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Feature Story Construction at St. Pete Pier

New St. Pete Pier by the numbers

The new St. Pete Pier is an impressive structure both in design and by the numbers. Here are a few of the more significant numbers you can use as conversation starters at your next networking event.

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Tampa researchers make progress on developing cancer vaccine

A Tampa-based company begins human trials on a possible cancer vaccine.

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Tampa Bay companies stand out on GrowFL 50 Florida Companies to Watch List

Seventeen Tampa Bay Area businesses make the GrowFL 50 Florida Companies to Watch List, a sign of the area's booming economy.

Development News David Iloanya and Tampa Mayor Jane Castor

Community celebrates start of renovation of Mary Bethune Apartments in West Tampa

The Tampa Housing Authority continues the redevelopment of the former North Boulevard Homes property with the start of renovation on the Mary Bethune Apartments. When complete, the full redevelopment will turn the site of the former public housing complex into a mixed-income, mixed-use development known as West River. 

Development News Big Ray's Fish Camp

Big Ray's Fish Camp opens on Tampa Riverwalk

Love noshing on fresh fish during a waterfront dining experience? Check out the new Big Ray's Fish Camp now open outside the Tampa Convention Center on the Tampa Riverwalk. 

Feature Story USF graduate

This is us: International students follow path to success via USF

International students from dozens of countries pursue a host of different courses of study at every educational level at USF, including doctoral programs and specialized degree programs. Meet four who represent so many others.

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Birds, beer, and a booming attraction60 years of Busch Gardens Tampa

The history of Busch Gardens Tampa is marked by unforgettable wildlife and cutting-edge roller coaster rides, including the latest: Tigris, a steel coaster with heart-racing thrills. And don't forget the beer.

Feature Story Construction waste piles up outside Lithia Springs Elementary in East Hillsborough County.

Back to school specials: Cooler schools, fresh playgrounds, lessons in taxation

Nine months after Hillsborough County voters passed a half-penny sales tax for public schools, more than 100 projects are wrapping up just in time for school to start.

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Underwater Circle of Heroes opens off Clearwater

A unique underwater dive memorial honoring U.S. veterans is now open in the Gulf of Mexico about 10 miles off the coast of Clearwater.

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Black tech entrepreneur group from Tampa finds partner in UK

A year after its founding to foster opportunities for black technology workers and entrepreneurs, Tampa nonprofit The Mainframe finds a notable partner in the UK that shares the same mission. 

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'Little pilot, big ships': Skill, experience guide harbor pilot as she navigates Tampa Bay

Harbor Pilot Carolyn Kurtz exudes competence and confidence as she boards ships from around the globe as they enter Tampa Bay. In 24 years, she has guided ships more than 3,700 times.

Feature Story Author Lori Roy

Book excerpt: Gone Too Long, a novel by Lori Roy

Two-time Edgar Award–winning author Lori Roy of St. Petersburg 'entangles readers in a heart-pounding tale of two women battling for survival against a century’s worth of hate' in this timely work of fiction.

Feature Story The perfect temperature.

What more do you want from us? 83 Degrees seeks your input

We want to hear from you! Please take our online survey today. Thanks in advance.

Innovation News StartupBus Tampa Bay 2019

StartupBus Florida yields teams of winners in national competition

What do Hyve and HospitalFee have in common? Both are startup companies from the Tampa Bay Area and both did well in the national StartupBus competition in New Orleans. Read all about it.

Innovation News HCC's Operation Startup program for veterans.

HCC veterans entrepreneurship program partners with Syracuse U

Hillsborough Community College's STRIVE program becomes the first community college veterans entrepreneurship program in the country to partner with the nationally recognized Syracuse University Institute for Veterans and Military Families. 

Development News Altura Bayshore view

Naples developer plans Altura Bayshore condo tower in South Tampa

The condo boom along Bayshore Boulevard continues with Altura Bayshore, a 22-story tower planned by the Ronto Group out of Naples FL. 

Development News Two new shops planned in Westshore Marina District.

Westshore Marina District, Water Street Tampa hit milestones

Two of the largest developments in Tampa, the Westshore Marina District and Water Street Tampa, continue to attract high-end retailers and hit development milestones.

Feature Story The Ring CEO Daniels Ikajevs.

Healthy, creative vibe at The Ring attracts entrepreneurs to downtown Clearwater

The Ring encourages productivity for freelancers with healing amenities that placate all five senses, from its cascading oxygenating plants to its circadian-optimized lighting to its natural scent infusions, kombucha on tap, and futuristic nap pod timed to 20 minutes because a minute more would disrupt the REM cycle. Read on.

Feature Story New book entitled Seizing Success by Mary Key.

Book excerpt: Seizing Success by Mary Key

Executive Coach and Business Consultant Mary Key of Tampa shares the success stories of women leaders in her latest book, "Seizing Success: A Woman's Guide to Transformational Leadership.'' Read an excerpt.

Development News Water taxi in downtown Tampa.

Tampa's Pirate Water Taxi adds boats, more options for rides

As downtown booms and the Hillsborough River draws more activity, Tampa's Pirate Water Taxi is investing $1.6 million to expand its fleet, including a 100-seat boat with an air-conditioned area and a bar.