The future of farming in Florida? Meet the robots
What’s the most efficient, cost-effective way to pick strawberries and other Florida crops? Only time will tell. But it’s looking increasingly like the future of Florida farming may be in […]
Bradenton
A Gallup survey ranking 26 U.S. communities found Bradenton scored highest of all in the category of “emotional attachment” as measured by social offerings, physical beauty and an open and welcoming nature. That friendly vibe particularly permeates the Village of the Arts, an enclave where bountiful whimsy expresses itself in the district’s colorful cottages, studios, galleries, book stores and restaurants. Bradenton is also home to the headquarters of Beall’s Department Stores, Tropicana Products and Champs Sports. Just to the west, mile-wide Anna Maria Island is home to three laid-back island communities. Just to the east is Lakewood Ranch, one of Florida’s newest and hippest planned communities.
October job fairs target unemployed, underemployed
October job fairs in the Tampa Bay region, including one organized by Hillsborough County Commissioner Sandy Murman, help connect you to employers who may hire you on the spot.
Florida communities prepare for sea level rise, potential costs to economy
Planner Brady Smith cites the City of Tampa vulnerability analysis as an “example of regional leadership” that other communities may want to follow going forward. The Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council also held a series of “Peril of Flood” workshops over the last year, as another.
Interactive career tool helps job seekers research market
FREIDA, the Florida Research and Economic Information Database Application website, helps jobseekers do customized research online into their career options in the Tampa Bay Area – and across the state.
June job fairs seek employees for construction, healthcare, hospitality and government
Job fairs in Tampa Bay are recruiting for careers in construction, healthcare, hospitality, government and more.
USF adds accelerated nursing studies in Pinellas, Sarasota, Manatee counties
A new five-year program offered by the University of South Florida is intended to train baccalaureate nurses to work in Pinellas, Sarasota and Manatee counties.
Fringe festival comes to Ybor; outdoor art events abound during the month of May
May abounds with outdoor entertainment options, including a number of art festivals and shows during the Mother’s Day weekend.
Manatee, Bradenton feel sense of urgency to staunch local brain drain
Manatee County community leaders estimate 70 percent of the local workforce will retire over the next five years, but millennials aren't sticking around to prepare for future job openings.
Tampa Bay Area cities, counties offer summer jobs for teens
The city of Tampa is hiring teens in East Tampa; applications are due by April 7. Plus other youth openings and other tips for students looking for summer work.
3.0 Leaders innovation, investment conference returns to Bradenton
The fourth annual Innovation and Investment Convergence Conference features action sessions that help entrepreneurs connect and contribute.
