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Healthy Bodies = Better Business In Tampa Bay

The Tampa Tribune Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Have you walked for 30 minutes today?

Health and business leaders from across Tampa Bay are placing a new focus on health and healthy workplaces under the auspices of Healthy Tampa Bay, a new initiative by the Tampa Bay Partnership.

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St. Pete Creatives, Leaders Talk Love Notes

SaintPetersBlog Tuesday, February 21, 2012

The idea of a Family Friendly First Friday at North Straub Park won the hearts and minds of about 500 people attracted to a community discussion in St. Petersburg about "For The Love of Cities'' and what could make St. Pete even more attractive.

Author Peter Kageyama and Mayor Bill Foster challenged residents to leave creative "love notes'' that will be lasting and will help build on people's desire to live, work and play in the city.

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Swiss Collection Of Egyptian Art Makes U.S. Debut In St. Pete

Creative Loafing Tampa Tuesday, February 21, 2012

The Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg is hosting an exhibit of Egyptian art never before seen in the U.S. The collection was amassed by a Geneva, Switzerland foundation and includes art from the estate of fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent.

"Ancient Egypt — Art and Magic: Treasures from the Fondation Gandur pour l’Art'' includes more than 100 pieces.

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Sarasota's Asolo Rep Brings New Twist To Yentil

NPR Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Many are familiar with Barbara Streisand's Academy Award-winning 1984 film Yentil based on the short story by Isaac Bashevis Singer and play by Leah Napolin.

Now, audiences can experience the story as it's interpreted by singer-songwriter Jill Sobule. She composed original songs for the production, currently on stage at Sarasota's Asolo Repertory Theatre through April 26.

Sobule recently discussed her interpretation with NPR and "All Things Considered" host Guy Raz.

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ULI Sees New Homes, Biz Along River, North Of Downtown Tampa

Tampa Bay Times Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Urban Land Institute board members from Birmingham, Denver, Philadelphia and across the country spent weeks studying and walking the area of Tampa north of downtown on both sides of the Hillsborough River before coming up with a recommendation intended to help spur redevelopment that includes mixed-use, mixed-income housing, retail, arts venues and public spaces.

The idea is to redesign the neighborhood to attract new investments while honoring Tampa's rich cultural and ethnic heritage, much like what is currently underway with the Encore project northeast of downtown.

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First Lady Promotes Mi Plato Initiative In Tampa

Tampa Bay Times Tuesday, January 31, 2012

First Lady Michelle Obama recently spoke at Tampa's National Supermarket on North Armenia Avenue to promote Mi Plato -- Spanish for 'my plate' -- a healthy eating guideline aimed at Hispanic families.

Mrs. Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack unveiled the My Plate program last year, which promotes an emphasis on fresh fruit and vegetables, grains, protein and dairy as part of a healthy diet.

Mi Plato teamed up with Goya Foods to help spread an awareness of healthy choices to consumers.

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Tampa Bay Times Picks Top 50 Restaurants

Tampa Bay Times Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Food critic Laura Reiley shares her picks for the Tampa Bay region's top 50 restaurants.

The Tampa Bay Times writer selects three restaurants each from more than 25 different neighborhoods.

Her list includes a diverse selection of eateries ranging from Clearwater's Cafe Ponte to downtown Tampa's Bamboozle Cafe to James Beard nominee The Refinery.

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Fortune: Publix Among Top Employers, Lakeland

Fortune Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Publix Super Markets ranks as one of the best companies to work for in America.

The Lakeland-based company ranks #78 on Fortune Magazine's list of the best 100 companies, including Google, Microsoft, Whole Foods Market and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Publix is one of five Florida-headquartered companies to make the Top 100. San Antonio-based USAA and Colorado-based PCL -- both of which have offices in Tampa -- rank at numbers #20 and #29, respectively.

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Tampa's Girlstories Theatre In UN Spotlight

Brahma Kumaris Report Tuesday, January 10, 2012

The United Nations' International Year Of Youth developed a year-long project called Spotlight Values designed to challenge, support and inspire youth.

