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Innovation Fixation in Tampa Bay: Eureka! Factory

Tuesday, June 21, 2016
What are makerspaces and why are they trending? Makerspaces offer enriched learning environments and resources for the community. Meet Eureka! Factory.
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Local hackers gather in Tampa to find solutions to problems of Bay Area homelessness

Marianne Galaris Tuesday, June 21, 2016
How to provide technical solutions to problems that confront the Tampa Bay Area homeless population? Invite local hacker volunteers to a 3-day event, called CodaPalooza, in observance of the National Day of Civic Hacking, sponsored in part by Code for America.

Western, wildlife art focus of new museum in downtown St. Petersburg

Kimberly PattersonTuesday, June 21, 2016
Raymond James co-Founder Tom James is opening an 80,000-square-foot art museum in downtown St. Petersburg. The Tom & Mary James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art, otherwise known as the James Museum, will open fall 2017. 

Enhanced intern website designed to connect employers, interns

Kimberly PattersonTuesday, June 21, 2016
An upgraded and enhanced website created by CareerSource Tampa Bay and CareerSource Pinellas connects employers with interns. Tampa Bay Intern, originally launched in 2014, now offers a more user-friendly experience. 

Save the dates for upcoming Tampa Bay Area tech events

Kimberly PattersonTuesday, June 21, 2016
Get plugged into the Tampa Bay technology community with this list of tech-centric events.  

First curb-protected bike lane in Tampa gets national props

Tuesday, June 21, 2016
Source: StreetsBlogUSA
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Food entrepreneurs in Florida start from scratchGulf Coast Sourdough & Wild Yeast Breads

Elizabeth TaylorTuesday, June 14, 2016
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.
Partner Content Councilman Charlie Miranda purchased this Ybor street sign at an auction. It now hangs above his office door.

Tampa stories: Former residents of public housing share paths to success

Kendra LanglieTuesday, June 14, 2016
What do Tampa’s Chief of Police, the longest-sitting member of the Tampa City Council, a local entrepreneur and a new homeowner have in common? All four share a common bond of having spent time in public housing, and serve as inspiration for others seeking success.
Feature Story Jack Ross is Executive Director of the Jewish Community Center.

Neighborhood community center emerges from West Tampa historic space, nurtures startups

Mike SalineroTuesday, June 14, 2016
A new Jewish Community Center being built inside the old Fort Homer W. Hesterly Armory is expected to lead an economic resurgence in West Tampa neighborhoods.

Boutique hotel, restaurant coming to Westshore area of Tampa

Kimberly PattersonTuesday, June 14, 2016
The Westshore District in Tampa keeps thriving with new development as two new projects get underway in the neighborhood. Kimpton Hotels is building a five-story, 150-room luxury boutique hotel at the intersection of Laurel and O'Brien Streets with an anticipated opening of early 2018. Miller's Ale House, the popular restaurant chain, is opening its fourth location in Westshore on Columbus Drive. 

Dog park + bar in a box proposed for Seminole Heights neighborhood in Tampa

Mike SalineroTuesday, June 14, 2016
Picture this: You get home from work, pull on some shorts and a T, and take your dog out for a walk at a new neighborhood bar that lets you sip your favorite local brew while the dog gets down to business. Does life get any better?

Letting patients make choices for interventions may lower risk of diabetes, USF study finds

Kimberly PattersonTuesday, June 14, 2016
USF Professor Dr. Janice Zgibor leads a medical study that shows when patients choose method of intervention, they are more likely to succeed and lower their chances of getting diabetes. 

Seeking new employment? Here's a roundup of summer job fairs in the Tampa Bay Area

Kimberly PattersonTuesday, June 14, 2016
Looking for a new job? Spruce up your resume and head out to these summer 2016 career fairs to apply for available jobs. 

Same day, overnight shipping boosting cargo flights at TIA

Tuesday, June 14, 2016
Source: Tampa Bay Times
Feature Story John Richardson prepares his Jon's Gourmet Products Jerk Smoked Turkey Spread.

Local food entrepreneurs find recipes for successJon’s Gourmet Products

Ellizabeth TaylorTuesday, June 7, 2016
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.
Feature Story Richard Gonzmart with his pups Rex and Rusty at Goody Goody in South Tampa.

Sense of place, history motivate Tampa native in recreating iconic restaurants

Michelle BeardenTuesday, June 7, 2016
A resurrected Goody Goody in Hyde Park Village in South Tampa is just one of many projects undertaken by Tampa native Richard Gonzmart.
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What's next for Pasco County? Grow as agritourism destination

Jack PayneTuesday, June 7, 2016
UF thought leader urges Pasco County to embrace the vision of Extension Director Whitney Elmore to invest in agritourism to build communities, create jobs and produce readily accessible locally grown food. 

New apartments, hotel grow along Courtney Campbell Causeway

Kimberly PattersonTuesday, June 7, 2016
New multi-family housing community and an Autograph Collection Marriott are part of the new developments happening along the Courtney Campbell Causeway. 
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