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What's new at USF? New dorms, dining options, expanded USF Eye Institute on Tampa campus
Cheryl Rogers
Saturday, August 18, 2018
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.
Video story: Learn how Mote Marine Lab in Sarasota is tackling red tide outbreak in Gulf
Saturday, August 18, 2018
Source:
The Washington Post
Development News
Catrinas Mexican restaurant to reopen in old Fourth of July Cafe building in West Tampa
Dyllan Furness
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
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
Urban Stimuli: East Tampa incubator helps local small businesses thrive
Alex English
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
THAP 5508 in East Tampa is making a real impact for fledgling businesses, tech and non-tech alike. Learn more about how it works.
Feature Story
For Good: Saddlebred Saviors give slaughter-bound horses a second chance in Florida
Jan Hollingsworth
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
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
Horse rescue farms work with Amish to keep road warriors out of kill pens
Jan Hollingsworth
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
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
Hillsborough referendum calls for more sales taxes to support better roads, safer alternatives
Dyllan Furness
Monday, August 13, 2018
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
Cheryl Rogers
Monday, August 13, 2018
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.
Development News
New Sparkman Wharf in Tampa to add biergarten, oyster bar, taqueria & more
Dyllan Furness
Tuesday, August 7, 2018
Feature Story
Creative City: Tech, architecture, design firms spur Ybor renaissance
Dyllan Furness
Tuesday, August 7, 2018
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.
Feature Story
What's new in local healthcare? Concierge Medicine for Women
Cheryl Rogers
Tuesday, August 7, 2018
A new women’s health center on Davis Islands in downtown Tampa is expected to provide more consistent and personal care for patients.
Innovation News
Job News: Companies in growth mode to expand staff
Cheryl Rogers
Tuesday, August 7, 2018
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
Art Snax: Public Art Speaker Series inaugural event, and other art events on local menu
Caitlin Albritton
Monday, August 6, 2018
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
Tech Bytes: Synapse gears up for next Innovation Summit 2019
Cheryl Rogers
Monday, July 30, 2018
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.
Development News
Tampa's blow dry bars help fix your hairdo without the hassle
Dyllan Furness
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Feature Story
West Tampa attracts young families, next-gen homebuyers
Marty Clear
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
First-time homebuyers and Tampa natives looking to return to their historic family roots find new opportunities in West Tampa.
Feature Story
USF journalism students test safety of local drinking water
Janan Talafer
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
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.
The Portico cafe, event space in downtown Tampa marks first anniversary
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Source:
The Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church
Innovation News
Need more soap? Jabil designs packaging that automatically reorders for you
Cheryl Rogers
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
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 heads to Tampa Riverwalk
Dyllan Furness
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
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.
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