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Florida DOT, Tampa celebrate new streetscape through Ybor City

Ashley Reams MistrettaTuesday, December 20, 2016
State and city officials expect to see growth in Ybor City now that construction is complete on 21st and 22nd streets.
Feature Story Johns Hopkins All Children's research facility.

Tampa Bay Area: Most anticipated development projects in 2017

Ashley Reams MistrettaTuesday, December 20, 2016
In addition to the much anticipated groundbreaking for the Vinik development on the waterfront in Downtown Tampa, several other major development projects around the Tampa Bay Area expect to see tremendous progress in 2017. Here are a few. 
Innovation News Gayane A. Stepanian

On The Ground: RCMA welcomes new leadership from Miami-Dade

Imelda DuttonTuesday, December 20, 2016
An experienced nonprofit professional is taking over the helm of the Redlands Christian Migrant Association, the first change in leadership at the top since 1988.
Innovation News Gayane A. Stepanian

On The Ground: RCMA da la bienvenida a su nueva directora

Imelda DuttonTuesday, December 20, 2016
Una profesionista con mucha experiencia toma las riendas de la dirigencia de RCMA, el primer cambio en el liderazgo de la organización sin fines de lucro desde 1988.

Checkers rolls out new look, expands in Tampa Bay Area in new year

Cheryl RogersTuesday, December 20, 2016
Checkers & Rally’s Restaurant Inc. is poised for expansion with its new innovative designs enabling franchise holders to build new locations more quickly and cheaply. One design allows them to reuse shipping containers from overseas.

Online fitness company helps people get off the couch

Cheryl RogersTuesday, December 20, 2016
Peerfit, a Tampa-based digital company, is encouraging people to exercise through an innovative, exercise credit program.  

For Good: Tampa Bay Builders make 1,000 PB&Js for homeless

Amy BeemanMonday, December 19, 2016
About 60 volunteers will work in six-hour shifts assembling peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, which will then be distributed to the homeless by young professionals in GRAB Tomorrow. 
For Good Abby Paterson paints St Joseph's patient Reagan Kelly's hand during an art therapy session at the ho

For Good: Children’s Board of Hillsborough County seeks applicants for $10.8M in grant funds

Amy BeemanWednesday, December 14, 2016
Organizations that provide services for local children and families have until March 2017 to apply for grants from the Children's Board of Hillsborough County.
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Pik My Kid: Local startup streamlines school dismissal process

Marianne HayesTuesday, December 13, 2016
Frustrated by your child's after-school car line? There's an app for that. Bay Area startup PikMyKid is digitizing and streamlining the school dismissal process.
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Midtown comes into focus as USFSP students share neighborhood stories

Janan TalaferTuesday, December 13, 2016
Since 2006, the Neighborhood News Bureau, a USFSP student-run newsroom, has served as a voice for residents of Midtown, an historic and economically disadvantaged African-American neighborhood in St. Petersburg.
Feature Story Ansberto Vallejo speaks at the Not Your Average Speakers event in Wimauma.

Seeking a united front in Wimauma: Not Your Average Speakers On The Ground in Wimauma

Kendra LanglieTuesday, December 13, 2016
Not Your Average Speakers: Political clout, unity, education and job training are key to shaping the future for Wimauma residents, a diverse mix of immigrants, Hispanics, blacks and whites, as development encroaches on the rural community in South Hillsborough County..
Feature Story Julia Sarmiento speaks at the Not Your Average Speakers event in Wimauma.

Buscando un frente unido en Wimauma: Voces Excepcionales On The Ground en Wimauma

Kendra LanglieTuesday, December 13, 2016
Voces Excepcionales: Influencia política, unidad, educación y capacitación para el trabajo son clave para forjar el futuro de los residentes de Wimauma, una mezcla de inmigrantes, hispanos, negros y blancos, mientras el desarrollo alcanza a la comunidad rural enclavada en el sur del Condado de Hillsborough.
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Ava plans second restaurant location at The Heights Public Market

Ashley Reams MistrettaTuesday, December 13, 2016
The new Ava location in Tampa Heights will be a pizzeria, serving pizza, paninis and salads.
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Bryan Glazer Family Jewish Community Center now open in Tampa

Ashley Reams MistrettaTuesday, December 13, 2016
If you're looking to get fit, host an event or appreciate art, the new state-of-the-art community center in Tampa might be the place for you.
Innovation News Ed Chiles is educating customers about beach pollution.

Restaurateur encourages patrons to skip the straw

Cheryl RogersTuesday, December 13, 2016
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Restaurateur Ed Chiles is working to protect Florida’s beaches from pollution. At his three restaurants, he’s encouraging customers to “Skip the Straw.”    

USF students, alumni offered free training in software coding

Cheryl RogersTuesday, December 13, 2016
Are you interested in a career in software engineering? You can train for free if you are a University of South Florida student or alumni.
Feature Story Student built robots face-off at the start of a match.

Founder voices: Terri Willingham of The Eureka! Factory, Roboticon, Gulf Coast Makercon

Terri WillinghamMonday, December 12, 2016
Drone races, creating robots, developing games, etc. Learn how The Eureka Factory is churning out new and innovative activities to get kids engaged in technology, math and science. 
Innovation News Too Close To Home

For Good: Classes on human trafficking offered in South Hillsborough County

Imelda DuttonMonday, December 12, 2016
The Campaign Against Human Trafficking-Sun City Center/ South Shore founded by June M. Wallace works to bring awareness about this criminal activity and educate the community on how they can actively work to put an end to human trafficking.

Ofrecen clases sobre tráfico humano en el sur del condado de Hillsborough

Imelda DuttonMonday, December 12, 2016
 La Campaña Contra Tráfico Humano-Sun City Center/ South Shore fundada por June M. Wallace trabaja para concientizar sobre esa actividad criminal y educar a la comunidad sobre cómo pueden trabajar activamente para terminar con el tráfico humano.
Feature Story Hampton Inn & Suites at Avion Park.

Looking for a place to stay near Tampa airport? New hotels open up in Westshore Area

Joshua McMorrow-HernandezTuesday, December 6, 2016
Lodging near Tampa International Airport has played a vital role in the economic picture of the Westshore Area since at least the 1960s. But new developments -- housing, restaurants, shops, entertainment venues and offices -- are reigniting the hotel scene in this growing urban neighborhood
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