ray Carr, chief technology officer of Tampa’s Occam Technology Group, was named Technology Executive of the Year. Plus other highlights in the Tampa Bay tech scene.

 


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U.S. 301 widening project begins; FDOT holds open house

Construction crews have begun a $49 million widening project along U.S. Highway 301 in Hillsborough County’s South Shore – and more information is available at an Open House Tuesday, Nov. 14, in Ruskin.

 


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WURK: Community radio for East and West Tampa

A community radio station serving the East and West Tampa neighborhoods is working to unite residents, boost literacy, and train young people for jobs.

 


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Artist-made skateboard proceeds go to nonprofit Boards for Bros.

To kick off the annual Tampa Amateur Skateboarding Finals while celebrating the Skatepark of Tampa’s 25th Anniversary, Andrew Schoultz will be exhibiting 15 hand-painted skate decks alongside 10 other artist’s boards at The Bricks in Ybor.

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Bookstore trend: 321 Books opens brick-and-mortar store to take on Amazon

The independent book company’s unique business model finds success at Tyrone Square Mall in St. Petersburg.

Feature Story A historic home at Lang's Bungalow Court in St. Pete.

Reuse, rebuild, repurpose: St. Pete historic buildings get new leases on life

1920-era buildings in St. Pete like the Euclid School and Uptown Historic Flats have been transformed into cool apartment buildings. Quirky pockets of the city like Al Lang Court are getting historic designation.

Feature Story Tommy Richardson, SVP and Chief Technology Officer of Nextech

Learn the secret sauce for Tampa Bay Area tech leader

As the Tampa Bay Area tech community prepares to gather for the annual Tampa Bay Tech Awards, Nextech's SVP and CTO Tommy Richardson shares insights into what makes his company successful.

Innovation News Howard McLeod is President and Chief Scientific Officer of Interpares Biomedicine.

North Tampa company wins BioPitch competition

This year’s BioPitch Competition winner, Interpares Biomedicine, has created a suite of tools to help doctors and patients choose the most effective cancer treatment.

 


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A new facelift for historic Downtown Tampa landmark

Tampa Theatre gets new seats, lobby improvements and structural upgrades.

Tampa Bay job fairs match people with jobs; one caters to veterans

Mark your calendars for November’s job fairs and tap into opportunities in a wide variety of career sectors. CareerSource caters to veterans with its annual Paychecks for Patriots Career Fair at St. Petersburg College.

For Good Monica Stynchula is Program Director of St. Petersburg’s Caregiver Accelerator.

Caregiver-related businesses make pitch for help

Six caregiver-related businesses, including one to help families of special needs adults, make their pitch for support at Bryan Glazer Family JCC.

 


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WEDU adds 2 new channels, all-day PBS KIDS

With the addition of two new channels and popular programs like "Doc Martin'' and "Father Brown,'' WEDU becomes one of the first stations in the country offering six channels.

Feature Story Esterio Segura's artwork entitled 'Good Bye My Love Tampa, Seven Days a Week' at Tampa International Airport.

New public art arrives at Tampa International Airport as part of major expansion

Nine new artworks by big-name artists are being installed @FlyTPA to greet travelers.

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Natural skin care company grows with help from black business development initiatives

Natural skin care company Skin Kandii becomes the first African American-manufactured product line in the St. Pete Store.


Innovation News Josh Christensen is VP for the Suffolk’s West Coast Operations in Florida.

Innovative Smart Lab to open in Tampa in 2018

A national building contractor is building a Smart Lab in Tampa that will utilize virtual reality in construction planning.