As part of the project Spotlight Values' creative arts specialist Bebe Butler partnered with Tampa's Girlstories Theatre for monthly workshops and performances including artistic expression in the form of poetry, storytelling and Shadow Theater.

A presentation made for United Nations officials in December featured a video of Girlstories participants and their reflections on what peace means to them.

Check out the report. (Skip to page 32 to read about Girlstories' involvement.)

Halifax Media Group Buys Sarasota Newspaper

The New York Times Tuesday, January 03, 2012

Arthur Sulzberger Jr., chairman of The New York Times Company, praised the publications within the Regional Media Group for serving “as trusted institutions in their communities, delivering news and information that matter most to their readers.”

Sulzberger added that the group’s sale “will enable The New York Times Company to continue our transformation to a digitally focused, multiplatform media company.”

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Mapping 2012: Prosperity, Challenges, Opportunities

Tampa Bay Times Tuesday, January 03, 2012

Tampa Bay Times business columnist Robert Trigaux predicts mostly good times ahead in Florida's economy.

Among his projections: Population growth, more jobs, casinos, rising insurance rates.

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Tampa Leaders, Businesses Reach Out To Cuba

Miami Herald Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Since weekly flights between Tampa International Airport and Cuba began, Tampa Bay businesses have made an effort to strengthen business ties with Cuban leaders.

Tampa intends to position itself as a new gateway city by linking the cultural heritage of Cuba and Ybor City, according to a recent article in the Miami Herald.

In September the Florida Orchestra sent musicians to deliver nearly 50 donated instruments to the Amadeo Roldan Conservatory in Havana. U.S. House Rep. Kathy Castor of Tampa and Bob Rohrlack, president and CEO of the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, plan trips in 2012 to show support for increasing international business.

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City Of Tampa Picks LA Firm To Create Master Plan

St. Petersburg Times Tuesday, December 06, 2011

Los Angeles-based accounting firm AECOM was recently hired by Tampa mayor Bob Buckhorn to create a 20-year blueprint for urban development in the neighborhoods of downtown Tampa, Tampa Heights, Ybor City, the Channel District and North Hyde Park.

Funding for the project is through a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development grant totaling $1.18 million, a $125,000 match from the city and $125,000 from in-kind support, according to the St. Petersburg Times.

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USF Health Preps For Move To New CAMLS, Tampa

USF Health News Tuesday, December 06, 2011

The University of South Florida's health training programs are preparing to move to the school's new Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation facility in downtown Tampa.

USF's two-year-old Team Education and Multidisciplinary Simulation Center offers medical professionals and students the opportunity to put their skills in emergency medicine, internal medicine, neonatology, obstetrics and pediatrics to the test in state-of-the-art simulations that mimic real-life medical scenarios.

With the relocation to USF's new CAMLS training facility, TEAMS will have access to expanded surgical and robotics training programs with a heightened sense of realism.

Florida was recently named one of the world's emerging life science clusters in a recent Jones Lang LaSalle report. It states that Central and South Florida development projects -- including CAMLS -- "will have a tremendous impact over the next 10 years on the region's life sciences community."

Check out a PDF of the report.

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Tampa Bay Home To 23 Golden Spoon Restaurants

Florida Trend Tuesday, December 06, 2011

Restaurant Editor Chris Sherman selects a handful of Florida eateries for the "Golden Spoon Awards'' every year. Categories include Best New Restaurant, Best Brand, Golden Spoon Award and the Golden Spoon Hall of Fame.

This year five Tampa Bay area restaurants made Florida Trend's Best New Restaurant list including Dade City's Pearl in the Grove, Sarasota's Pomona and Owen's Fish Camp, and Tampa's Bianchi's Enoteca and Carmel Cafe.

Tampa-based chains Ceviche, Roy's and Fleming's were all recognized in Best Brand.

Golden Spoon Awards were given to eight Tampa Bay establishments including Clearwater's Cafe Ponte and St. Petersburg's Parkshore Grill.

Florida Trend recognized seven Tampa Bay restaurants in its Hall of Fame category, including Tampa's Mise en Place and Sarasota's Michael's on East.

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