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Jackson Heights leader calls for public transit improvements in East Tampa
Jessi Smith
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Neighborhood Association president calls on state and local officials to prioritize projects that center on what she identifies as an overdue need to improve public transit service in East Tampa.
Feature Story
City prioritizes road safety in East Tampa, but tight budgets create roadblocks
Jessi Smith
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Three major transportation projects in East Tampa currently respond to urgent needs identified by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Vision Zero: City of Tampa, and Vision Zero Hillsborough.
Development News
St. Pete picks Miami developer to transform area around The Trop
Christopher Curry
Monday, December 6, 2021
The City of St. Petersburg picks the developer of edgy Midtown Miami to tackle the transformation of the property surrounding Tropicana Field.
Feature Story
Looking for unique gifts this holiday season? Shop local
2021 gift guide from 83 Degrees
Caitlin Albritton
Thursday, December 2, 2021
From artist-made pieces to experiences for sharing, our Tampa Bay Area guide to shopping local for the holidays offers a selection of unique and special gifts.
Development News
Community Land Trust could help alleviate local affordable housing crisis
Yvette C. Hammett
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Hillsborough County's proposed new Community Land Trust is designed to help alleviate the affordable housing crisis in Tampa and surrounding communities.
Feature Story
Shaping the local art scene: Katherine Pill at the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Pete
3rd of 5 in a series about local curators
Caitlin Albritton
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
While Curator Katherine Pill does research for exhibitions on artists who may not have gotten their due acclaim while they were alive, her passion is working with living artists -- especially women and underrepresented emerging artists.
Feature Story
Creative exploration SPACEcraft lands at parks around Pinellas
Christopher Curry
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
SPACEcraft, a free hands-on mobile art experience built out of shipping containers, moves around public parks in St. Pete, Clearwater, Largo, Dunedin, and Palm Harbor.
Buzz
Clearwater's new city manager sees opportunities ahead
Monday, November 29, 2021
Source:
Tampa Bay Times
New Clearwater City Manager Jon Jennings has his work cut out for him, including the revitalization of downtown and development of the waterfront.
Buzz
BEEP, beep! New smart car takes you along Tampa Riverwalk
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
Source:
Creative Loafing
The Tampa Riverwalk isn't just for pedestrians and bicyclists anymore. Be on the look out and hop onboard a new smart car offering driverless service around a portion of downtown.
For Good
Local artists head to sea to capture essence of research vessel
Yvette C. Hammett
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Florida artists Carol Mickett and Robert Stackhouse are crossing the ocean aboard the Falkor to capture its essence in paintings, images, and film while calling attention to climate change.
For Good
One Day Tampa Bay exhibition aims to visually capture our lives
See it at the Dunedin Fine Art Center
Caitlin Albritton
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
The images taken by professional as well as amateur photographers will be on display at the Dunedin Fine Art Center through Dec. 23.
Innovation News
All about Art on the Block: Poetry Posts to open calls to artists
Caitlin Albritton
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Looking to apply for Tampa's Art on the Block program but don’t know where to start? Join Robin Nigh and Melissa Davies on a Nov. 17
webinar to learn more about the process and what they want.
Innovation News
UT gains recognition at global pitch conference
Cheryl Rogers
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
The University of Tampa made a good showing at the 38th Annual Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization’s Global Conference and Pitch Competition in downtown Tampa.
Feature Story
Google Black Founder Fund winner expands energy-saving company
COI Energy grows from Tampa
Cheryl Rogers
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Tampa’s SaLisa Berrien has been ramping up her business-to-business energy-saving company, COI Energy, with help from Google for Startups.
Feature Story
Uptown District in Tampa continues to grow, evolve
Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Investors in the Uptown District surrounding the University of South Florida gather to celebrate ongoing hospital expansions, new Yuengling entertainment complex, and continued redevelopment of RITHM.
Feature Story
Keeping a dream alive: Envisioning a chess park in East Tampa
Siham Kharfan
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Architect Joshua L. Jones imagines his chess park concept as a seed that could help grow community engagement and civic pride as well as additional investments in East Tampa.
Feature Story
Book excerpt: Cell to Success by Chance L. Boyd
Chance L. Boyd
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Entrepreneur Chance L. Boyd of Tampa gives readers an intense glimpse into his life with the release of his debut book, "Cell To Success: A Journey of True Liberation.''
Innovation News
Tampa tech companies TheIncLab, Abacode add more jobs
Cheryl Rogers
Monday, November 15, 2021
TheIncLab and Abacode in Ybor City offer top pay, benefits for talented individuals.
Buzz
Pinellas County moves closer to zero emissions by 2050
Thursday, November 11, 2021
Source:
WUSF Public Media
Pinellas County commits to using 40% renewable energy sources by 2030; 100% for operations by 2040; and 100% for the entire county by 2050.
Development News
Renovation, expansion begins on Tampa Convention Center
Skanska is primary contractor
Yvette C. Hammett
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
The renovation work on the Tampa Convention Center is designed to make it more attractive in competition for larger groups and gatherings.
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Greater Dayton School integrates health care to boost student success
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Source: Upword - UP