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For Good: Free eBook guides nonprofits in private-sector partnerships

New ebook helps nonprofits create and navigate connections with businesses and corporations pursuing modern corporate culture's emphasis on the value of social responsibility.

Feature Story A "Before I Die" wall is installed along the Tampa Riverwalk. Leadership Tampa Bay is behind the project that will soon host anonymous "Before I Die" wishes.

What's on your bucket list? Post it on Before I Die Wall coming to Tampa, St. Pete

Leadership Tampa Bay class brings "Before I die I want to ____'' global art project to Tampa Riverwalk. You're invited to fill in the blank.

For Good: Clearwater store donates shoes to those in need

Clearwater store, Peltz Shoes, donates 200 pairs of shoes to women's shelters across the country. 

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Local craft beer industry, scientific passion fuel growth of Florida hops

As experiments to grow hops in Florida find success, demand created by the growing local brew scene may prove to be a boon to the state’s struggling citrus growers.

Feature Story Adults Brian A. Butler and Woodland Johnson work with students.

How to help kids learn? Community engagement brings success to local K-12 education

What is the solution for helping Florida's schools better educate children? The Council for Education Change encourages collaborative efforts that engage schools, corporate and business leaders, volunteer and parental support though collaborations designed to nurture transformational change.

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How affordable artist housing can help cultural communities "celebrate themselves"

Artspace enjoys a long history of working with culturally distinct groups in the development of affordable artist live/work housing and community spaces. From El Barrio in New York to Honolulu, Hawaii, these projects allow artists to celebrate themselves.

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Book excerpt: Unlocking the Labor Cage by Vinny Tafuro

In Unlocking the Labor Cage, Tampa Author Vinny Tafuro explores how information age technologies are providing corporations with an aggressive, holistic and fiscally sound opportunity to lead our way into the new age. Read an excerpt.

Gobioff Foundation to launch creative placemaking program in September

The Gobioff Foundation is launching a creative placemaking initiative on Sept. 19 and offering up to $30,000 for a project that will improve Tampa through arts and cultural activities.

Unique dining concept, The Hall on Franklin, coming to Tampa Heights

The Hall on Franklin, a new collaborative dining concept, is expected to open in Tampa Heights this fall. Several restaurants are already on board.

St. Petersburg awards $468K to 6 local businesses

More than $468,000 will help six businesses in South St. Petersburg.

Partner Content William Cooper says goodbye to Dr. Mary Dorritie at the Tampa VAMC domiciliary care facility.

Coalition provides help, homes for local vets living on streets

Because Florida has one of the highest populations of homeless veterans in the country, the Tampa Housing Authority, the VA and the local Homeless Initiative are collaborating to find permanent solutions toward ending veteran homelessness in our community.

Feature Story North Shore Aquatic Complex in St. Pete hosts a variety of swim meets.

Splash on! Local swim scene extends beyond Tampa Bay

The diversity of water fun and fitness opportunities in the Tampa Bay region are as vast as the water it surrounds. From beginners to fitness lovers to up-and-coming Olympians, all find a place. No matter your level of swim prowess, there’s a pool, a program and a body of water beckoning. Let’s dive in.

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University area neighborhoods of North Tampa prepare for transformation

Federal and private grants beginning to flow into the University area of North Tampa are designed to help create jobs, educate and train residents and spur additional investments in emerging neighborhoods. Some call it progress; others credit higher powers. 

Temple Terrace council to hear 2 very different redevelopment plans

Temple Terrace put a 1.5-acre parcel in its downtown redevelopment area up for sale in May and has received two different proposals for the property from Eriksson Technologies and Florida Hospital. The city's elected officials will learn more about the plans at an upcoming meeting.

Developers, architects transform Clearwater bank building into SkyView luxury condos

Developers Moises and Cleman Agami are working with Gomez Vazquez International Architects to turn a former Clearwater bank into a luxury condominium called The Skyview. It's expected to be complete in March 2017.

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Solar co-op arrives in St. Petersburg, Sunshine City

St. Petersburg shows commitment to renewable energy with solar co-op. The co-op enables homeowners and business owners the opportunity to save on electricity costs while helping the environment.  

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Note dates for upcoming Tampa Bay Area tech events

Are you an innovator or entrepreneur looking for a place to network? 83 Degrees has you covered with the places to get plugged in around Tampa Bay in this latest tech roundup.