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Justine Benstead

Justine Benstead is a writer and social media manager who lives in the sunny Hyde Park neighborhood of Tampa. She grew up in New Jersey and then Florida, graduating from the University of South Florida with a BA in English. She aspires to become a Jeopardy! champion and enjoys reading, kickboxing, taking her dog on long walks, and photography. Follow her on Twitter at @JustineinTampa. Justine enjoys telling stories and writing profiles about Tampa Bay's emerging technology and innovation news scene and entrepreneurs.

Justine Benstead's Latest Articles

Ad agencies hiring in Tampa? ChappellRoberts, Dunn&Co., SPARK and more
Buy a pair (or a mat), plant a tree: Tampa company seeks crowdfunding

Sustain the yogi lifestyle by backing Tampa-based company Gurus natural rubber sandals on Kickstarter with their second product: a premium cork yoga mat.

Poynter Institute shares space with innovative St. Pete entrepreneurs

The Poynter Institute, a globally recognized leader in journalism education, opens its downtown St. Petersburg doors and leases space to a bevy of local startups in need of a place to call home. 

$1.1M grant boosts employment services at Helen Gordon Davis Centre for Women in Tampa

A $1.137 million grant from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity will help the Helen Gordon Davis Centre for Women expand its Employment Services Program to help thousands of Hillsborough County residents seek jobs.

On the job hunt? Upcoming career fairs in Tampa Bay

Searching for a new career? On the hunt for a post-grad position? Planning to change professional directions? Consider attending an upcoming Tampa Bay area job fair.

Who’s hiring in Tampa Bay? Booz Allen, Lowry Park Zoo, and more

Love animals and event planning? Or yearn to write for magazines or the military? Find your perfect new job in the 83 Degrees May 2015 "Who's hiring in Tampa Bay?" jobs roundup.

With $1 million at stake, UT students take on urban slums

A student team from the University of Tampa will compete for $1 million in seed funding from the Hult Prize Foundation to help provide early chilldhood education to young children in urban slums across the globe.

Creativity takes center stage at June startup event

Are you a member of the Tampa Bay creative community? Fashion entrepreneurs, interior designers, architects, graphic artists and other creatives are invited to join in and collaborate at Startup Weekend Design Edition, Tampa Bay - taking place June 5-7, 2015.

Casting call: Musicians, show how ‘St. Pete Shines’ in the city’s new national ad campaign

Musicians and singers in St. Pete have the chance to perform in a national advertising campaign. Submit entries by May 1, 2015; the public concert and competition will take place from 4-10 pm at Sly Bar in DTSP on May 9, 2015.  

For Good: Recycled bike shop wins $1,000 Awesome Tampa Bay grant

The ReCycle Bin, a free bike shop built from entirely recycled parts and filled with entirely donated ones that's located in Ybor City, is the latest recipient of a $1,000 grant from Awesome Tampa Bay.

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