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For Good: Pie a Tampa Bay tech leader's face for a good cause

Pie a local tech leader in the face during Nitro Mobile Solution's fundraiser on Friday, March 13. TBTF's Daniel James Scott, Startup Monkey Ken Evans, and other Tampa Bay Area tech leaders will put their faces on the line for community fundraising.

Feature Story The Infiltrator author Robert Mazur

Infiltrator begins filming true crime story in Tampa, hiring extras

Tampa’s growing reputation as a destination for filmmaking will be on display in 2015 as shooting begins on the story of a former federal agent’s historic role in toppling Colombia’s infamous Medellin Cartel.

Feature Story Team Moreno's app Tri-Jump for the Got Game competition.

Gaming app Tri-Jump wins Tampa Bay team $10,000

University of South Florida grad Matt Moreno and incoming USF freshman Amie Moreno won $10,000 from a gaming app competition hosted by GTE Financial in Tampa. The brother and sister from Wesley Chapel developed “Tri-Jump,” a fun, addictive app that will be available for free download on Android and iOs platforms by late February. 

Feature Story The Picasso Dali exhibit at The Salvador Dali Museum in St Pete.

Springtime in Tampa Bay means must-see art is in full bloom

The Tampa Bay region is alive with major “must-see” art exhibits this spring. From the grand masters and American classics to the cuttingest edge modern art, there really is something for everyone. You won’t want to miss out.

Luxury condo, The Salvador, headed for ground-breaking

DDA Development is ready to break ground on the 13-story luxury residential tower, The Salvador. The luxury condominiums are bucking a trend toward more apartments but Smith & Associates director of development, David Moyer, says about 30 percent of condos have pre-sold.

McAlister's Deli will add Tampa/Hillsborough County restaurants

McAlister's Deli is adding 30 restaurants around the country. About 10 to 12 of those will be in Tampa and Hillsborough County, where McAlister's representatives see "robust growth" and opportunities in business districts and new residents moving into apartments.

Pasco County opens its first STEAM magnet school


Who's hiring: The Infiltrator, Tampa Theatre, Hillsborough County and more

The Bryan Cranston-led movie, "The Infiltrator," seeks actors for hire in Tampa in April 2015; Dabble Lab, HIllsborough County, Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, and more are hiring in the Tampa Bay area. 

2 local museums celebrate anniversaries, invite families to party for free

Kids and families are welcome to visit the Museum of Fine Arts in downtown St. Petersburg and the Tampa Museum of Art in downtown Tampa during the museum's special anniversary celebrations.

Clearwater seeks investors to revitalize downtown


Hablo Taco opens in downtown Tampa's Channel District


Feature Story Savvy Card presents in St Pete

Not Your Average Speakers talk 'Big and bigger: How to grow your startup from here'

How to grow your startup? Your connections? Your community? Join 83 Degrees Media as we talk solutions with a panel of experts at the next edition of 'Not Your Average Speakers' on February 5th in downtown St. Petersburg.  

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Gasparilla Interactive Festival in Tampa spotlights digital tech

The first Gasparilla Interactive Festival is designed to showcase local, state and national tech talent, highlight innovative technologies and attract entrepreneurs to the Tampa Bay region.

Feature Story The lobby of Mary  Lee's House is warm and inviting for families.

For Good: Mary Lee's House in Tampa provides one-stop-shop of services for children in need

Florida’s child advocacy professionals count on Mary Lee’s House in Tampa to take in, treat and protect neglected and abused kids who end up in state custody. The success of the 7-year-old nonprofit emanates from its Founder, Mary Lee Farrior, one of the newest inductees into the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame.

Feature Story Peter Kageyama.

St. Pete author challenges cities to create more opportunities for love to grow

What do you love about where you live? Those are the places and things to do that author Peter Kageyama recommends cities recreate in order to build loyalty and morale. Read about  “Love Where You Live: Creating Emotionally Engaging Places.’’

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Q&A: Bill Jackson, 2015 entrepreneurship educator of the year

A professor at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg is named the nation’s top Entrepreneurship Educator at a conference in Tampa. The winner, Bill Jackson, shares his insights on entrepreneurship with 83 Degrees Media.

Will work for food? Try Harbor Dish Community Cafe in Safety Harbor

Harbor Dish Community Cafe is a restaurant concept where people pay what they can afford for meals or opt to volunteer in return for meals. The cafe is part of a broad-range of goals aimed at helping the working poor, seniors, military veterans and at-risk youth.

USF Young Innovators compete for chance to appear on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

School-age students (K-8) who sign up to compete in the USF Young Innovators challenge will have a chance to submit their inventions to appear on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.’