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Para bien: RCMA Wimauma Academy se regocija por lograr las mejores puntuaciones en matemáticas

Imelda DuttonMonday, June 19, 2017
Una escuela privada en el sur del condado de Hillsborough que atiende a hijos de los trabajadores agrícolas es la única escuela en Hillsborough que logró una tasa de aprobación del 100 por ciento de estudiantes de tercero grado en la porción de matemáticas.
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Believe it! UrbanTech accelerator program attracts global attention for Tampa

Cheryl RogersSunday, June 18, 2017
Speaking to local techies gathered at The Attic Cafe, Dreamit Managing Director Andrew Ackerman of New York says Tampa is on track to become top tech hub of the Southeast.
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From dead zone to destination: Tampa story of transformational change runs along waterfront

Friday, June 16, 2017
Source: Politico Magazine
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1st Annual Millennial Impact Forum shines light on shaping Tampa’s future

Raubi PerilliThursday, June 15, 2017
What does Tampa’s future hold? A big story, yet to be written -- one that millennials and other individuals can shape if they are willing to dive in and make a difference.
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Historians trace roots of South Hillsborough County communities

Joshua McMorrow-HernandezTuesday, June 13, 2017
If you or your family members have roots in South Hillsborough County, historians at Hillsborough Community College want to hear from you.
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Los historiadores trazan las raíces de las comunidades del sur del condado de Hillsborough

Joshua McMorrow-HernandezTuesday, June 13, 2017
Si usted o los miembros de su familia crecieron en el condado de South Hillsborough, los historiadores de Hillsborough Community College quieren saber de usted. 
Feature Story Castille Landon and miniature horse Apple on the red carpet at the Sunscreen Film Fest in St. Pete.

Movies, stars bring glitz to Tampa Bay Area film festivals

Janan TalaferTuesday, June 13, 2017
The Tampa Bay Area’s growing arts and culture scene boasts film festivals that attract international celebrities and partygoers while promoting local talent and locations.
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Giant Florida watermelon makes a comeback thanks to Lakeland grower, Tampa chef

Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Source: Tampa Bay Times
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Tampa tech company helping brewery sales reps do their jobs

Cheryl RogersTuesday, June 13, 2017

The Tampa tech company Lilypad is growing -- and plans to add more staff members within six months.

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Interactive career tool helps job seekers research market

Cheryl RogersTuesday, June 13, 2017

FREIDA, the Florida Research and Economic Information Database Application website, helps jobseekers do customized research online into their career options in the Tampa Bay Area – and across the state.

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Homebuilder buys land in Westshore Marina District

Cheryl RogersMonday, June 12, 2017

The Fort Lauderdale-based BTI Partners has announced another land deal in its Westshore Marina District, this time with premier homebuilder WCI Communities.

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UF research center in Hillsborough County picks food for your table, plants for your yard

Pamela VarkonyTuesday, June 6, 2017
From plant breeding research to selecting which food varieties land in your favorite restaurants and grocery stores, from laboratory specimens to neighborhood yards, agriculture around the globe benefits from work being done at the University of Florida's Gulf Coast Research and Education Center just north of Wimauma.
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Local beauty, wellness entrepreneurs focus on healing, health

Denia FraserTuesday, June 6, 2017
Meet four female entrepreneurs working in the Tampa Bay Area to change lives one client at time by focusing on beauty and wellness. Their personal philosophies have led them to provide products that heal and services that inspire.
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Tampa tech company speeds up business site selection process

Cheryl RogersTuesday, June 6, 2017

SiteZeus, a Tampa-based data intelligence firm that helps brick-and-mortar companies boost their odds for success, has been attracting a lot of attention in the local startup scene.

 

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June job fairs seek employees for construction, healthcare, hospitality and government

Cheryl RogersTuesday, June 6, 2017

Job fairs in Tampa Bay are recruiting for careers in construction, healthcare, hospitality, government and more.

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Which Florida city is highest among our nation's rising stars? Tampa!

Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Source: U.S. News and World Report
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For Good: Hillsborough County agencies partner to prevent child drownings

Amy BeemanTuesday, May 23, 2017
A local partnership sponsored by the Hillsborough County Children's Board is working to reduce and, hopefully, eliminate child drownings. The partnership offers programs that can keep kids safe this summer and year-round.
Feature Story Freddy Barton and Rosalie Smith of Safe & Sound Hillsborough work on the first Safe Summit scheduled for June 3, 2017.

How to keep communities safe? Efforts to curb violence start with youth

Cheryl RogersTuesday, May 23, 2017
Safe and Sound Hillsborough is designed to defeat the roots of violence in the Tampa Bay Area by working with youth. You can see the program's progress at Safe Summit ’17 on June 3 at University Mall in Tampa.
Feature Story Richard Retting, a consultant with Sam Schwartz Engineering, takes part in Paint Saves Lives.

Hillsborough Vision Zero explores pop-up solutions to protect local pedestrians, cyclists

Jessi SmithTuesday, May 23, 2017
What's next in the Hillsborough County Vision Zero campaign to reduce local pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities and injuries? Painted intersections, street murals, temporary bike lanes and parklets in a neighborhood near you. 
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