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October Arts Roundup: Spooky screenings, art benefit sale, and more
Caitlin Albritton
Monday, October 4, 2021
From Halloween-related events to art sales to mural festivals, there’s something artsy going on every week for you in October. What's not to like?
Feature Story
USF Health experts provide answers to COVID-19 questions
Dr. Bruce Shephard
Friday, October 1, 2021
The CDC released an urgent Health Advisory on Sept. 29 urging COVID-19 vaccinations among all pregnant women. The announcement came the same day as a USF Health-sponsored panel of experts met to address questions about COVID-19 and Women’s Health.
For Good
Tampa Arts Alliance hosts series of townhall meetings to solicit needs of the local art community
Anyone can participate
Caitlin Albritton
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
What’s next? The 4th Tampa Arts Alliance townhall meeting will focus on East Tampa during a virtual meetup on Oct. 6 and then Downtown Tampa and Ybor City on Oct. 13 in person at Rialto Theatre.
Buzz
Q&A with Leroy Moore, affordable housing expert
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
Source:
MSN.com
Leroy Moore, Senior VP/COO with the Tampa Housing Authority and chair of the Urban Land Institute's racial equity task force for Tampa Bay, answers questions about ongoing property developments in the region.
Innovation News
2 Tampa companies to present at Florida Early Stage Capital Conference
$100,000 in prizes at stake
Cheryl Rogers
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
Oracle Health and PolyMaterials App were among 24 companies selected to present at the 14th annual Florida Early Stage Capital Conference.
Innovation News
Genesis Systems of Tampa offers solution to global water scarcity
Cheryl Rogers
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
A portable WaterCube
TM
developed by Tampa’s Genesis Systems may be the answer to water scarcity around the world.
Feature Story
Commentary: On welcoming Afghan refugees to America
Luis Viera
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
Tampa City Councilman Luis Viera, whose family immigrated to Florida from Cuba, urges the state and the Tampa Bay region to actively welcome Afghan refugees just as we have other immigrants throughout history.
Feature Story
Audubon's Project Bur-O tries to bring burrowing owls back home to Hillsborough County
Yvette C. Hammett
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
Burrowing owls, a once-abundant species in Florida, have all but disappeared in Hillsborough County. Find out how you can help bring them back.
Feature Story
New Life Village near Tampa provides new homes for foster kids, new purpose for seniors
Intergenerational living helps all ages in need
Lauren Wong
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
New Life Village in Palm River is working to reduce the number of children who have been in foster care for over a year while providing new purpose for seniors.
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Find the latest coronavirus news, info in Florida
Monday, September 27, 2021
Whether you live in Florida or are considering a visit, here are links to a few of the best resources for news and information about COVID-19 and vaccines.
Development News
Uptown Sky will create more affordable housing in North Tampa
Yvette C. Hammett
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Blue Sky Communities is working in partnership with the University Area Community Development Corp. to build the new Uptown Sky development near Fletcher and I-275 in North Tampa.
Development News
Grocery shopping options up in Tampa as new stores open in downtown, Tampa Heights, Westshore Marina
Lauren Wong
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
The dreams of Downtown Tampa dwellers and workers come true as new grocery stores and expanded shopping options open within walking distance.
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83 Degrees, USF Mass Comm launch East Tampa storytelling project
Wayne Garcia
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Solutions Journalism stories will focus on the grassroots efforts of people and organizations in East Tampa who are chipping away at difficult issues that continue to impact the quality of life in its historic neighborhoods.
Feature Story
Who's hiring? Advent Health, Tampa Bay Area transit agencies seek talent for new, open jobs
Cheryl Rogers
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
In this Tampa Bay Area jobs available monthly update,
83 Degrees
features opportunities in the healthcare and transit industries. Plus more.
Innovation News
New companies to compete for 2021 Startup of the Year
Cheryl Rogers
Monday, September 20, 2021
The deadline to signup for 2021's Startup of the Year community, the first step toward consideration for the annual Startup of the Year Award, is September 30.
Innovation News
TechWomen Rising Accelerator kicks off in Tampa
Cheryl Rogers
Monday, September 20, 2021
Tampa Bay Wave announces a 15-member cohort for its TechWomen Rising accelerator program. See who got picked and what they are doing.
For Good
September Arts Roundup: Lenticular experiences, a pop-up, and more
Caitlin Albritton
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Looking for something new to do? Art events this Fall are starting to ramp up in the Tampa Bay Area. Make plans to visit now.
For Good
Student artists compete in Tampa library’s Hispanic Heritage contest
Cheryl Rogers
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
The Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library is accepting original artwork from K-12 students for its annual contest in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month. Plus an update on what’s happening at the library.
For Good
Call for artists: Gasparilla Festival of the Arts plans for in-person event in 2022
Caitlin Albritton
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Gasparilla Festival of the Arts organizers are looking for artist booth submissions for 2022; applications are due Oct. 1.
Development News
Fitness Center, plus ice cream and coffee shops moving into Water Street Tampa
Lauren Wong
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Three new shops agree to move into Water Street Tampa as the urban designed development seeks about 70 in total.
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