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Development News The City of St. Petersburg and the St. Petersburg Housing Authority have partnered on the "Edward White Campus," a project that will transform the former Edward White Hospital in North Kenwood into 71 affordable apartments for seniors.

In Pinellas, affordable housing compact produces results

Bob SimonWednesday, August 28, 2024
In 2022, a coalition of local governments signed onto the Advantage Pinellas Housing Compact to support affordable housing. The agreement will help develop thousands of units over the next decade.
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Masthead gallery: Great St. Pete Cupcake Contest

Carole DevillersWednesday, August 28, 2024
Feature Story WakeSurf Tampa co-owners Spence Trick and Frank Mast are part of AMPLIFY Clearwater's latest tourism incubator cohort, winning first prize at the program's pitch night event.

AMPLIFY Clearwater ready to IGNITE opportunities for entrepreneurs

Christopher CurryTuesday, August 27, 2024
AMPLIFY Clearwater's IGNITE Entrepreneurship Center is building on the foundation of the state's first tourism business incubator with more programs and resources for entrepreneurs. First up, a marketing boot camp in partnership with marketing and brand promotion agency BLKDOG. 
For Good A bug zoo is the latest environmental advocacy and community education endeavor from Tampa butterfly expert and native plant nursery owner Anita Camacho.

Tampa's butterfly whisperer's bug zoo shows some love for nature's unsung heroes

Tashie TierneyWednesday, August 21, 2024
A newly opened bug zoo is the latest environmental advocacy and community education endeavor from Tampa butterfly expert and native plant nursery owner Anita Camacho.
For Good The Pakistani American Association of Tampa Bay's Independence Day celebration featured traditional dance performances.

Photo story: Pakistani American Association of Tampa Bay Independence Day celebration

Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Source: Pakistani American Association of Tampa Bay
Photos from the Pakistani American Association of Tampa Bay's Independence Day celebration.
Development News Approximately 80,000 bricks were used during the Ybor City Seventh Avenue rebricking project's first phase, which covered the two blocks from 15th to 17th streets.

Transportation tidbits: New SunRunner station, Tampa e-bike vouchers, Ybor brick project

Christopher CurryWednesday, August 21, 2024
Transportation tidbits: New SunRunner station coming. Tampa accepting applications for e-bike voucher program. First phase of Ybor City Seventh Avenue bricking project is complete.
Development News Bern's Steak House's classic steak sandwich is part of the all-local "Taste of Tampa" food selection at Tampa Bay Sun FC home matches.

Tampa Bay Sun unveils “Taste of Tampa” food concessions for home matches

Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Source: Catalyst Communications Group
The "Taste of Tampa" food concessions for the Tampa Bay Sun FC's inaugural season include Bern's Steak House, Small Giant Bar & Restaurant, Greenlane, San Valentino Italian Market, Diggy Dogs and Salty Sisters Gourmet Popcorn.
Feature Story A table read for “Play On!” the St. Petersburg City Theatre's first play of the 20224-25 season. The theater turns 100 during the upcoming season.

St. Petersburg City Theatre celebrates 100 years

Philip MorganWednesday, August 21, 2024
St. Petersburg City Theatre celebrates its 100th anniversary with the upcoming 2024-25 season. The theater group continues to add to its rich history and legacy of community involvement.
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Masthead gallery: Tampa Bay Sun FC first match

Carole DevillersWednesday, August 21, 2024
A photo gallery from the Tampa Bay Sun FC's first match.
Innovation News Issue Media Group CEO John Montgomery

New ownership for 83 Degrees Media parent company Issue Media Group

Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Source: Issue Media Group
Indiana-based media company Fourth Estate Inc. has purchased 83 Degrees Media parent company Issue Media Group. Fourth Estate President John Montgomery is the new CEO. IMG co-founders Brian Boyle and Paul Schutt will transition to new roles with the company. The rest of the IMG team stays in place.
For Good Clearwater's public art grant program and city-commissioned murals like this Carlos Pons artwork in Coachman Park are part of an effort to beautify Clearwater through public art.

