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From Tampa, Women's Meditation Network spreads its positive message 100 million times over

In 2018, Katie Krimitsos started a meditation podcast for women from her closet. Her Women's Meditation Network now has 14 shows and has surpassed 100 million downloads.

Buzz An ongoing federal study of future Amtrak service bypasses Tampa and Tampa Union Station, the state's second-busiest station, on a proposed Chicago to Florida route.

Buzz: Tampa Train Day returns this Saturday

After a three-year hiatus, Tampa Train Day returns to Tampa Union Station this Saturday.

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Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg names Kanika Tomalin President and CEO

Kanika Tomalin, the former deputy mayor of St. Petersburg, has been named the president and CEO of the nonprofit Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg.

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Buzz: Tampa life science company Verséa Health expands downtown

Tampa life science firm Verséa Health has expanded to a new downtown facility and plans to add 40 jobs over the next two to three years.   

Innovation News Ellie Foden, director of conservation and kayak instructor for ECOmersion; company co-founder Noah Shaffer; and Brady Goldstein, special programs coordinator and tour guide.

Passion for paddling builds blossoming kayak tour business at Weedon Island

Noah Shaffer's passion for paddling and environmental conservation has built a successful kayak tour company exploring Weedon Island Preserve and Boca Ciega Bay. 

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Tampa Bay leaders talk resiliency strategies as hurricane season approaches

With the 2023 hurricane season looming, leaders from across the Tampa Bay region meet to discuss resiliency strategies and programs.

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Masthead gallery: Tampa Riverfest

A photo gallery of the 2023 Tampa Riverfest.

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May arts roundup: concerts, fringe fest, shrimp-themed immersive art...and so much more

The May arts scene in Tampa Bay has concerts, exhibitions spotlighting emerging artists, the Fringe Festival, a new shrimp-themed immersive art installation and much more.

For Good At the Tampa Hope homeless shelter and help center, the arrival of 100 tiny cottages is part of a plan to expand and improve the facilities and resources on-site.

Tiny cottages to house homeless arrive at Tampa Hope

At the Tampa Hope homeless shelter and help center, the arrival of 100 tiny cottages is part of a plan to expand and improve the facilities and resources on-site.

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AMPLIFY Clearwater wants small businesses to get to know Clearwater Business SPARK

AMPLIFY Clearwater took over running the Clearwater Business SPARK  last October and launched programs like "Get Connected," a monthly networking event, to connect more small business owners with one another and the resources available through SPARK.

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USF Health, Tampa General bring health care to communities that need it most

Through mobile clinics, street medicine, the Ybor Youth Clinic and a clinic at Port Tampa Bay, USF Health and Tampa General bring health care into the communities that need it.

Feature Story Tampa rapper and Afrobeats artist Pusha Preme plays the Gasparilla Music Festival on Saturday, April 29th.

Tampa's Pusha Preme brings success story home to Gasparilla Music Festival

Tampa rapper and Afrobeats artist Pusha Preme's success story comes home when he takes the stage at the Gasparilla Music Festival on April 29th. 

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Masthead gallery: EcoFest 2023


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Buzz: Tampa Bay Design Week events

The eighth annual Tampa Bay Design Week has tours and events through April 22nd.

Feature Story The Community Foundation Tampa Bay has taken over administration of Digital Inclusion St. Pete, which is now also known as the Digital Inclusion Project, with plans to expand the program's work to bridge the digital divide.

Community Foundation Tampa Bay expands program to bridge digital divide

The Community Foundation Tampa Bay has taken over administration of Digital Inclusion St. Pete, with plans to move forward with an expanded program that works to bridge the digital divide across Pinellas County and, possibly one day, in Hillsborough.

Feature Story A team of University of Tampa student entrepreneurs discuss their business Fused, a platform for musicians, artists and songwriters to find one another and collaborate.

New Venture Expo showcases startups launching from University of Tampa Lowth Entrepreneurship Center

The New Venture Expo showcases the startups that student entrepreneurs and community founders are launching out of the University of Tampa's Lowth Center for Entrepreneurship. 

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Masthead gallery: Water Street Tampa

A photo gallery of the dynamic Water Street Tampa district, which has transformed the area between the Channel District and downtown.

Buzz Tampa is accepting applications for its eBike voucher program through 5 p.m. Friday, April 14th.

Buzz: Application window for Tampa eBike voucher program closes April 14th

The City of Tampa is accepting applications for its eBike voucher program until 5 p.m. Friday, April 14th. 

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Be a superhero with Children’s Board of Hillsborough County and help prevent child abuse

The Children's Board of Hillsborough County marks Child Abuse Prevention Month on April 18th with “You Too Can Be a Superhero,” a public event to learn how to prevent child abuse and neglect through community involvement.