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For Good: Tampa church hosts forum on regional water crisis, leadership

The speakers at the faith-based community conversation on water are among the Tampa Bay region’s leading experts in wildlife conservation and marine biology.

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Rooster & the Till duo opens new hangout spot in Seminole Heights, Tampa

Bocce ball. Shuffleboard. Better than stoner food. Nebraska Mini-Mart welcomes you to hang out in the charming Seminole Heights neighborhood of Tampa.

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New Tampa Bay Regional Resiliency Coalition promises collaborative action on climate change

Realizing Resilience: 83 Degrees presents a 2-part series on the Tampa Bay Regional Resiliency Coalition and Florida's need for mitigation and adaptation in the face of sea level rise and climate change. Read Part 1.

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New medical research & education building strengthens St. Pete’s Innovation District

Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital’s new $95 million Research and Education Building is expected to be an economic driver for St. Petersburg and the region. It positions the hospital to be one of the premier academic pediatric hospitals in Florida.

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Local thought leaders on job proofing your future, how to get hired in an evolving digital age

Launchcode hosts "Disrupting the Digital Norm,'' a convo among local tech experts about preparing for jobs of the future in a fast-paced, fast-changing world. Learn more.

Innovation News Carl Vervisch is Co-Founder of Social Forces.

Ybor firm aims to make its mark in the evolving advertising industry

An Ybor City firm is serving advertisers worldwide who want to reach customers through social media.

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Manor Riverwalk along the Hillsborough River to start leasing units

Riverwalk Manor on the west bank of the Hillsborough River between Kennedy Boulevard and Brorein Street offers new apartments within walking distance of downtown Tampa.

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South Tampa to get a multifamily gated townhome community

New apartments and townhomes are being built on the former site of Tampa Jai Alai near MacDill Air Force Base.

Feature Story Supporters of black businesses get on the bus to help support Tampa based businesses.

Black Business Bus Tour introduces shoppers to unique small shops

The purpose of the Black Business Bus Tour in Tampa isn't solely to promote local black-owned businesses, but also to help improve networking opportunities and economic conditions for the whole community.

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Familiar design shapes many new Tampa Bay Area apartments, condos

In addition to enhancing the visual appeal for urban dwellers and prospective residents, practical and cost reasons are driving an increasingly common design that wraps parking garages with apartments. Read on to learn more.

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Institute features Tampa’s smoking start to Cuban independence

It all started with a cigar -- just one of many historical tales to be discussed during 2019’s National Endowment for the Humanities grant-funded institute on Tampa’s revolutionary immigrants.

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SEED Day teaches youths about social entrepreneurship

A social entrepreneurship program aims to teach students how to tackle society’s problems.

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BBQ Pitmasters star to open new restaurant in South Tampa

The Deviled Pig's Ole Hickory Smoker can accommodate 1,000 pounds of meat at one time.

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New owners of old Santaella Cigar factory in West Tampa have big plans for future

Space for events plus independent artists and other creatives are on the drawing board for renovated Santaella Cigar factory in West Tampa.

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USF plays pivotal role in eradication of river blindness

What motivates USF Researcher Thomas Unnasch, one of the world's leading experts on river blindness, to keep battling the global disease for almost 30 years? Read his story.

Feature Story Greg Lindsay is co-author of Aerotropolis: The Way We’ll Live Next.

!p celebrates innovation, investments in USF area of Tampa

The Tampa Innovation Partnership marks progress, outlines opportunities with Jeopardy! Champion Greg Lindsay, co-author of Aerotropolis: The Way We’ll Live Next.

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For Good: New Tampa Players launches new theatre project for special needs kids

New Penguin Project encourages special needs children to discover their creative talents in theatre.

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Job News: The Mad Botter hires in aerospace tech, plus more

An expanding Plant City company is looking for development talent in the aerospace sector. Plus the latest news for Tampa Bay Area job seekers.


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The Crafty Squirrel brings trends from Down Under to downtown St Pete

It’s fair to say The Crafty Squirrel is unlike anything else on Central Avenue in St. Petersburg. Artisan pizza is common enough but if you’ve never heard of teapot cocktails, you’re probably not alone.

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Two new 'trophy' office buildings for Water Street Tampa

Designed by New York architectural firm Cookfox, 1001 Water Street will stand as a 20-story building boasting around 380,000 square feet of office space. The building will feature a rooftop terrace, plus indoor and outdoor space for meetings, events, and conferences.