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Townhomes: Latest trend in downtown St. Petersburg

A new trend in downtown living is making its way through St. Petersburg. What is it? Townhomes, the luxury of having all that a house has to offer while still living the urban lifestyle you want. Three projects will give future residents this housing option. 

Local restaurants, shops emerge in Tampa airport's redevelopment

Tampa International Airport is undergoing a $953-million renovation which includes adding 65 new shops and restaurants. Approximately 40-percent of the restaurants are local, includiing Columbia, Cigar City, RumFish Grill, Buddy Brew and the Café by Mise en Place. 

Uber, Tampa Bay WaVe partner to drive innovation forward

A new partnership between the ride-sharing company and local business incubator Tampa Bay WaVe was announced in February 2016.

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Temple Terrace rekindles efforts to design town center for future

The city of Temple Terrace plans to build a new town center that is urban, eclectic and walkable, and designed to create a sense of place. Restaurants, shops, the arts and technology jobs will link Temple Terrace to a broad vision to transform an entire neighborhood tied in with the University of South Florida, Busch Gardens and University Mall.

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Innovation Fixation in Tampa Bay: Computer Mentors

Computer Mentors works to make I.T. happen. The nonprofit works to empower youth with the technology, tools and talent they need to be successful in the 21st century workforce. Instructors and mentors provide training in coding, software development, app development and video production.

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Construction begins on new apartment tower in downtown Tampa

Downtown Tampa's skyline is growing as another residential tower breaks ground. The 23-story, 362-unit building will also include 8,000-square-feet of retail space and public art adorning the side of the building. 

How Gasparilla Interactive Conference aims to inspire attendees

The technology-driven Gasparilla Interactive Conference in March 2016 with ask attendees to find inspiration.

Feature Story Mayor Bob Buckhorn kicks off Tampa Bay Startup Week.

Tampa Bay Startup Week fosters connections through conversation, community building

Did you attend Tampa Bay Startup Week? What was the highlight of the week’s more than 80 events, spread across five days in mid-February? Tell us about it! 

New water taxi aims to transport passengers on Tampa area waterways


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Tampa Innovation Alliance: Creating synergy through actions, connections, collaborations

Through a focus on transit and technology, the Tampa Innovation Alliance aims to help change the narrative about the entire Tampa Bay region. The idea is to engage students, startup businesses and community connections and collaborations in a combined effort.

Feature Story Derenz Thomas, 10, creates a guitar sculpture during Amanda Fleischbein's art class at Academy Prep Center of Tampa.

Making doodads: Creative sculpture competition engages serious thought, learning

Local kids and teens are gaining a hands-on experience in critical thinking and problem solving through a unique sculpture competition open to all Hillsborough County students.

Surge of multi-family residential development seen in South Tampa

At least three new multi-family communities are planning to open in 2016 in South Tampa. Waverly Courtyard Villas, Grant Place and Casa De Leon offer unique amenities to those looking to move to South Tampa neighborhoods. 

Tampa Bay area colleges add buildings designed for the future

USFSP, Eckerd College and the University of Tampa campuses are growing and upgrading facilities with new buildings designed to serve students long into the future.

USF conference to bring sport, entertainment leaders to Tampa


Free Community Pass offers Tampa Bay residents museum, music fest discounts

Sign up for the free 'Community Pass' from the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay to receive discounts to local art and culture centers and special events.