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Development News HarvestHopePark

University area of Tampa will get new park in 2018, kids' basketball league starts in October

Construction on the 7-acre Harvest Hope Park is expected to begin in November. Once complete, it will feature a fish farm, hiking trail and more.

Cement Tile Shop features hand-crafted product in Seminole Heights design studio

The Tampa-based business works with factories in Europe and Asia to satisfy demand from building projects around the globe.

Tampa-based sound reduction company scores in Fenway Park

Acoustiblok, an innovative Tampa-based manufacturing company, which produces noise reduction products scores major deal with Fenway Park. The company placed their patented All Weather Sound Panels in the park reducing industrial noise. 

New Pinellas housing partnership launches Get Ready program

The goal is to make sure home buyers are prepared, knowledgeable and financially stable so they’re set up for success to become a home owner.

Who is hiring in Tampa Bay? October job news roundup

Healthcare, banking and engineering are just a few of the fields that are seeking qualified candidates in this month's job hiring roundup from 83 Degrees.

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Tampa SuperStars release new album, #thankyoumusic

Musician Ronnie Dee of Tampa describes himself as a “bright side guy” and the upbeat music on #ThankYouMusic reflects this. He and his SuperStars band will perform at the Cuban Club in Ybor City.

Development News Downtown Lot Rendering

Tampa considers $7.5M offer for downtown block

The City of Tampa has announced the winning bidder for a vacant lot in downtown Tampa. HRI Properties is offering $7.5 million for the property and plans a mixed-use development.

Development News Grand Central at Kennedy

Where to buy in downtown Tampa? Grand Central at Kennedy gets low financing rate approval

Fannie Mae has approved the lowest finance rate for Grand Central at Kennedy, which is 90 percent sold with 35 homes remaining.

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Book excerpt: Seafood Lovers Florida by Bruce Hunt

What is your favorite seafood place in Florida? Author Bruce Hunt shares his top picks in a new book that takes readers on a culinary tour of the state.

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On The Ground storytelling project launches in Wimauma

83 Degrees Media -- with funding from the Allegany Franciscan Ministries -- is launching a special storytelling project called “On The Ground’’ that is designed to help educate readers and raise awareness about the people and places of Wimauma.

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Lanzan proyecto de narraciones On The Ground en Wimauma

83 Degrees Media -- con fondos de Allegany Franciscan Ministries (Ministerios de Franciscanas de Allegan) -- está lanzando un proyecto especial de narraciones llamado "On The Ground'' (De cerca y en persona) diseñado para ayudar a educar a los lectores y crear conciencia sobre la gente y los lugares de Wimauma.

Feature Story Imelda Dutton is project leader for On The Ground storytelling in Wimauma.

On The Ground: Searching for gold in Wimauma

Journalist Imelda Dutton, a bilingual native of Mexico and experienced writer and editor, leads the On The Ground storytelling project in Wimauma for 83 Degrees. The stories will be published online in both English and Spanish.

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On The Ground: En busca de oro en Wimauma

La periodista bilingüe Imelda Dutton, oriunda de México y experimentada escritora y editora, lidera el proyecto On The Ground (De cerca y en persona) de narraciones de historias de Wimauma y su gente para 83 Degrees. Las historias se publicarán en línea en Inglés y en español.

Feature Story Event Organizer Ryan Sullivan speaks with Ned Pope and Nicholas Catania.

2017 Tampa Bay Startup Week expands across Bay to Pinellas County

Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur seeking resources or a local business owner looking for connections, Tampa Bay Startup Week is the place to be for the latest information and innovations.

Development News CrossBayFerry

Test ferry service between Tampa, St. Pete to launch in November

A ferry service between Tampa and St. Petersburg will be tested from November to April to see who uses the service and if it's viable in the Tampa Bay area.

Development News HyattWesleyChapel

Developers expect to start hotel construction at Cypress Creek Town Center after New Year

Developers are poised to begin construction on the Hyatt Place Hotel & Conference Center in early 2017 in Wesley Chapel, about 20 miles north of downtown Tampa.

Tampa startup to market fitness wearable to professional athletes

LiftSync is a startup created by University of Tampa students. The high-tech wearable device helps professional athletes track fitness progress and avoid injury in the weight room. 

National stroke awareness group honors local marketing campaign for innovation, creativity

More proof that innovation often occurs at the intersection of arts and technology emerges in a local marketing campaign that takes a serious health message about strokes to millennials via a popular hiphop artist.

For Good: Hungry Howies pizza hosts local events to raise money for breast cancer foundation

Hungry Howie's Pizza hosting two local events to raise awareness and money for breast cancer. All proceeds from the local events, as well as national proceeds made from sales of the pink pizza boxes sold during the month of October will go to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Ultimately, a portion of these funds will help local women fight breast cancer as they come to Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa. 

Courier tech company moves into Tampa market

Dropoff, a high-tech courier service, which offers on-demand same-day delivery service, is now operating in Tampa.