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Development News Site of new mural to be painted at HCC, Dale Mabry.

New call for artists to create first mural at HCC Dale Mabry

The mural project has a budget of $20,000. The deadline for proposals is October 1.

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Video story: Artist Lesley Arroyo, St. Petersburg

Designer creates jewelry inspired by wanderlust. Meet Lesley Arroyo of Fernweh Designs in St. Petersburg.

Feature Story Phillip Furman has been inducted into the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame.

Q&A: Phillip Furman, leader in fight against AIDs

Phillip Furman began groundbreaking AIDs research long before the deadly virus behind it was discovered. He and other researchers went on to invent the blockbuster drug AZT.

Feature Story The Panfilo de Narvaez Expedition of 1528

Book excerpt: The Panfilo de Narvaez Expedition of 1528 by James E. MacDougald of St. Petersburg

A new book tells the story of early Spanish explorers who landed first in Florida on the way to documenting their discovery of what is now the United States. An upcoming symposium will feature more details.

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MeSpoke gaining traction, plans to ramp up globally from Tampa

The Tampa Bay Area-based MeSpoke, which leverages the power of social media to sell fashion and beauty merchandise, is making plans for a $1 million seed round to ramp up operations.

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Cunsthaus hosts Shrill Society Nasty Woman Game Night

Cunsthaus, an artists' collective in Seminole Heights, is hosting a Nasty Women Game Night on Friday.

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Tech Bytes: Deadline nears to apply for Tampa Bay Wave Post-Accelerator Program

Tampa Bay Wave is accepting applications for its Post-Accelerator Program. Plus the scoop on upcoming tech events in Tampa Bay.

Development News Andre Hampton, Managing Director at Streams Capital

New co-working space opens in Channel District, downtown Tampa

Factory 114 will feature more than 30 fixed workstations and floating desks to accommodate about 100 people in the 7,200-square-foot space. Total membership will cap out around 300.

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TECO to launch two new solar energy projects

Tampa Electric Co. is opening new solar energy farms in southeast Hillsborough County and in southern Polk County to serve customers in the Tampa Bay Area.

Partner Content A bustling Franklin Street in 1925. Two streetcars are seen operating together, known as a "double header".

Tampa Armature Works building: From public transportation to public market

Armature Works, recently renovated into new meeting spaces and a food hall featuring some of the Tampa Bay Area’s best restaurateurs, once served as a maintenance facility for Tampa’s early streetcar system. 

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Rise of creatives in West Tampa neighborhoods

Much of the production for the recently completed documentary, “The Goody Goody: Past, Present and Future,” took place at Creative on Main Street studios in West Tampa -- "a groovy place to be.'' 

Innovation News Startup Tampa Bay Week 2018

Startup Week Tampa Bay 2019 starts with August 2018 kickoff event

Interested in Tampa Bay's entrepreneurship ecosystem? Get involved with Techstars Startup Week Tampa Bay 2019, which is planning a kickoff gathering Aug. 29, 2018.


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It is business NOT as usual at these Tampa Bay Area meeting spaces

Bay area businesses are plucking employees from traditional meeting rooms and placing them in unique settings to inspire fun, friendship and out of the box thinking. Find out where people are gathering.

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Dedicated rowing studio opens in North Hyde Park in West Tampa

VKNG Fitness in North Hyde Park adds VKNG Row to its array of workout options, bringing new rowing classes and programs to West Tampa.

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New 35-story luxury condo building will be Tampa Bay's third-tallest building

Elevé will join a handful of other developments aiming to revitalize the Channel District. Billions of dollars are being invested into the district, which connects Amalie Arena with Port Tampa Bay along the waterfront.

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A first for Tampa Bay: The French American School opens in St. Pete

St. Petersburg's rising international vibe prompted Elizabeth and Willy LeBihan to establish the Tampa Bay Area's first school where kids speak French exclusively from day one.

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Allergic to peanuts? New protocol being tested at USF may make your life easier

Living with a peanut allergy can be challenging, but a peanut protein being tested at the University of South Florida may help children and adults increase their tolerance.

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Inaugural Tap Dance Festival makes its way to Dunedin

The inaugural Dunedin Tap Dance Festival will take place in mid-September at Pioneer Park on Main Street in downtown. All tappers are welcome.

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ROBOTICON brings together students for space-themed event in Tampa

High school students who have built robots weighing up to 120 pounds will be competing at the University of South Florida in September at ROBOTICON.