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Biotech company Amgen to open Tampa center

The global biotechnology company Amgen has chosen Tampa as the site of its new Capability Center -- and is expecting to hire 450 employees by the end of 2018.


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St. Petersburg’s Innovation District launches search for director

A search is now underway to hire a director for St. Petersburg's Innovation District to help plan, manage and coordinate activities to take the district to the next level.

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$130M Belleair development ramps up on site of historic Belleview Biltmore Hotel

JMC Communities is preserving a portion of the historic Belleview Biltmore Hotel while building a new boutique hotel and amenity center plus new homes in Pinellas County.

Feature Story Joey Redner walks an average of over seven miles a day.

Q&A: Joey Redner, Cigar City Brewing founder takes on pedestrian safety

There is much discussion concerning pedestrian and cyclist safety in Hillsborough County in 2017, but when it comes to actually 'walking the walk' on the streets of Tampa, in addition to contributing to all the traffic safety talk, Joey Redner puts in the mileage -- and he has stats to prove it.

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Where to invest? Clearwater rezoning plan encourages redevelopment along U.S. 19

New zoning and design standards are designed to encourage investments and spur economic growth along U.S. 19 through Clearwater in Pinellas County.

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Jobs Roundup: Who is hiring? Home Depot, Vistra Communications, CWU Inc., City of Clearwater

Home Depot is beefing up its ranks for the spring growing season -- and expects to keep about half of the seasonal employees as permanent staff.


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Pinellas artists sought for new grant program

Creative Pinellas is launching an Emerging Artist Grant program to encourage talented new artists.


Feature Story Pastor Carlos Irizarry leads Sunday service at Wholesome Community Ministries in Wimauma.

Possible sale of property prompts Wholesome Church in Wimauma to launch Go Fund Me campaign

A Wimauma congregation is feeling the pinch as developers move southward in Hillsborough County. Faced with the prospect of the church’s leased property being sold out from under the congregation, the church pastor is trying to raise $235,000 to buy the property.

Feature Story Garth Murray works on a Sourcetoad solution.

Talent, innovation, smarts, tenacity drive growth of tech company in Tampa

Tampa’s Sourcetoad is finding success by writing cross-platform code for interactive business programs for global clients, including Viking Cruises’ interactive television.

Feature Story The Boys and Girls Club in Wimauma.

Expansion of Wimauma Boys and Girls Club is designed to provide after-school care, help families

Donors from East and South Hillsborough County are investing in Wimauma's future by contributing to a fund at the Southshore Council that is designed to pay for the expansion of the local Boys and Girls Club. You can donate too.

Feature Story Kids get ready for snack at the Boys & Girls Club in Wimauma.

Wimauma se beneficia con asociaciones del sur del condado Espíritu comunitario cambia vidas

Los donantes del este y del sur del condado de Hillsborough están invirtiendo en el futuro de Wimauma contribuyendo a un fondo en el consejo de Southshore que se diseña para pagar la extensión del club local de los muchachos y de las muchachas. Usted también puede.

Feature Story Wholesome Community Ministries in Wimauma.

Posible venta de propiedades pide a Wholesome Church in Wimauma que lance la campaña Go Fund Me

Posible venta de la propiedad motiva a la iglesia Wholesome Church en Wimauma a lanzar campaña de recaudación de fondos Go Fund Me.  

Mobile app helps property owners find repair services

A new app is making it easier for Florida property owners and managers to find repair services, even during a weekend emergency.


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USFSP adding master's program in conservation biology

A new master’s degree program at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg is expected to groom tomorrow’s conservation leaders.


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CO.STARTERS program targets creatives, health professionals, techies

TEC Garage will be offering a CO.STARTERS program later in March for prospective entrepreneurs in the creative arts, healthcare and technology.


Feature Story Anthony Harman, solutions consultant from Tech Data.  Exploratory Lab Boot Camp at Tech Data.

Technology boot camp connects students, local high-tech industries

Now in its second year, the Exploratory Lab Boot Camp exposes college students to career opportunities in Tampa Bay’s rapidly growing technology sector.