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50 tech jobs coming to downtown St. Petersburg

Kimberly PattersonTuesday, April 26, 2016
Inside Sales Solutions, a technology company that provides technology firms with sales consulting, training, recruitment and lead generation services, has established its national headquarters in St. Petersburg. The announcement of the new headquarters was accompanied with news that the company is projected to create 50 new jobs over the next two years.

New single-family homes coming to East Tampa

Kimberly PattersonMonday, April 25, 2016
13 new single-family homes are being built in East Tampa. The Beacon Homes will be constructed through the Florida Minority Impact Housing Fund (FMIHF), which was created by Neighborhood Lending Partners, a nonprofit multi-banking consortium that provides financing to developers of affordable housing and community revitalization. The Corporation to Develop Communities (CDC) of Tampa is also heavily involved in the project. 
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Rethinking Tampa Bay's water resources as the climate changes

Zac TaylorTuesday, April 19, 2016
Global climate models generally agree that temperatures in the Tampa Bay area will rise between two and three degrees Celsius (three and six degrees Fahrenheit) over the next half century, which could significantly alter the region's water supply. Florida scientists and researchers are weighing those predictions and others to prepare for climate change.
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Healthy, green affordable housing in Downtown Tampa celebrates Earth Day

Kendra LanglieTuesday, April 19, 2016
Innovative, sustainable and adding value -- the Tampa Housing Authority is hosting its first annual community Earth Day celebration this year, showcasing ENCORE! Tampa and its green design.
Feature Story Leo Villanueva went undercover as a homeless person for four days in the summer of 2009, to learn more about their plight.

For Good: Benefit to raise funds, awareness for Tampa Bay area charity that feeds hungry

Michelle BeardenMonday, April 18, 2016
After Trinity Café 2 opens later this month in the First Church of God, 2202 E. Busch Blvd. in north Tampa, it is expecting to draw 200 to 300 people for free meals on weekdays.

The Space theater in West Tampa grows a loyal following

Kimberly PattersonMonday, April 18, 2016
Couches and round tables replace traditional theater seating at The Space in West Tampa, where actors sit in the audience and perform on raised platforms as opposed to a traditional stage. 
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Historic Tampa Theatre needs your donations to continue renovation

Kimberly PattersonFriday, April 15, 2016
Tampa Theatre is in need of upgrades to the tune of $10 million. In order to meet this goal, the 90-year-old theatre is in the process of fundraising and has raised nearly $2 million thanks to generous support from the community. 
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Climate change: Across Tampa Bay, environmental organizations mobilize around sea level rise

Zac TaylorTuesday, April 12, 2016
Environmental groups and academic partners -- ranging from local institutions like the Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute and the University of South Florida -- are redoubling their efforts to protect vulnerable habitats in preparation for sea level rise caused by climate change. 
Feature Story Bonnie Walker (R) teaches Kelly Clark and Megan Body the rules of shuffleboard at realize Bradenton's PopUps for a Purpose event.

Exploring a millennial-fueled future for Sarasota, Bradenton

Jessi SmithTuesday, April 12, 2016
A collaborative effort by local colleges and universities, the Consortium of Colleges on the Creative Coast (C4), aims to change the narrative about the Sarasota-Bradenton area to better attract students and reflect opportunities for millennials. 
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Helping artists across the U.S. build capacity and community

Camille LeFevreTuesday, April 12, 2016
Artspace started 30 years ago with a simple plan to develop more affordable housing for artists. Now they're taking a place-based consulting approach to help artists build capacity, raise funds and learn from each other -- on a wider scale than ever before.

Straz Center master plan for redevelopment moves forward

Kimberly PattersonTuesday, April 12, 2016
The Straz Center in Tampa recently unveiled a conceptual master plan that includes the creation of a grand terrace that flows to the river front, reinventing and enlarging the Silbiger Lobby in Morsani Hall and adding a multi-purpose events center to accommodate growth in food and beverage, education and artistic programming.

Escape game room opens on Kennedy near downtown Tampa

Justine BensteadTuesday, April 12, 2016
A new real life puzzle game has opened on Kennedy Boulevard near downtown Tampa.

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Tampa Bay dating scene heats up with new options for meeting someone special

Joshua McMorrow-HernandezTuesday, April 5, 2016
The dating scene in the Tampa Bay area seems to be simmering these days as the region attracts more people -- especially singles -- from all over the globe.
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Bridging Cultures: Irena Milasinovic Karolak moves from Croatia to St. Pete

Irena Milasinovic KarolakTuesday, April 5, 2016
The Tampa Bay region's wealth of diversity enriches the local economy through a variety of cultures, food, arts, job skills, experiences and perspective. In this second in an occasional series originally published by FORUM magazine, Irena Milasinovic Karolek tells her family's experience in moving to the Tampa Bay region from Croatia during wartime. 
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Tampa Bay real estate boom and climate change: 5 big insights

Zac TaylorTuesday, April 5, 2016
How to rethink and retrofit Tampa Bay area cities for climate change -- and sea level rise in particular -- is an increasingly critical question for public and private sector leaders alike. 

Dade City experiences new investments in downtown

Kimberly PattersonTuesday, April 5, 2016
Dade City is experiencing a development boom with a brand new $6.6 million city hall and police station, and new restaurants and shops -- with room for more. 

Community art giveback begins in Channel District, Tampa

Kimberly PattersonTuesday, April 5, 2016
The Grand Central at Kennedy looks spruced up a bit as a new mural has been added as part of the Channel District Community Alliance's art giveback to the community. The piece is the first installment of more pieces to come around the neighborhood under the project titled, "Waves of Change."
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