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USF adds accelerated nursing studies in Pinellas, Sarasota, Manatee counties

A new five-year program offered by the University of South Florida is intended to train baccalaureate nurses to work in Pinellas, Sarasota and Manatee counties.

 


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Greek, Caribbean music highlight heritage festivals in Tampa Bay Area in June

The June arts scene heats up with Greek and Caribbean heritage festivals in Tampa Bay Area communities.


Innovation News USF Connect

Florida tech startups compete for cash, exposure at USF Connect event in Tampa

Florida tech start-ups vie for cash and a chance to connect with investors May 30 at USF Connect in Tampa.


Innovation News Jim Aresty

St. Pete investor, USFSP create forum for OPEN learning, sharing ideas

OPEN, the Open Partnership Education Network, is bringing new opportunities to inspire and encourage innovation in St. Petersburg.


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Loan agreement reached to spare Wimauma’s Wholesome Church, expand role in community

A Wimauma church, in danger of being torn down for a housing subdivision, has secured a loan agreement to purchase the property it has been renting for five years.

 


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Head Start moving into Lee Davis Center

Head Start is moving into the newly renovated Lee Davis Community Resource Center in Tampa, making it a one-stop shop for Head Start and Hillsborough County Social Services.


Development News Tampa streetcar

7 potential routes identified for Tampa's streetcar expansion

The City of Tampa has released seven potential streetcar extensions for further public comment as part of $1.6 million planning effort.

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What's next for downtown Clearwater? Craft breweries, winery, beer fest

Organizers of the Craft Beer and Music Fest on May 20 in Station Square Park in Clearwater expect to entice area brewers to set up shop downtown. 

Development News Avi Savar, CEO Dreamit

Tampa Bay Lightning Owner Jeff Vinik partners with Dreamit to promote urban tech in Tampa

Tampa could be poised to attract urban technology firms from around the globe as a result of a recent partnership between Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeff Vinik and the New York-based startup accelerator Dreamit.


Feature Story Artist Jason Hulfish and Richard Gonzmart.

Local artist restores Tampa Fairyland statues, helping revive lost theme park

Historic Fairyland figures, now undergoing restoration by local Artist Jason Hulfish, will soon return to the downtown Tampa riverfront for everyone to see. 

Feature Story Some of the decor at Chief's was original to the building.

School garden project celebrates community entrepreneurs

The Edible Peace Patch Project’s annual Cultivating Community Golden Carrot Award goes to Carolyn and Elihu Brayboy, local entrepreneurs committed to rebuilding the historic 22nd Street South Deuces community in St. Petersburg.

Innovation News .

Tampa firm trains, mentors IT sales development reps

A new Tampa company, Qualified Meetings, is addressing the need for efficient sales help in the IT sector.


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Clearwater Business SPARK celebrates one year of assisting entrepreneurs

SPARK, the City of Clearwater-led business network, will introduce new partner and showcase Maker Studios at May 24 event.

For Good .

Multicultural Family Day shares wealth of varied cultures

A Multicultural Family Day is planned June 25 at Tampa’s Water Works Park to help others experience a broad range of cultural experiences in a family friendly setting.

 


Feature Story Rotunda Wilcox

Q&A: Rotunda Wilcox, Wimauma CDC President

Wimauma community leaders are seeking more and better economic and education opportunities as well as affordable housing  -- with hopes of yielding greater success in the lives of its residents.

Feature Story Rotunda Wilcox

Preguntas y respuestas: Rotunda Wilcox, presidente de Wimauma CDC

Líderes comunitarios de Wimauma están en busca de más y mejores oportunidades económicas y de educación, así como viviendas asequibles -- con la esperanza de lograr un mayor éxito en las vidas de sus residentes.