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Feature Story Florida Fishing Legends

Book excerpt: Florida's Fishing Legends and Pioneers by Doug Kelly

Tuesday, October 10, 2017
83 Degrees periodically publishes excerpts from books by local Tampa Bay Area authors. Read an excerpt from "Florida's Fishing Legends and Pioneers'' by Journalist Doug Kelly of Clearwater.
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Tech meets hospitality at Tampa Bay Hackathon

Zebrina Edgerton-MaloyTuesday, October 10, 2017
From multibillion dollar investments by Jeff Vinik, Strategic Property Partners and Cascade Investment LCC to the growing number of tech startups, the local entrepreneurial ecosystem is rapidly unlocking its potential.
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Why should Amazon pick the Tampa Bay Area for its new HQ?

Diane EgnerTuesday, October 10, 2017
As Amazon looks to the future and where to strategically position itself for growth, Tampa Bay Area community leaders suggest why it makes sense to be here.
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Tech Bytes: BarCamp planned at USF, other events in Tampa Bay Area

Cheryl RogersTuesday, October 10, 2017

The unconference, Bar Camp Tampa Bay 2017, expects to bring crowds to the University of South Florida Saturday, Oct. 21, to hear about emerging technology like artificial intelligence, wearable technology, robots and drones. Plus other Tampa Bay tech news.

Innovation News Creative Forces

A force for healing through the arts in Tampa

Caitlin AlbrittonTuesday, October 10, 2017
Creative Forces Summit aims to uplift military veterans through creative outlets.
Innovation News Pinellas career fair

Hiring event targets paid interns; St. Pete career fair showcases services

Cheryl RogersTuesday, October 10, 2017

Tampa Bay interns apply for paid positions and organizers plan for a Pinellas job fair heavy on career services.

For Good Saint Pete Dance Center

Zombies For Good: Saint Pete Dance Center benefit

Amy HammondMonday, October 9, 2017
Kind-hearted zombies overruns Saint Pete Dance Center to celebrate the dance studio’s recent opening, learn Michael Jackson’s Thriller dance and raise funds for the Mauro Youth Ballet School in Puerto Rico.
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Channel District grows along waterfront in Tampa

Christopher CurryTuesday, October 3, 2017
Looking across the horizon of downtown Tampa, what do you see? Construction cranes hovering over the Channel District as apartments, hotels and new shops emerge to create a walkable urban community.
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Lady Arm Wrestlers battle For Good in Sarasota

Jessi SmithTuesday, October 3, 2017
The league of misfit superheroes known as the Sarasota Lady Arm Wrestlers (SLAW) puts muscle behind nonprofit organizations in the Sarasota-Manatee region by placing a boisterous spin on traditional philanthropy models.
Feature Story Tampa Heights Community Garden.

To 83 Degrees with love: So long and much success

Julie BranamanTuesday, October 3, 2017
Amber Sigman joins 83 Degrees Media as Lead Photographer following the departure of Julie Branaman, our original and long-time Managing Photographer, who is pursuing new adventures. Read Julie's departing love note to 83 Degrees, our readers, people we've featured and stories yet to come.
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Tampa, St. Pete work together to lure Amazon

Tuesday, October 3, 2017
Source: Tampa Bay Times
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Co-ops to help homeowners save money on rooftop solar panels

Cheryl RogersTuesday, October 3, 2017

Looking for a way to make using solar energy more affordable? A co-op might be your answer.

Transit companies using new technologies to lower emissions, improve efficiency

Cheryl RogersTuesday, October 3, 2017

The Pinellas SunCoast Transit Authority is awarded  $1 million in federal dollars for its electric bus program, and the Hillsborough Regional Transit Authority is awaiting 15 new Compressed Natural Gas buses by the end of the year.

 

Development News HART will be relying more on on-demand services in low ridership areas.

Public transit moves toward more on-demand services

Cheryl RogersMonday, October 2, 2017

HART is revamping its bus routes starting October 8th, cutting 14 routes and expanding others as part of a cost-saving move. In the future, HART will rely more on on-demand services in less populated areas.

 

Special Report VPK class at Reddick Elementary.

Opportunity knocks: Shaping the future of Wimauma

Cheryl RogersWednesday, September 27, 2017
As growth expands to Hillborough County’s SouthShore, Wimauma is working to control its destiny in five key areas: transportation, public safety and security, affordable housing and healthcare, education resources for children, youth and adults; and recreational facilities for children, youth and families. Here’s a look at how they’re doing.
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Popular Clearwater Beach restaurant sports new look, new name

Tiffany RazzanoTuesday, September 26, 2017
A redesigned, modern Crabby's Dockside replaces Crabby Bill's seafood restaurant on Causeway Boulevard in Clearwater.

Sea Drift Ales & Lagers joins local brew scene

Tiffany RazzanoTuesday, September 26, 2017
Sea Drift Ales & Lagers is the new name for Barley Mow Brewing Company in Largo.
Development News Rendering of the new Morsani College of Medicine and Heart Institute.

Work begins on USF building to anchor Water Street Tampa

Cheryl RogersTuesday, September 26, 2017

Work has begun on the University of South Florida’s $152.6 million Morsani College of Medicine and Heart Institute, which will anchor downtown’s new $3 billion Water Street Tampa project.

Feature Story OE is for Oxford Exchange.

Urban Stimuli: The Oxford Exchange in Tampa

Alex EnglishTuesday, September 26, 2017
Five years after opening, the Oxford Exchange in Tampa continues to be an example of creative placemaking that stimulates additional investment in a neighborhood and helps define an urban area. Learn how OE has evolved and what’s next.  
Feature Story Florida Soul by John Capouya

Book excerpt: Florida Soul, From Ray Charles to KC and the Sunshine Band by John Capouya

John CapouyaTuesday, September 26, 2017
Did you know that the international hit "The Twist" originated in Tampa? Or that Sam & Dave ("Soul Man") came out of Miami? In his latest book, Florida Soul, University of Tampa Journalism Professor John Capouya tells the history of soul music in Florida. Read an excerpt here.
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