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Florida Citrus: Taming Wild Stock And Breeding A Legacy

By Jan Hollingsworth Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Central Florida Is Ground Zero in the war against citrus greening, where the battle extends from historic groves to university laboratories, hi-tech strategies and the newest innovatons in crop research.

Agriculture, Environment, Government, Innovation

Haines City, Plant City, Lakeland, Dade City, Venice, Brooksville, Bradenton

Mom Bloggers In Tampa Bay: Keeping It Real

By Megan Hendricks Tuesday, February 12, 2013

For most moms, life with children provides new opportunities and challenges on a daily basis. For a few, writing about it adds to the experience. Meet five mom bloggers in the Tampa Bay region who talk about why they do what they do -- provide advice, share experiences and help define motherhood.

Connections, Diversity, KidsBay, Talent

Spring Hill, Tampa, Brooksville, Land O' Lakes

83 Degrees Reader Survey

By 83 Degrees Team Wednesday, September 05, 2012

Thanks for reading 83 Degrees and showing interest in the people and companies driving change in the Tampa Bay region. To help us better understand you and improve our coverage of the issues you care about, could you please take 60 seconds to answer a few questions? We greatly appreciate your interest and continued support.

Connections, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Environment, Innovation, KidsBay, Talent, Tourism

Bartow, Clearwater, Lakeland, Spring Hill, Largo, Tampa, Sarasota, Dunedin, Brooksville, Bradenton, New Port Richey, St. Petersburg

Tampa Bay Shines, Front Row Tampa Bay

By Diane Egner Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Tampa Bay Shines and Front Row Tampa Bay aim to attract investors in the region by showcasing people, places and things that promote civic pride.

Arts, Diversity, Environment, Financial Services, Health, Innovation, International Trade, Life Sciences, Marine Sciences, Talent, Technology, Tourism

Bartow, Clearwater, Lakeland, Tampa, Sarasota, Brooksville, Bradenton, St. Petersburg

Graduate Tampa Bay: Fueling Local Economy By Degrees

By Megan Hendricks Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Graduate Tampa Bay is a collaborative initiative aimed at growing, nurturing and retaining talent in our region – an effort that could lead to jobs and innovations to fuel the local economy.

Connections, Diversity, Government, Higher Education, Innovation, Talent, Talent Dividend, Workforce Transition

Bartow, Clearwater, Lakeland, Tampa, Sarasota, Brooksville, Bradenton, New Port Richey, St. Petersburg

What's Working In Cities: Placemaking

By Michelle Bruch Tuesday, October 18, 2011

"What's Working in Cities'' is a regular series of stories produced by Issue Media Group publications, including 83 Degrees Media, that features people and organizations that are driving change in urban communities. From Campus Martius in Detroit, which now attracts a million visitors yearly, to Pittsburgh's lively Market Square to Tampa's emerging Riverwalk and St. Petersburg's Beach Drive, the focus is on placemaking and public places that are not only well-designed but also meaningful.

Architecture, Environment, Government, Neighborhoods, Sustainability, Tourism

Lakeland, Brooksville, Bradenton, New Port Richey, Tampa, Sarasota, St. Petersburg

What You Want: 83 Degrees Media Reader Survey

By Diane Egner Tuesday, October 18, 2011

When we asked readers why they read 83 Degrees Media, the response was overwhelmingly reaffirming and encouraging, with repeated calls for us to do even more stories about talent, innovation, diversity and environment. "GO! GO! GO!'' says one reader. So we decided to share a sampling of reader comments.

Diversity, Environment, Innovation, Talent

Bartow, Haines City, Plant City, Clearwater, Lakeland, Spring Hill, Largo, Dade City, Tampa, Temple Terrace, Sarasota, Dunedin, Venice, Brooksville, Bradenton, Land O' Lakes, New Port Richey, St. Petersburg, Wesley Chapel

83 Degrees Media: Not Your Average Speakers Series

By Diane Egner Thursday, October 06, 2011

83 Degrees Media kicks off the "Not Your Average Speakers'' series Oct. 20 with a panel discussion at the Jaeb Theater in downtown Tampa that will focus on "what's working in cities,'' a continuation of an ongoing story theme as we help tell the Tampa Bay region's economic success stories featuring talent, innovation, diversity and environment or sense of place. The event is free and open to the public. To RSVP, follow this link.

Architecture, Arts, Connections, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Environment, Health, Higher Education, Housing, Innovation, International Trade, KidsBay, Neighborhoods, Philanthropy, Sustainability, Talent, Technology, Transportation, Workforce Transition

Clearwater, Lakeland, Largo, Tampa, Temple Terrace, Sarasota, Brooksville, Bradenton, New Port Richey, St. Petersburg

Coastal Caisson: Sustainability Fuels Construction Of New Basements In Florida

By Matt Spencer Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Creativity is bustling at Odessa-based deep foundation construction company Coastal Caisson. Using its Cutter Soil Mixer technology, developed by Bauer in 2004, the company has found its specialty incorporating underground construction with sustainable living.

Construction, Engineering, Environment, Housing, Innovation, Sustainability

Tampa, New Port Richey, Dade City, Spring Hill, Brooksville, Clearwater

Hernando's RoboSharks Spark Creativity, Teamwork To Stand Tall In World Competition

By Matt Spencer Tuesday, April 20, 2010

The four-year-old robotics program at Brooksville's Nature Coast Technical High School has kids immersed in the world of science and technology. These students aren't just making gadgets for competition; they're learning essential leadership and team building skills that will help them stand out in a competitive job market.

Engineering, KidsBay, Manufacturing, Talent

Spring Hill, Brooksville

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