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Feature Story The Factory at the Fairgrounds in St. Pete.

Fairgrounds: Immersive arts destination could transform South St. Pete

Janan TalaferTuesday, February 11, 2020
Fairgrounds, a new interactive, experiential arts destination under construction in historically impoverished South St. Pete, is an example of creative placemaking designed to celebrate the arts, creativity, and play while creating jobs and economic opportunities.  
Buzz Gator by ESH.

Painting Tampa red, blue, black, yellow, and every hue in between

Julie GaristoTuesday, February 11, 2020
This weekend’s Tampa Bay Fresh Fest -- a celebration of local murals and artists -- create a positive economic impact on the Tampa Heights-Seminole Heights neighborhoods long after the annual event.
Innovation News City of Clearwater's new enhanced web tools give easy access to property information.

Clearwater launches online tool to attract new business investments to U.S. 19 corridor

Julie GaristoTuesday, February 11, 2020
Want to know more information before investing in property? The City of Clearwater's new enhanced web tools give easy access to data you need and some you didn't know you needed.
Feature Story Embarc Collective

Embarc Collective aims to turn Tampa into top city for startups

Allison KoehlerSunday, February 9, 2020
Embarc Collective, an educational nonprofit organization designed to enable Tampa Bay's startup talent to develop enterprising and prosperous companies, launches in downtown Tampa.
For Good The student becomes the teacher; after 8-9 weeks, children become mentors for new music students.

Instruments 4 Life: Taking kids from Hot Cross Buns to empowerment

Tuesday, February 4, 2020
Instruments 4 Life, a Tampa Bay Area nonprofit, uses music lessons and instrument donations to mentor youth. Find out why and how you can help.
Feature Story A drone's-eye view of the new USF Health Morsani College of Medicine and Heart Institute in downtown Tampa.

USF medical school opens new chapter on innovation, growth in Tampa

Kathy SteeleTuesday, February 4, 2020
The new Morsani College of Medicine is expected to have an outsized impact on Tampa’s economic growth, and on USF’s reputation as a medical research and teaching university not only in Florida but in the nation and around the globe.
Feature Story USF Health SVP and Dean Charles Lockwood.

Q&A: Dr. Charles Lockwood, SVP of USF Health

Diane EgnerTuesday, February 4, 2020
Dr. Charles Lockwood, Dean of the Morsani College of Medicine and SVP at USF Health, shares his insights about the state of healthcare and USF's role in it.
Innovation News Doug Borwick, author of “Building Communities, Not Audiences.”

IDEA workshops for local arts organizations aim to foster community engagement

Caitlin AlbrittonTuesday, February 4, 2020
Two workshops in Tampa are designed to encourage arts organizations to engage audiences in interactive and community activities. The first is in February at the Tampa Bay History Center.
For Good Recycled plastic art by Kendall Ker and Katrina Shonka, 10th Grade Art Teacher: Terrie Forester, Berkeley Preparatory School.

8th Annual Doodad Repurposed Sculpture Competition focuses on plasticsFree student workshops in February; display in March

Caitlin AlbrittonMonday, February 3, 2020
The theme for the 2020 Doodad Repurposed Sculpture Competition is 'Shoes: Oh the Places You’ll Go' using Dr. Seuss’s book as inspiration and used plastics as material.
For Good Meals on Wheels delivery.

Coming this summer to Tampa: More Meals on WheelsVolunteers needed

Amy HammondTuesday, January 28, 2020
The success of a recent capital campaign to support the expansion of the Tampa Meals on Wheels kitchen facility means more people will soon be served and more volunteers will be needed to ensure deliveries.  
Development News Proposed Tampa Heights townhomes.

Tampa Heights Victorian townhome project moves forward

Allison KoehlerTuesday, January 28, 2020
Investors take notice: The Tampa Heights neighborhood is developing into prime real estate for people wanting to experience the local urban lifestyle and/or set up a small shop.
Feature Story Lavante Pope

For Good: Ryan Wells Foundation in Pinellas County supports next gen chefs

Amy HammondTuesday, January 28, 2020
The Ryan Wells Foundation helps fund culinary scholarships, industry training opportunities, and funds for consumable purchases in Pinellas County schools. Fair warning: We recommend that you not read this article on an empty stomach. We can't be responsible for your drooling.
Feature Story Artist Anastasia has been awarded a number of grants for her ongoing project FloodZone, including the South Arts Fellowship and Michael P. Smith Fund for Documentary Photography.

USF CAM solo exhibitions contribute to climate change conversation

Julie GaristoTuesday, January 28, 2020
Sponge Exchange by artist and educator Hope Ginsburg and FloodZone by artist Anastasia Samoylova each examine rising temperatures and sea levels, water quality, and the impact of our carbon footprint with both humor and pathos.
Innovation News Dr. Kemesha Gabbidon, USFSP

USFSP post-doctoral fellow receives grant to research, reduce HIV stigma in Tampa Bay

Jessi SmithTuesday, January 28, 2020
A $70,000 Transformative Grant awarded by the Gilead COMPASS Initiative will enable a new program in the Tampa Bay Area that aims to tackle the stigma surrounding an HIV diagnosis, with the goal of reducing new diagnoses through preventative education and increased health screenings.
For Good Members of the Improvaholics.

St. Petersburg Celebration of the Arts 2020: The Year of Tolerance and Acceptance

Amy HammondTuesday, January 21, 2020
Almost 30 events associated with The St. Petersburg Celebration of the Arts are meant to foster collaboration in the local arts community.
For Good LiveWork Studio's Echo Quilt, 2018 recipient of the T² Grant.

For Good: Gobioff Foundation launches new microgrant program

Amy HammondTuesday, January 21, 2020
Calling all creatives: Microgrants of $500 each are intended for projects designed to enhance the cultural landscape of the Tampa Bay Area.
Feature Story Tampa Bay TRANE VP Stephen Koontz explains the role of 98 ice storage tanks at the District Cooling facility.

How to be cool: Water Street Tampa chiller plant sports innovation

Joshua McMorrow-HernandezTuesday, January 21, 2020
Water Street Tampa's state-of-the-art District Cooling facility does more than keep the insides of nearby homes and businesses at a comfortable temperature. The chiller plant represents a forward-thinking, environmentally friendly leap into the future.
Feature Story Matt Allen, founder of Dark Door Spirits.

Locally owned, locally made: The growing craft spirits scene in Tampa Bay

Janan TalaferTuesday, January 21, 2020
Tampa Bay’s craft breweries may have a head start, but local craft spirit distilleries are scaling up fast and capitalizing on demand for local artisanal rum, vodka, whiskey, and gin.
Feature Story Pipes inside Water Street Tampa's new chiller plant.

How it works: Making Water Street Tampa cool

Joshua McMorrow-HernandezTuesday, January 21, 2020
Frederick Dela Cruz, Director of Engineered Solutions for Tampa Bay TRANE and Founder of the new Tampa Bay Energy Efficiency Alliance, explains how the new Water Street Tampa District Cooling system uses three basic components that work together.
Innovation News Synapse 2018

Synapse Summit 2020 touts entrepreneurial ecosystem in Tampa Bay Area

Allison KoehlerTuesday, January 21, 2020
Synapse, a Tampa-based business and tech enterprise, aims to connect private industry leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, public officials, and academics at its annual summit.
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