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Hannah's Shoebox provides stylish shoes to preteen girls

Justine BensteadTuesday, February 24, 2015
A local Tampa mother has launched online fashion retailer Hannah's Shoebox to provide preteen girls with stylish, age-appropriate shoes in women's sizes 5-13.

Student entrepreneurs to compete for $4,000 prize at University of Tampa

Justine BensteadTuesday, February 24, 2015
During the Spartan Pitch Competition, student-entrepreneurs will have 90 seconds to pitch their startup business idea to a panel of judges for a chance to win part of $4,000 in prize money. 

New med school in downtown Tampa? Final answer to come from Gov. Scott, Florida lawmakers

Diane EgnerTuesday, February 24, 2015
Source: The Tampa Tribune
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Get outdoors with locals on Tampa Bay area bicycle trails

Joshua McMorrow-HernandezTuesday, February 17, 2015
Have bicycle, will travel? While Florida's cities increasingly invest in bike lanes to improve safety for bicyclists along streets and highways, the Tampa Bay region offers some fabulous bike trails and paths designed for non-motorized traffic. Read about and ride along on a few local favorites.  
Feature Story Florida Wildlife Corridor Expedition co-founder Carlton Ward paddles the Rainbow River during a Trail Mixer.

Florida Wildlife Corridor Expedition focuses on state's natural environment

James BranamanTuesday, February 17, 2015
A Tampa Bay trio embarks on a 70-day, 900+ mile expedition to raise awareness for the Florida Wildlife Corridor. The journey is being shared on the National Geographic website.
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Q&A: Tampa is on fire, says Guy King of ME Wilson

Diane EgnerTuesday, February 17, 2015
ME Wilson represents Tampa’s traditional business climate in that the 95-year-old company is growing again and making a profit after several tough years. Read how President Guy King III measures success and what he sees next for the local economy.

Architectural photography contest open in Tampa

Justine BensteadTuesday, February 17, 2015
The 2015 Architectural Photography Contest will take place in Tampa Bay, sponsored by the American Institute of Architects Tampa Bay and the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts.

Tampa Tank expands to Hillsborough County, adds 108 jobs

Justine BensteadTuesday, February 17, 2015
Port Tampa Bay attracts Tampa Tank and Florida Structural Steel expansion to Hillsborough County, plus 108 jobs.

HCC awarded $100,000 to create Tampa jobs for low-income residents

Justine BensteadTuesday, February 17, 2015
The City of Tampa’s Housing and Development Division awardes Hillsborough Community College $100,000 to create Tampa jobs for low-income residents in the "Green Tech" corridor that is near the University of South Florida.

Nationally acclaimed works bring dialogue on race and identity to USF

Kendra LanglieTuesday, February 17, 2015

Apprenticeships in trades becoming hot ticket to success

Diane EgnerTuesday, February 17, 2015
Source: Tampa Bay Times

Hillsborough County leaders look to voters to fix transportation woes

Diane EgnerTuesday, February 17, 2015
Source: The Tampa Tribune
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Why Minneapolis is the new capital of The North

brian martucciTuesday, February 10, 2015
Minnesota leaders believe that Minneapolis should be the first non-coastal city that knowledge workers and business leaders think of after Chicago. Here's a look at why, including strategic ideas that are replicable in Tampa Bay area cities.
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Creative energy reshapes Sarasota Design District

Jessi SmithTuesday, February 10, 2015
Community leaders in Sarasota’s Rosemary District and the coincident Sarasota Design District are eager to forge a pioneering identity in the city’s new urban redevelopment -- and they plan to do so with style. 
Feature Story Networking at the NYAS event held at the Iron Yard in St Pete.

Building bigger, better startups starts with talent

Justine BensteadTuesday, February 10, 2015
“Not Your Average Speakers’’ agree that growing a bigger, better startup in the Tampa Bay region depends more on building a strong company culture and retaining talent than on easy access to capital.

New Hyde Park paper boutique in South Tampa hosts Valentine's Day makers market

Justine BensteadTuesday, February 10, 2015
A Valentine's Day Makers Market featuring local vendors and crafts will be held from 10am-6pm at the Paper Seahorse in Hyde Park. It is open to the public.

Wristband developed in Tampa is designed to relieve nausea

Justine BensteadTuesday, February 10, 2015
No Mo Nausea, a wristband designed to combat nausea from common causes through the combination of aromatherapy and acupuncture, is one of five Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce 2015 Startup Scholars.

New St. Pete startup streamlines your workout

Justine BensteadTuesday, February 10, 2015
Stacktive, a new startup from Reuben Pressman and Evan Brady, is a universal gym membership that currently has 14 partners in the St. Petersburg area, with plans for expansion.

Grammy nominated violin concerto written in Sarasota

Diane EgnerTuesday, February 10, 2015
Source: SRQ Magazine
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