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On The Ground in Wimauma: Ready or not, transformational change is on the way

As the Tampa Bay area grows and vacant land becomes more scarce, development is moving south into the Wimauma area of Hillsborough County, where long-time residents still covet a Mayberry-like lifestyle reminiscent of the 1960s.

Development News Downtowner city of Tampa

Tampa Downtowner shows success in first 6 months

A collaboration between the Tampa Downtown Partnership and Downtowner has brought a new ride service to the area that is completely free to riders. Over the service's first six months, it has seen a great deal of success and is expected keep growing.

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ULI Summit slated for end of May in Tampa

Over 700 atteendees are expected at the 2017 Urban Land Institute Summit, an event that is hosted every year to bring professionals in real estate and development up to speed on the latest trends and opportunities.

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On The Ground en Wimauma: Preparados o no, la transformacion esta en camino

En la medida que el área de bahía de Tampa crece y los terrenos baldíos se vuelven más escasos, el desarrollo del Condado de Hillsborough se mueve al sur hacia al área de Wimauma, donde los residentes de largo plazo todavía valoran un estilo de vida de Mayberry-como una reminiscencia de la década de los 60s.

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Building a virtual community for positive social change

Long-time community activist Jan Roberts of Tampa champions social change agents: people up to something big for the greater community good.

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Book excerpt: Mompreneur by Colette Glover-Hannah

In “Mompreneur: Managing Partnerships, Parenthood and Presentations,’’ Tampa entrepreneur Colette Glover-Hannah shares the stories of women who are succeeding in business and motherhood. 

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Florida Funders moves into new offices in Westshore, positions for growth

Florida Funders has moved into larger space in the Austin Center in Tampa’s Westshore district, and is planning to broaden its networking base across the Sunshine State.

 


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QDI to move to Channel District, downtown Tampa

Quality Distribution Inc. signs a new, 10-year lease at Grand Central at Kennedy in Tampa’s Channel District, and plans to relocate about 250 employees there in September.

 

 


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Tampa Bay job news: Vology, World Wide Technology, Connectwise growing, hiring

Looking for a tech job? Vology, World Wide Technology and Connectwise are three Tampa Bay tech firms that are hiring.


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CDC, lenders team up to open new affordable homes in East Tampa

With the goal of creating quality, affordable single-family homes in East Tampa, the Corporation to Develop Communities of Tampa has undertaken the task of constructing 13 homes and is nearing completion on the first three.

Development News Encore

First retail shops coming to ENCORE! in downtown Tampa

The first retail location in a downtown Tampa mixed-use development is under construction and expected to be operational within the next 90 days.


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Wanted: Volunteers willing to help in Sun City Center, South Hillsborough

The Community Foundation of Tampa Bay is looking at how to address the needs of the Sun City Center area as growth continues in Hillsborough County’s South Shore.

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Book excerpt: Florida's Minority Trailblazers by Susan A. MacManus

Florida's reputation as an "immigrant magnet'' is played out in the state's rich political history.

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Looking for a new job? Goodwill, Tampa Airport, Bank of America, others plan local job fairs in May

The St. Petersburg-based Goodwill Industries-Suncoast and TIA concessions are holding job fairs in May.


Innovation News Knack founders

Peer-to-peer tutoring app gains traction on college campuses, national recognition

Knack, a South Tampa tutoring company, is making inroads in the college marketplace with an app that helps students struggling with a particular class connect with peers who have aced the class.


Development News The St. Warehouse Arts District Association's ArtsxChange, a facility that will offer affordable studio space for artists, will look like when complete.

New studio space coming to St. Pete Warehouse Arts District

Affordable studio space offered by the ArtsXchange ensures St. Pete's artists have the chance to create and collaborate, bringing opportunity and culture to the community.