Tampa-St. Pete Grows Talent, Attracts Smart People
If it’s true that smart people flock to places that attract other smart people, the Tampa Bay region may be the next hot place for the college-educated to call home. […]
Largo
The City of Largo truly lives within its means. It doesn’t issue bonds. It doesn’t go into debt. It saves, and then spends – a rarity in most public and private circles. The city puts a premium on quality of life, providing a wide array of recreational options for its residents, young and old. An active public library and a busy cultural arts center help host a full slate of special events and recreational activities. Pinellas County’s third-largest city with 75,000 residents, Largo stands out as one of the most affordable housing markets in Florida, and, as a result, many families buy their first homes here. Largo’s economic base boasts a wide variety of manufacturers.
Florida Summer Camps Innovate To Meet Urgent STEM Needs
A unique mix of STEM summer camps in Tampa Bay sets out to connect students with greater knowledge and confidence while preparing them to join the workforce with the abilities necessary to land in real jobs.
Early Learning Initiative Aims To Help At-Risk Children, Pinellas County
The JWB is focused on serving five priority neighborhoods -- south St. Pete, North Greenwood in Clearwater, the High Point area, east Tarpon Springs and the unincorporated area of Lealman.
USF Professor Eyes Global Weather To Predict Hurricanes
June 1st marked the official start of the six-months-long hurricane season, prompting some Floridians to start stocking up on supplies and tuning into weather reports. But for one USF Tampa scientist, hurricanes and tropical storms aren't a cause of anxiety; they're a source of endless fascination and a focus of her career.
Largo Temporarily Suspends Impact Fees
Largo joins Dade City and North Port in suspending impact fees on builders in order to encourage construction.
“Hold My Paw”: St. Pete Puppy’s Story Aids PARC
Proceeds from Hold My Paw, a fully illustrated children's book about Snapper, a yellow Lab, who overcomes illness and his fear of injections, will go to PARC, a Pinellas County provider of services for children and adults facing physical and mental challenges.
Photo Slideshow: Tampa Bay Public Art Collection
Art is infectious, especially when it comes to what public art can do to build community. Watch and listen along as photographer Julie Busch Branaman takes us on a tour of some of Tampa Bay's finest public art. Some you may very well see everyday and some likely will surprise you. Enjoy.
