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Feature Story Amelie Arena received many upgrades in preparation for the 2012 RNC.

Beyond politics, what are long-lasting benefits of hosting a political convention?

In Tampa, political convention spending provided new police equipment, contributions to local charities, upgrades to cell phone and internet systems, street and landscaping improvements and millions of dollars in upgrades to local gathering places.

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For Good: USF architecture students put urban design to work for St. Pete nonprofit

USF graduate students studying architecture use design to transform a nonprofit recovery program in St. Petersburg and begin to take back a crime-ridden part of downtown.

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Project-by-project, developers help Tampa find its urban roots

From the smell of fresh paint on old homes in historic neighborhoods to the sight of construction cranes towering over downtown streets, it’s easy to appreciate what a long-time local developer means when he says Tampa is “discovering itself.”

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Innovation Fixation in Tampa Bay: Formerics LLC

Advances in technology, including computer modeling of the human body, are helping healthcare providers better predict  outcomes for testing and treatment of medical conditions. 

New apartments open for low-income seniors, waiting list forms

A new 80-unit apartment complex for seniors opens near the University of South Florida to address pent-up demand for affordable housing.

Tampa startup simplifies commercial videomaking

SurgeCurve, a Tampa startup, creates a platform that helps companies capture, publish and promote their own videos. 

For Good: Grant pays for dentures for Pinellas needy

St. Petersburg Free Clinic receives grant from Florida Blue Foundation to be used to provide dentures to uninsured and underserved residents of Pinellas County. 

Sound blocking company grows, plans to add 5 jobs in Tampa

A major investor gets behind Tampa startup Residential Acoustics, which manufactures soundproofing materials such as walls, panels, curtains. 

For Good: Public-private partnership provides housing for former foster care youth

Pinellas County, the Pinellas County Housing Authority and Ready for Life, a nonprofit that helps teens who age out of foster care, partner to create a group home for young men.

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Food entrepreneur bakes cheesecake in a jarLe’Anns Cheesecakes ‘N More

Part 4 in a series: Ever dream that your grandpa’s signature hot sauce might be your recipe for success? While starting any business is no easy task, becoming a food entrepreneur is a special challenge. Find out what makes a food-based venture cook with lessons from some of our most recent Tampa Bay startups.

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Tampa's next hot neighborhood? The Heights creates urban space to live, work, play and stay

Looking to move into downtown Tampa in the next couple of years? Your options are growing every month, including the latest project featuring an urban designed community on the Tampa Riverwalk. Welcome to The Heights. 

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For Good: Major grants invest in St. Pete projects designed to create healthy communities

Health-related innovations and initiatives win big as the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg awards $3.9 million in inaugural grants to 19 local organizations.

Citi seeks to fill 100+ new jobs at Tampa headquarters

Citi looks to fill over 100 positions at Tampa headquarters. 

For Good: Family-friendly event brings awareness to needs of Third World countries

The Kids Helping Kids event on July 16th is family-friendly fun with a variety of activities focused on raising awareness of the needs of less fortunate children around the world. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Water Works Park in Tampa. 

Feature Story Pinellas Hope will house clients in new cottages made from shipping containers.

For Good: Volunteers convert shipping containers into sturdy housing for homeless

Pinellas County finds a partial solution for housing Tampa Bay Area homeless people when volunteers tackle converting shipping containers into temporary homes. The project is being shared with other communities across Florida.

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Food entrepreneur takes prepared meals to marketEat Fresco Foods

Problem: When it comes to prepared meals, most big food manufacturers aren’t producing the products that people want, i.e. fresh food that tastes great and makes you feel good about eating. Solution? Healthy packaged meals using natural and organic ingredients.