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Kimberly Patterson

Kimberly Patterson is a writer and native Floridian, born and raised in the Tampa Bay area. She graduated from the University of South Florida with a BA in Communication, where she found her passion -- writing. When not glued to a laptop, she can be found around town with her two young children exploring the Bay area, and experiencing the region from their point of view. 

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Note dates for upcoming Tampa Bay Area tech events

Are you an innovator or entrepreneur looking for a place to network? 83 Degrees has you covered with the places to get plugged in around Tampa Bay in this latest tech roundup.

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Solar co-op arrives in St. Petersburg, Sunshine City

St. Petersburg shows commitment to renewable energy with solar co-op. The co-op enables homeowners and business owners the opportunity to save on electricity costs while helping the environment.  

Who is hiring in Tampa Bay? Check out this hiring roundup for August

Which companies are hiring this month in the Tampa Bay region? Check out the 83 Degrees August hiring roundup.

NY luxury fitness company expands to Tampa, estimates 400 new jobs

Blink Fitness, which has over 50 locations in the New York metro area, is expanding into the Tampa region. Owner Todd Magazine anticipates opening up to 20 gyms, creating up to 400 jobs. 

MOSI collaboration aims to enrich experience for those on autism spectrum

MOSI in collaboration with Behavioral Consulting of Tampa Bay (BCOTB) plans to make changes to the museum, including signage that includes sensory information and rearranging exhibits allowing guests to bypass sections that could cause overstimulation in those on the autism spectrum. 

Downtown St. Pete gets new ramen restaurant, townhomes

Downtown St. Petersburg gets its first ramen restaurant in the Edge District, plus another upscale townhome community, as development continues in the city. 

Lakeland web company incentivizes people to get moving

Yes.Fit is a web app that enables users to participate in virtual races, maps their progress using exotic or historic routes such as the Redwood Forest or the Pacific Coastline, and celebrates their achievements with medals and recognition on social media. 

Who is hiring in Tampa Bay? July hiring roundup

Who is hiring in Tampa Bay? This 83 Degrees Job News roundup for July features growing companies looking to fill new and existing positions in the Tampa Bay region.

Tampa startup simplifies commercial videomaking

SurgeCurve, a Tampa startup, creates a platform that helps companies capture, publish and promote their own videos. 

Sound blocking company grows, plans to add 5 jobs in Tampa

A major investor gets behind Tampa startup Residential Acoustics, which manufactures soundproofing materials such as walls, panels, curtains. 

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