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John Richardson prepares his Jon's Gourmet Products Jerk Smoked Turkey Spread.

Local food entrepreneurs find recipes for success

Ever dream that your grandpa’s signature hot sauce might be your recipe for success? While starting any business is no easy task, becoming a food entrepreneur is a special challenge. Find out what makes a food-based venture cook with lessons from some of our most recent Tampa Bay startups.

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University of Florida prepares to launch Innovation Station in Sarasota County

The University of Florida Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering will open the first physical extension of the college’s Florida Engineering EXperiment Station (FLEXStation) in Sarasota County.

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Innovative aquaponics facility in Tampa Bay to grow produce, farm fish

Global Aquaponic Inc. will be opening a facility in the Tampa Bay area within the next year.. The facility will use an innovative technique to grow produce and farm fish that uses 90 percent less water than traditional soil-based farming. 

UF researchers cultivate hybrid poinsettias that thrive year-round in Florida

Demand is increasing for poinsettias to be included in landscaping as easy-to-grow, year-round plants in Florida.

For Good: Seafood processing plant wins Gulf Coast Community Foundation incentive grant
Westchase foodie alert: New restaurants opening

The Westchase area of Tampa welcomes two unique dining options as Tampa Bay Brewing Company opens a second location in the suburbs, and co-founder of Bonefish Grill, Tim Curci brings an innovative twist to the farm-to-table concept. 

Florida Farm Bureau offers grants to local schools for agriculture, gardening projects
Courtney Campbell sports new palm trees as part of beautification project

The Courtney Campbell Causeway is lined with more palm trees as the FDOT includes the span in its Bold Beautification Program. Plans for more landscaping on the Pinellas side of the causeway are in the development stages. 

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