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Creative makers embody local entrepreneurial spirit

It's never been a better time to unleash and capitalize on your creative spirit in the Tampa Bay region. We caught up with four thriving creatives who are carving out a niche in the local makers scene. 

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Local Boys and Girls Clubs hiring childcare workers

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay is gearing up for its Summer Day Camp, and full- and part-time positions are available for the summer and beyond.  

Tampa Bay Area job fairs connect jobseekers, employers

CareerSource is planning three hiring events in coming weeks in Tampa Bay, bringing opportunities to students, recent graduates, veterans and others.    

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Prospera joins Clearwater SPARK, nurtures Hispanic businesses

A Florida business support organization reaches out to Hispanic entrepreneurs and businesses in the Clearwater area.

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Celebrate Florida Bike Month with cycle-centric events in the Tampa Bay region

So you got your bicycle all tuned up and you're ready to ride during the month of March, Florida Bike Month, and year-round. Now what? Join a group ride to find cycle-centric friends.

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New historic marker honors Temple Terrace orange grove history

Temple Terrace leaders and historic preservationists are honoring the orange grove with an historical marker at the corner of Gillette Avenue and East 113th Avenue, next to the Greco Middle School.

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Looking to change careers? And get paid relatively well? Consider going into manufacturing

The Centre for Women in Tampa is working with the Manufacturing Alliance of Hillsborough County and local manufacturers to build a pipeline of much-needed talent in the Tampa Bay region’s manufacturing sector.

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Solar energy systems ramp up in Tampa Bay Area

Taking advantage of tax incentives and reduced costs, private industries and power companies are switching to solar as a more efficient source of energy in the Tampa Bay Area.

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Q&A: Sridhar Sundaram, University of South Florida, St. Pete

Why would a rising entrepreneur or businessperson value a degree from the Kate Tiedemann College of Business at USFSP? Read along as Dean Sridhar Sundaram talks about the college and what's next in business education. 

Tampa company develops new software for scan-to-print

Formerics is bringing new software to the market that will reduce the cost of scan-to-print services.

Networking events: Upcoming local tech meetings offer education, opportunities

Connect with the local tech community at upcoming Tampa Bay meetings.

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Slow down! City of Tampa plans safer bike lanes, traffic calming on Bayshore Boulevard

A more pedestrian-friendly and bikeable Bayshore Boulevard could be on the horizon, as the City of Tampa outlines plans for road design and traffic flow improvements along the south Tampa bayside thoroughfare. 

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Metrohm USA building new Riverview headquarters

The U.S. subsidiary of Switzerland-based Metrohm, a major high-precision instrument manufacturer, breaks ground on new headquarters in Riverview.

Grab your food and stay to play concept coming to Seminole Heights, Tampa

Ferrell Alvarez, Ty Rodriguez and Chon Nguyen plan to revamp the old Nebraska Mini Mart, a former drive-through, quick-service store on Nebraska Avenue into a fast, casual food spot along with craft beers, wine and games.

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For Good: Big-hearted kids at The Kind Mouse Productions help Pinellas hungry

Since 2012 The Kind Mouse has helped over 100 families with food, pet food and housewares through their Transitional Family Program, and Mouse Nibbles has provided more than 12,000 hungry kids with food for the weekend.

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SOFWERX innovators explore collaborations, connections in Tampa

Working out of an Ybor City building steeped with Tampa's history, SOFWERX is becoming a noteworthy global player in modern-day innovation in military and civilian life.

Feature Story  Beverages and beers from local breweries were available for attendees over the age of 21 at several thirst stations.

St. Pete Localtopia celebrates power of buying local

This year’s Localtopia in downtown St. Petersburg attracted more than 25,000 residents and tourists discovering and supporting local businesses while strolling through Williams Park on a recent Saturday.

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Hungry? EatMobile can help you find nearest food truck, and help vendors find new customers

Hungry and looking for a food truck? They’ll soon create an app for that.

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Got $5? $10? $25? Save it for Give Day Tampa Bay online fund drive May 2nd

New donors and small donations are targeted by Give Day Tampa Bay each year to grow the philanthropic base of support for nonprofits and charities serving the Tampa Bay region.

Local software developers to hack cars in GM event

Tampa Bay is the first stop in General Motor’s hackathon tour giving software developers unprecedented access to its cars.