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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

Blind Tiger Cafe, CoWork Ybor open in Ybor City
TEC Garage opens for business in St. Petersburg
UT grads grow startup into ‘Advluence’ ad agency

Passion drives the team behind Advluence, a startup created by a University of Tampa grad intent on growing his business into one that competes on the national stage while helping local companies carve out their share of the market. 

Hillsborough County’s economic initiative, entrepreneurial center shine spotlight on startups
Local college grads plug into new experiences with ‘Never Have I Ever’ Tampa blog

Three University of Tampa and University of South Florida graduates carve out space in the blogosphere by exploring what many have never experienced on the Tampa entertainment scene. 

Cowork Ybor provides space for local creatives, plans open house Oct. 9
Carrollwood Day School Hosts Startup Weekend For Youth Entrepreneurs
Business Incubator Brings Coworking Space To Bradenton
A Game For Life: Amputees Learn Movement Through Virtual Reality

A multidisciplinary team of researchers at the University of South Florida in Tampa uses innovative technology to treat survivors of accidents, disease and war with a new, more effective form of physical therapy assessment and rehabilitation.

New Ybor City Concept Shop Combines Caffeine, Clothing And Coworking

The Blind Tiger, a new coffee, tea and textiles cafe, will serve beverages from Buddy Brew Coffee and TeBella Tea Company, and provide a boutique selection of Black & Denim apparel and accessories along with community co-working space.

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