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Development News Expect to experience the wind onboard the ferry.

Cross-Bay Ferry initial run exceeds expectations, likely to return in fall

So many people -- workers and tourists -- boarded the Cross-Bay Ferry during an initial pilot program that advocates are calling for more ferries and more frequent trips in the future.

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Are red light cameras working? Florida lawmakers, Vision Zero consider best practices for future

The value of red light cameras is front and center as the Florida Legislature and pedestrian advocacy groups like Vision Zero consider changes that work for everyone.

Feature Story Unveiling Tesla

HART, Tesla unveil new public transit electric SUVs for short rides in North Tampa

The HART HyperLINK pilot program is an app-based, on-demand rideshare service offering $3 rides within three miles of Hillsborough County transit hubs.

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Gourmet flavoring company claims marketing award

A gourmet flavoring company, Monin Americas, claims the Marketing of the Year Award for its eight-step research process that involves taste testing flavorings for coffee, tea, lemonade and cocktails.

 


Innovation News From left, Craig J. Richard, David Schlaifer, and Bob Buckhorn.

Tampa Bay Area Job News: DAS Health, CONMED, McKinsey hiring

DAS Health has announced plans to expand its Tampa headquarters and add up to 30 new workers in 2018. Other job opportunities are available at CONMED and McKinsey and Company.


Innovation News Tampa International Fringe Festival May 12-14

Fringe festival comes to Ybor; outdoor art events abound during the month of May

May abounds with outdoor entertainment options, including a number of art festivals and shows during the Mother’s Day weekend.

 


Innovation News Paul Sanberg, USF’s Senior VP for Research, Innovation and Economic Development.

USF ranks 19th in Milken study, seen as tech leader

The Milken Institute recognizes the University of South Florida as a leader in developing new technology. It ranked USF 19th in the nation among more than 225 universities for its ability to convert basic research into new technologies, products and companies.


Development News Vision Zero

Paint Bullard Parkway bridge with Vision Zero leaders in Temple Terrace

Vision Zero of Hillsborough County (#visionzero813) and volunteers will paint a special green lane on the Bullard Parkway bridge in Temple Terrace to call attention to traffic safety issues.

Innovation News Chelsea Collier, consultant and founder at Digi.City.

Tampa as a smart city: Local roundtable focuses on how technology will shape our future

Tampa leaders meet to discuss how to prepare for advancing technologies -- and the opportunities they bring to work quicker and smarter.


Development News Home to micro apartments

Developer proposes micro apartments in downtown Tampa

The tiny house movement sweeping the nation arrives in downtown Tampa in the form of micro apartments, living spaces for people who also want to go carless.

Development News Pirate ship gallery

Tampa Bay History Center grows up and out, stays on track with $11M expansion

A major expansion of the Tampa Bay History Center will open next year with a pirate exhibit.

Feature Story Rubio's Coastal Grill in the Westhore neighborhood.

Not your father's Westshore Area serves up a smorgasbord of foodie fun

As the Westshore neighborhood of Tampa evolves into one of the most popular live, work, play communities in the Bay Area, it’s also becoming a foodie destination.

Innovation News Dr. Laura Mattia was hired to start the USF program.

USF to offer new personal financial planning degree

The University of South Florida will be offering a new personal financial planning degree next fall to train talent for the fast-growing career field.


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Natural gas-powered buses ready to roll in Pasco County

Pasco County Schools has invested $3 million in what is described as Florida’s first district built and operated fast-fill compressed natural gas station. It will run its first CNG buses next school year.


Feature Story Cafe el Escorial in Old Havana

Tips for visiting Cuba: Tampa arts group shares insights

So you want to go to Cuba, but you don't know what to expect? See images and read impressions from a Tampa group that recently visited the island just 90 miles south of Key West, Florida.

Feature Story Brick Street Farms is located in the Warehouse Arts District of St. Pete.

First urban hydroponic container farm opens in St. Pete

St. Petersburg entrepreneurs Shannon O’Malley and Brad Doyle launch a green, high-tech venture -- a boutique hydroponic farm where they grow artisan greens inside refurbished shipping containers.