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For Good Beth El Mission

Para bien: Beth-El Farmworker Ministry celebra 40 años de servicio en Wimauma

Beth-El Farmworker Ministry Inc., una fuente importante de apoyo para la comunidad de trabajadores del campo en Wimauma desde 1976, se prepara para celebrar sus muchos logros a lo largo de cuatro décadas.

Feature Story Fourth Fridays attendees scroll through the Tampa Museum of Arts exhibits.

What are you doing Friday night? Join the growing crowd hanging out at museums, restaurants

Need another reason to fall in love with downtown Tampa’s growing urban scene? Check out Fourth Fridays along the Riverwalk.

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Looking for family friendly outdoor activities this fall?Check out these things to do in the Tampa Bay area

Fall festivals featuring seafood, international music and culture, fireworks, outdoor concerts and car shows are among the fun things to do in the Tampa Bay region in late October through November.

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On The Ground in Wimauma: Healthcare providers struggle to meet needs of indigent population

About 35 percent of the population in Wimauma ages 65 and under is uninsured. The challenges surrounding lack of access to medical care is tripled with the arrival of seasonal farmworkers.

Feature Story Pastor Carlos Irizarry is lead pastor along with his wife Judy at Wholesome Church.

Organizaciones locales luchan por cubrir la necesidad de servicios de salud en Wimauma

Alrededor del 35 por ciento de la población menor de 65 años en Wimauma no cuenta con seguro médico. Los desafíos alrededor de la falta de acceso a atención médica se triplican con la llegada de trabajadores agrícolas temporales.

Seminole Heights bike shop reopens in new location on North Florida Avenue

Seminole Heights residents who frequent the neighborhood’s hip restaurants, coffee shops and craft breweries share similar concerns with devotees to the culture of bicycling. 

Development News WestBayTownhomes

New townhome development Westbay planned for South Tampa

Urban Edge Development plans to break ground on a six-unit townhouse development in November.

Development News SUNTrailMap

More trails for walking, bicycling coming to Pinellas County thanks to state SUN Trail program

The Florida Department of Transportation has awarded funding to 45 projects across the state, including two in Pinellas County that are part of the Coast to Coast Connecter.

USF celebrates record year for cultivating startups, new products

USF enjoys a 12-percent increase in startups and license and option agreements this fiscal year over last. The university has helped create nine new startups, and executed over 110 license and option agreements leading to its place among the top 10 nationally recognized public universities for generating new inventions. 

Johnson & Johnson new Tampa operations center opens, actively recruits

Johnson & Johnson opens its doors to its North American Global Services Center. Over 500 jobs will be created by 2020 as a result of the operation center's opening. 

For Good Art Extravaganza artwork

For Good: Art Extravaganza features artwork to benefit Haiti

During the last weekend in October, South Tampa Artist Donna Morrison is hosting The 2016 Art Extravaganza, an annual art show aimed at holiday shopping, and for the first time including a raffle to benefit Haiti in the wake of Hurricane Matthew.

Development News AIAPeoplesChoice

How you can vote for best local architectural design in AIA Tampa Bay competition

Here's how you can help decide the People's Choice winner of AIA Tampa Bay's Design Awards competition.

Feature Story Officails were on the site Oct. 21, 2016, for an official ceremonial groundbreaking of Channel Club and a downtown Publix on East Madison Street.

Great news for downtown Tampa: Grocery store in Channel District breaks ground

A new Publix grocery store and a new city park are being built adjacent to The Channel Club, a 323-unit apartment building now under construction near the corner of East Twiggs Street and Meridian Avenue.

Owner of Ybor City Wine Bar wants to bring wine culture to Seminole Heights

The new wine bar stocks 200 kinds of vino, 100 different types of craft beers from around the world and offers small plate food options.

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Want to attract artists, creatives to your town? Transform a neighborhood

Pinellas Park transforms a once blighted urban area of the city into an eclectic arts village with affordable studio space and housing for working artists and entrepreneurs.

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Innovation Fixation: Looshes Labs unleashes unique skateboards

Introducing a skateboard designed to carry your books and charge your smart phone.

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For Good: Road to Recovery volunteers drive cancer patients to lifesaving treatment

While family and friends often provide rides to treatment for cancer patients, they can't always be there every day. That's when volunteer drivers step up to make a difference.

Feature Story Beth-El Farmworker Ministry offers much needed services including worship to the Wimauma community.

Beth-El creates paths to success in Wimauma

Beth-El lights a torch for farmworkers to find their path to success by providing food, clothing, scholarships and guidance.

Feature Story "I am the vine you are the branches".

Beth-El abre caminos hacia el éxito en Wimauma

Beth-El enciende una antorcha para que trabajadores agrícolas encuentren su camino a una mejor vida al proporcionar alimentos, ropa, becas y orientación.

Development News This rendering depicts how Mortar & Pestle will look once complete. The combination pharmacy and café is expected to open in November.

New independent drugstore, café coming to Seminole Heights in November

Mortar & Pestle will bring back the drugstore soda shops of yesteryear with a modern twist when it opens next month.