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What's new at USF? New dorms, dining options, expanded USF Eye Institute on Tampa campus

The University of South Florida’s Eye Institute is beefing up services. Plus the USF campus is buzzing with activity as students return to new residence halls and restaurants.

Development News Historic Building at Main and Howard in Tampa

Catrinas Mexican restaurant to reopen in old Fourth of July Cafe building in West Tampa

The owners of Catrinas Tampa plan to maintain the original character of the historic brick building at the corner of West Main Street and North Howard Avenue.

Feature Story Derrick Blue, interim CEO of THAP Group in Tampa.

Urban Stimuli: East Tampa incubator helps local small businesses thrive

THAP 5508 in East Tampa is making a real impact for fledgling businesses, tech and non-tech alike. Learn more about how it works.

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For Good: Saddlebred Saviors give slaughter-bound horses a second chance in Florida

Family-friendly Lutz FL riding academy partners with Lakeland farm to rescue horses otherwise headed to slaughterhouse. Find out what they do and how you can help.

Feature Story Rescued horses nuzzle in the pasture.

Horse rescue farms work with Amish to keep road warriors out of kill pens

A growing number of Amish horse owners don't like the idea of sending a faithful family servant "to the butcher," as they say. They are working with rescue farms to find alternatives.

Development News Gwen Myers speaking at the AFT news conference.

Hillsborough referendum calls for more sales taxes to support better roads, safer alternatives

A November ballot referendum for improved transportation will ask Hillsborough County voters to support raising the local sales tax paid on a dollar spent from 7 cents to 8 cents. 

Innovation News .

Nomination deadline approaches for University Area Community Impact Awards

Time is running out to nominate organizations for the University Area Community Impact Awards, which applaud the efforts of groups making a difference in the Tampa's innovation district.

Feature Story Constance Mims at Blind Tiger Cafe in Ybor City.

Creative City: Tech, architecture, design firms spur Ybor renaissance

Next-gen urban pioneers help drive the transformation of Ybor City, Tampa's best-known historic neighborhood, from a focus on nightlife to one that nurtures creative workers throughout the day. 

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What's new in local healthcare? Concierge Medicine for Women

A new women’s health center on Davis Islands in downtown Tampa is expected to provide more consistent and personal care for patients.

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Job News: Companies in growth mode to expand staff

Newgentek, a Tampa technology company, is off to a fast start. Plus Validity opens a Tampa office, and more news about the Tampa Bay job scene.

Buzz Casey McDonough exhibition at HCC's Gallery 3.

Art Snax: Public Art Speaker Series inaugural event, and other art events on local menu

From a backstage pass to public art to international photography to acrobatics to antiquities to storytelling, August arts events in Tampa and Hillsborough County offer up a wide spectrum of choices.

Innovation News Innovation Summit 2018 at Amalie Arena.

Tech Bytes: Synapse gears up for next Innovation Summit 2019

Synapse is preparing for its next Innovation Summit in January. Plus NeuX Technologies Inc. joins Tampa Bay Technology Incubator, and more Tampa Bay Area tech news.

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West Tampa attracts young families, next-gen homebuyers

First-time homebuyers and Tampa natives looking to return to their historic family roots find new opportunities in West Tampa. 

Feature Story Kelly Quinn explains to Academy Prep students how the water samples they collected will be analyzed in the lab.

USF journalism students test safety of local drinking water

Lessons learned by journalism students from USFSP’s Neighborhood News Bureau on how to research and report on lead in drinking water will be shared at the Society for Environmental Journalists Conference in Michigan this fall.

Innovation News Amanda Williams is Smart Packaging Lead for Jabil Packaging Solutions.

Need more soap? Jabil designs packaging that automatically reorders for you

Tired of tracking your household or company consumables? There soon will be a better way: packaging technology can reorder for you.

Development News Big Ray's Fish Camp

Big Ray's Fish Camp heads to Tampa Riverwalk

Big Ray's, a popular seafood restaurant in South Tampa, will soon open another dining spot on the Tampa Riverwalk next to The Sail by the Tampa Convention Center in downtown.