Creative Pinellas, Gobioff Foundation, City of Clearwater artist grant opportunities

Christopher CurryWednesday, August 14, 2024
Creative Pinellas, the Gobioff Foundation and the City of Clearwater are each accepting applications for artist grant programs.
Feature Story Creative Contractors President Josh Bomstein and CEO and founder Alan Bomstein built their family business into one of the largest construction firms in the Tampa Bay region.

Clearwater's Creative Contractors: 50 years building projects and a business

Philip MorganWednesday, August 14, 2024
As Clearwater's Creative Contractors marks 50 years in business, Founder and CEO Alan Bomstein and President Josh Bomstein reflect on building the father and son-run business into one of the Tampa Bay region's largest construction firms.
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Masthead gallery: Historic Kenwood

Carole DevillersWednesday, August 14, 2024
A photo gallery from St. Petersburg's Historic Kenwood neighborhood.
For Good Author Paul Wilborn, shown here at the annual Artists and Writers Ball that became Ybor legend, has an October 10th artist talk at FMoPA to mark five years of his short story collection “Cigar City: Tales From a 1980s Creative Ghetto."

Author Paul Wilborn talks 5 years of “Cigar City: Tales From a 1980s Creative Ghetto”

Marty ClearTuesday, August 13, 2024
Author Paul Wilborn talks about the fifth anniversary of his award-winning short story collection “Cigar City: Tales From a 1980s Creative Ghetto," how Ybor has changed over the decades, and the promising signs it's returning to its artistic roots.
Development News Plan Hillsborough's Katrina Corcoran (second from right) has earned attention and accolades for her work on the Mobility Section of Tampa's Comprehensive Plan and the Centers & Connections proposal for Hillsborough County's Comprehensive Plan.

Hillsborough County planner's work earns attention, accolades

Christopher CurryWednesday, August 7, 2024
Katrina Corcoran caught the planning bug as a student at USF. Her work at Plan Hillsborough has earned attention and accolades from her peers.  
Innovation News Tampa Bay Sun player and Bradenton native Erika Tymrak is returning to the Bay Area to continue her professional soccer career.

Tampa Bay Sun FC prepares for historic season as Bay Area’s first professional women’s sports team

Tashie TierneyWednesday, August 7, 2024
The Tampa Bay Sun FC kicks off a historic season as the Bay Area's first professional women's sports team on August 18th.
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Masthead gallery: Asian Mega Night Street Food Market Summer and Music Fest

Carole DevillersWednesday, August 7, 2024
A photo gallery from the Asian Mega Night Street Food Market Summer and Music Fest in St. Pete's Warehouse Arts District.
Feature Story Multi-media journalist Dalia Colón, host of "The Zest" podcast and co-host of WEDU "Arts Plus," adds author to her accomplishments with “The Florida Vegetarian Cookbook.”

Multi-media journalist Dalia Colón adds cookbook author to her accomplishments

Pamela VarkonyWednesday, August 7, 2024
Multi-media journalist Dalia Colón, host of "The Zest" podcast and "co-host of WEDU Arts Plus," adds author to her accomplishments with “The Florida Vegetarian Cookbook.”
Innovation News AMPLIFY Clearwater, the chamber of commerce and business advocacy group for the Clearwater area, is offering 50 complimentary event registrations for its August 8th “Politics in Pinellas” candidate forum.

AMPLIFY Clearwater offers 50 complimentary registrations for Politics in Pinellas candidate forum

Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Source: AMPLIFY Clearwater
AMPLIFY Clearwater, the chamber of commerce and business advocacy group for the Clearwater area, is offering 50 complimentary event registrations for its August 8th “Politics in Pinellas” candidate forum.
For Good A newly-acquired rare and historic map commissioned by Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés in 1524 is the centerpiece of the Tampa Bay History Center exhibit "Mapping the American Sea: A Cartographic History of the Gulf of Mexico."

Mapping the American Sea: Tampa Bay History Center exhibit features rare 1524 map of Gulf

Philip MorganThursday, August 1, 2024
A newly-acquired rare and historic map commissioned by Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés in 1524 is the centerpiece of the Tampa Bay History Center exhibit "Mapping the American Sea: A Cartographic History of the Gulf of Mexico."
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