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The NoHo Bistro: A Taste Of Tampa To Savor

Tomas Carrasquillo III and Tina Hurless, owners of The NoHo Bistro in West Tampa, credit a personal touch, attention to detail and good food locally grown as the secrets to making their restaurant succeed even in a tough economy.

Teens Help Test New Drugs For Diabetes Research At USF, TGH

A clinical trial being conducted by USF researchers at Tampa General Hospital seeks to test the effectiveness of a drug designed to treat Type 1 diabetes. The trial involves patients between the ages of 10 and 20, who have been diagnosed within the past three months.

The Independent: Seminole Heights Pub Pours World’s Beers For Friendly Crowd

If you enjoy trying new beers, engaging in good conversation and meeting a variety of people, The Independent in the Seminole Heights neighborhood of Tampa may be the sweet gathering spot you've been seeking. Modeled after its sister pub in St. Petersburg, the intimate setting offers a hip place to meet your peeps.

Ella’s Americana Folk Art Cafe = Good Eats, Funky Atmosphere In Seminole Heights, Tampa

Couple realizes dream in serving up favorite recipes surrounded by a multisensory feast of folk art and live music on North Nebraska Avenue. The result: a diverse group of diners often show up looking for visual and taste experiences they can't find elsewhere.

Revisiting The Art Of Dining At The Refinery in Seminole Heights, Tampa

The Refinery Owners Michelle and Greg Baker enjoy serving dishes that can't be found on standard menus. Their mantra:  "At The Refinery, we believe good food and good drink are a necessity … not a privilege."

24Hours: TAMPA, Emilie Kuperman

Like so many ambitious rising stars, Emilie Kuperman doesn't choose to live in a "9-to-5" world. She'd rather spend her waking hours pursuing something significant, whether it's at home, work or play. Follow along as 83 Degrees tracks her life in a typical 24 Hours in Tampa.

Doormet Cafe: Tasty Edibles, International Coffees, Teas Heat Up South Tampa

A pair of native sons return to Tampa to invest their life savings in a cafe and catering business designed to satisfy the Tampa Bay region's thirst for international coffees, teas and wines while feeding our hunger for gourmet food.  And they'll deliver to your door!

Tampa Filmmaker Sarah Wilson Reels In Your Heart

You may not know her name, yet. But those who know her work predict that USF student Filmmaker Sarah Wilson will one day capture your attention on the big screen and, maybe, even on Hollywood's red carpet.

Green Beings Feed A Hunger In Tampa Bay

Residents of the Tampa Bay region don't have to travel far to find Earth-friendly green businesses that cater to every whim. Shops run by dedicated environmentalists and entrepreneurs remain true to Mother Nature and Father Time by engaging in sales and trades designed to ensure our sustainability.

Redesigning Tampa’s Urban Core Sparks Creativity

USF graduate students captured two international design awards for proposals to reclaim and revitalize neighborhoods bordering downtown Tampa that have long thirsted for the creativity, new energy and strategic investments that will be required to make such dynamic dreams become reality. 

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