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Contemporary townhomes rising in North Hyde Park

New contemporary townhomes coming to North Hyde Park, which feature rooftop terraces and modern finishes. The 39-unit project is expected to be completed by the end of 2016. 

Radio show podcast program teaches Tampa teens digital entrepreneurship

Teen Radio Show: The Digital Entrepreneur podcast program teaches students from 5th through 12th grades about digital media and being an entrepreneur. The program runs Sept 11-Nov 6, 2015, at the Hillel Academy in Carrollwood.

Who is hiring in Tampa Bay? October job news roundup

Seeking a new job or fresh career path in the Tampa Bay area? Find out who is hiring in October 2015 in Tampa, St. Pete, Clearwater and Sarasota.

Lingerie and swimwear company hiring at new Tampa stores, headquarters

Swimwear and intimate apparel company Ashley Nation opened their first store at Westfield Citrus Park Mall in October 2015; the company established Tampa, Florida as headquarters in 2014. 

Tampa JCC engages community, writers in Books & Conversations Festival

A variety of authors -- some writing about Jewish themes, others not -- will appear at the Tampa Jewish Book Festival on October 18th.

For Good: Play Day in the Park teaches Tampa Bay Area kids about philanthropy

The first-ever interactive Play in the Park is designed to show children that they don’t have to wait until they grow up to get involved, and to celebrate the cultures of Haiti and Uganda.

James Rosenquist donates art for raffle at FIVE by FIVE in Tampa

The FIVE by FIVE theme entwines itself throughout the Tampa Museum of Art event as nearly 600 pieces of 5”x 5” art created from a wide range of media -- and submitted from around the world -- will be on display and for sale, at $25 per piece. 

TiEcon Florida 2015 brings innovators, investors to Tampa

TiEcon Florida 2015, a one-day conference in Tampa, included panel discussions with innovators and entrepreneurs from around the state and country.

Feature Story Libya Pugh leads the Tampa Bay Theatre Festival Auditions Workshop at The Straz.

Playwrights, performers stage new experiences at Tampa Theatre Festival

The second annual Tampa Bay Theatre Festival set the stage for the Tampa-St. Petersburg area as a theater community with top quality actors, playwrights and performing venues.

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Taste of Florida wows national food critics

Over the years, members of the national Association of Food Journalists have feasted their way through Seattle, New York, Boston, San Francisco, San Juan — and now the Tampa Bay region’s emerging food and drink scene. 

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Innovation drives biofuel industry investments in Tampa Bay region

The growth of green industries throughout the Tampa Bay area in recent years is igniting a local surge in biofuel innovation -- an important step toward providing consumers with cleaner, more environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional fossil fuels.

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Pay now or pay later for Hillsborough County transportation solutions

No one who drives a motorized vehicle can seriously dispute the Tampa Bay area's growing traffic congestion. The question for Hillsborough County taxpayers is whether to pay their fair share for solutions or roll the costs over to their children and grandchildren. 

Hacienda Hotel, Sims Park undergo renovations in downtown New Port Richey

The iconic Hacienda Hotel in downtown New Port Richey is getting ready to reopen as an historic boutique hotel in Spring 2016, while neighboring Sims Park undergoes renovations including a new playground, splash pad and additional walkways. 

Clearwater Beach's Pier 60 Park undergoes renovation

Pier 60 Park on Clearwater Beach undergoes expansion to accommodate visitors and tourists. Renovations include extension of Beach Walk and installation of benches around playground. 

Caution: Flashing yellow left-turn arrows light up more Tampa Bay intersections


For Good: Growing Jesuit High School in Tampa gets $35M in donations to renovate, expand

Jesuit High School will be getting four new buildings, a boost to their financial aid endowment program and kneelers in the chapel thanks to the generosity of donors who gave $35 million to the school. 

Taipei team wins Hult prize; UT team among finalists


For Good: Saint Leo University president gives up inauguration celebration for student scholarships

New Saint Leo University president forgoes inauguration celebration in favor of 20 $2,500 scholarships for students who are close to graduating.