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Construction Boom May Follow Bust, Florida Jobs

Tampa Bay Times Tuesday, August 07, 2012

The construction industry in Florida is showing signs of revival following a long dry spell through the recession.

Jobs building houses, retail and office spaces, industrial warehouses, roads and bridges are looking more and more likely going into 2013.

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Getting Around Downtown Tampa: Pedal Buses, Anyone?

Tampa Bay Times Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Humana plans to provide mini buses pedaled by the passengers as part of the ambiance surrounding the RNC when Republicans and their families arrive in Tampa in August.

The pedal-powered vehicles can be a great way to get a little exercise while chatting with friends and pedaling around downtown.

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CNBC: Challenges In Florida's Business Climate

Tampa Bay Times Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Florida's ranking in an annual CNBC survey dropped primarily based on difficulties for businesses to obtain capital, fluctuating education standards and increasing transportation needs.

The survey follows changes implemented by unpopular Gov. Rick Scott, including the Florida governor's rejection of federal money for high-speed rail.

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I-4, Crosstown Connector Rises East Of Tampa

The Tampa Tribune Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Construction on the I-4 Crosstown connector, which is designed to alleviate truck traffic from downtown and Ybor City while making it easier for the big rigs to get into and out of town, is progressing despite some weather-related delays.

The $400 million, 12-lane elevated highway project should be complete in fall 2013.

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More Flights, More International At Tampa Airport

The Tampa Tribune Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Edelweiss Air's new nonstop flights from Tampa to Zurich mark the beginning of Tampa International's growing efforts to add international and nonstop flights to the rest of the globe.

Far behind Miami and Orlando for years in offering such flights, airport executive director Joe Lopano is largely credited with changing the emphasis and outlook for what's to come.

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Urban Charrette Helps Design Tampa's Future

Architect Tuesday, May 22, 2012

The urban design project Urban Charrette in Tampa is helping shape what's next for Tampa by engaging community members in conversation and actions, including the city's InVision Tampa process.

The group aims to create strategic partnerships among design specialists -- architects, urban planners, builders, etc. -- to create a more sustainable community that nurtures more livable spaces.

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Bike Sharing Slowly Re-Emerges In St. Pete, Tampa

Creative Loafing Tampa Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Bike sharing programs are sweeping the nation's cities as commuters and downtown dwellers look for alternative transportation.

The Tampa Bay region is no different as two young men try to convince public office holders and private investors that bicycles are worth the investment.

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Compelling Reasons To Save The Gandy Bridge, Tampa-St. Pete

The Tampa Tribune Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Alan Snel, director of Southwest Florida Bicyle United Dealers, makes the case for saving the old span of the Gandy Bridge for pedestrians, bicylclists, skateboarders and other non-motorized users.

Before the bridge closed in 2008, some 600,000 people crossed it on foot or propelled by personal energy keeping healthy while enjoying the Tampa Bay's terrific outdoors.

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Tampa Port Eyes Pinellas For New Seaport

The Tampa Tribune Tuesday, May 08, 2012

Tampa Port authorities are considering options for building a new seaport west of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge to accommodate new and anticipated megaships that are too big to pass beneath the bridge and can't navigate the turns required to get into the existing port.

Doing so could rapidly escalate the number of cruiseship passengers attracted to Tampa Bay as well as open doors for new freight shipping.

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Tampa Train Station Sees More Passengers Aboard Amtrak

The Tampa Tribune Tuesday, May 08, 2012

Train passenger traffic through Tampa is increasing faster than the national average, according to recent stats released by Amtrak.

The increase may be attributable to higher gas prices, automobile traffic congestion on Florida roads and a preference for mass transit by young professionals who frequent cities in the Northeast.

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Tourism In Tampa Bay Soars, Snowbirds Flock To Florida

The Tampa Tribune Tuesday, May 01, 2012

For the second year in a row, tourism is up in Tampa Bay as measured by overnight visitors.

The Republican National Convention in August is expected to attract another 50,000, including 15,000 reporters and broadcasters.

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Connect People And Better Transit Will Follow, Tampa

Tampa Bay Times Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn urges residents to help shape the city's next 25 years by actively participating in the city's InVision process.

Tampa Bay Times Columnist Ernest Hooper suggests the best path to follow is on that successfully connects people to the places where they live, work and play.

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RNC Watch: 300 Buses To Shuttle Delegates In Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay Times Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Delegates to the Republican convention in Tampa in August will avoid the discomfort of snarled traffic moving into and out of downtown by riding 300 air-conditioned buses on routes designed to get them quickly between hotels and RNC activities.

The routes may even include bus-only designated lanes on Interstates 4 and 275.

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President Obama Stops In Tampa To Tout Global Trade

The Miami Herald Tuesday, April 17, 2012

President Obama stopped in Tampa to address a friendly crowd at Port Tampa on his way to the Summit of the Americas in Colombia.

He talked about increasing trade with Latin American countries while putting all Americans back to work.

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Honda Ships New CRVs South Through Port Tampa

Tampa Bay Times Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Global trade through the Port of Tampa shifts up a gear with new shipments of Honda CRVs to the Caribbean islands.

The Port continues to grow as both a destination and debarkation point.

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