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Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council takes technical lead in statewide flood mitigation planning
Federal grant supports vision, planning for Florida's future
Jessi Smith
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Six of Florida's regional planning councils receive grants through the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity to create a statewide approach to flood planning and mitigation.
Buzz
Champa! City of Tampa plans celebratory Super Bowl LV parade
Go Bucs! fever sweeps Tampa Bay Area, Florida
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
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City of Tampa Mayor's Office
Fans get ready to celebrate the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Super Bowl win during a public parade on Wednesday, Feb. 10.
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Video story: Designing communities for health equity
Plan Hillsborough: Health in All Policies
Becky Yettaw
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Well-designed communities appeal to people of all incomes, demographics, and cultural backgrounds for lots of reasons, none more important than their own health and that of their families.
Feature Story
Book excerpt: Call Me Commander by Jeff Testerman and Daniel M. Freed
'A Former Intelligence Officer and the Journalists Who Uncovered His Scheme to Fleece America'
Jeff Testerman
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
On Commander Bobby Thompson of Tampa: "By the time he was done, he would hold the purse strings of one of the most remarkable fund-raising campaigns in U.S. history, stand with politicians at the highest levels of government, and cause officials across the country to wonder, how did he do it all?'' Read more.
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Commentary: Head east from Tampa to see our present and our future
Dee Maret
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Where's the next commercial real estate boom shaping up in Florida? Look east of Tampa to County Line Road between Plant City and Lakeland, says Dee Maret of Bridgewater Commercial Real Estate.
Feature Story
Art Snax: SPAACES in Sarasota nourishes local artists, fosters creativity
Caitlin Albritton
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
While many galleries in Sarasota are focused on retail with traditional forms of art, SPAACES aims to offer contemporary exhibitions that push the boundaries of what art can be while collaborating with artists from different mediums.
Innovation News
App uses digital images of a healthier you to keep you moving
Lauren Wong
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
A new app developed in Tampa uses images of a fitter you to motivate your regular workout routine and better health. Learn more.
For Good
Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay scores with Kickoff to Rebuild
30 Tampa area homes to undergo repair, renovation
Amy Hammond
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
As part of a Super Bowl LV-related rebuilding project, Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay plans to replace 20 roofs and make repairs in 10 homes owned by low-income families around Tampa.
For Good
Game Changer: Super Bowl LV inspires community change
Tampa Host Committee launches systemic justice initiatives under Forever 55
Amy Hammond
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Initiatives introduced by the Tampa Bay Super Bowl LV Host Committee under its Forever 55 Legacy Program’s Systemic Justice pillar stand to open discourse regarding racial inequities and inspire lasting local improvement.
Development News
Sparkman Wharf welcomes new restaurants, offices to Downtown Tampa
Nobel Rice, Burger Fi, and The Battery get new digs
Lauren Wong
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Nobel Rice, Burger Fi, and The Battery join the lineup of local foodie favorites at Sparkman Wharf in Downtown Tampa along with new offices for Coldwell Banker Realty.
Feature Story
Punxsutawney Phil takes one look ...
S. Aaron Laden
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Dr. S. "Aaron'' Laden, a retired pathologist in the Tampa Bay Area, looks for humor in the everyday vicissitudes of life. This week he weighs in on the Groundhog Day weather forecast.
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Collaborative Skyway 20/21 art exhibition at 4 local museums moves forward
Caitlin Albritton
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
The postponement caused by COVID-19 results in new concepts and energy behind the artistic expression to be seen in the upcoming Skyway 20/21 exhibition at Tampa Bay Area art museums.
Feature Story
St. Pete is abuzz about prospects for redo of The Trop
7 development groups are vying to transform the ballpark, neighborhood
Christopher Curry
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
While the Tampa Bay Rays have a reputation for exceeding expectations on the diamond, the Tropicana Field property has an asphalt sea of unfulfilled potential. That potential may soon be realized thanks to creative responses to the City of St. Pete’s RFP for redeveloping the area. Learn more.
For Good
Books Save Lives picks winner: 'Learning to Breathe'
Virtual event features Janice Lynn Mather’s young adult novel
Amy Hammond
Monday, February 1, 2021
Book award winner "Learning to Breathe'' is a young adult novel about a young pregnant girl who feels alone in her predicament.
How to stay fit while running for a cause with Virtual Strides
Lauren Wong
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
A small business situated on the east coast of Florida connects local runners and running groups throughout the globe in competitions and philanthropy in virtual experiences.
Development News
Success of Cross Bay Ferry focuses on expansion
New routes, extra services, more vessels under consideration
Paul Catala
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Among the ideas under consideration for expanding the Cross Bay Ferry is adding a commuter line connecting the Ruskin-Riverview-Apollo Beach area of south Hillsborough with MacDill Air Force Base to serve active duty personnel and civilians.
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New Florida CraftArt exhibit features top contemporary artists
Caitlin Albritton
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Members’ Show: Contemporary Craft at its Finest
is a juried exhibition showcasing 79 pieces of original art by contemporary craft artists working in Florida and around the nation.
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Video stories: The Art of Women Tampa Bay -- Art Chat
Diane Egner
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Painter and Animator Kayla Moon is the latest featured female artist on “The Art of Women Tampa Bay -- Art Chat’’ with filmmaker Renee Warmack.
Feature Story
Imagine Clearwater looks to transform city waterfront
Christopher Curry
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
On the City of Clearwater's RFP for redesigning the urban waterfront: “I think we are going to get interest from developers we have not seen in Clearwater before,” Mayor Frank Hibbard says. “I think we are going to have some excellent choices.”
Feature Story
On stating the obvious ...
S. Aaron Laden
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Dr. S. "Aaron'' Laden, a retired pathologist in the Tampa Bay Area, looks for humor in the everyday vicissitudes of life. This week he takes on stating the obvious.
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