Every day before dawn they saddle their horses, coil their lariats and whips, and ride out to work the herds. They are Florida cattlemen—living legacies of the pioneer days and guardians of the landscape that has shaped them. 
Today their culture is under threat, as are the landscapes, watersheds and wildlife that thrive in their […]

This week and next I will be traveling with a delegation from Northern Ireland to Washington DC, Austin, Texas and finally to here in Tampa Bay.  The 15 person delegation consists of leaders from the not for profit, political, business and economic development communities. Their interest in the US is to see how communities are […]

There’s a distinct, textured sound to a master’s brush or pen stroke. It’s rhythmic and deft, but quiet. You have to focus—to be attentive—to hear it. But it’s the sound of inspiration and genius.
It’s also a sound long part of our collective Tampa Bay heritage—a legacy reaching back to the 1870s, the infancy of our […]

This week we kick off the very first Gasparilla Film Festival presented by Wachovia and Wachovia Insurance Services. The film festival opens Wednesday night, February 28, 7 PM at the Tampa Theatre. The Opening Night film is Fay Grim, starring Jeff Goldblum and Parker Posey. The festival runs through the weekend, with A Night in […]

The State of Florida was ranked 41st in America’s 2006 Health Rankings Study, a dismal honor considering the United States already ranks low among developed nations. Organized by the Patel Foundation for Global Understanding, a group of about 75 regional, multi-disciplinary leaders (including CreativeTampaBay) came together on Jan. 26, 2007 to discuss how to address […]

It’s odd. It’s artsy. It’s fun. It’s definitely not MySpace. It is the dream project for Tampa based entrepreneurs Karen Post and Jocelyn Ring. The concept was birthed during a work/play excursion to New York City in December of 2005 while splitting an incredible piece of flourless, dark chocolate cake and drinking a fine cabernet. […]

I can only assume that most creative people in Tampa Bay know who Michael Bublé is.  If not, he is a 29 year old pop singer who does older classic songs in a newer jazzier style.  What does that have to do with anything?  Well on Nov. 20, the Planning Commission took a bold step […]

Since opening nearly thirty years ago, the University of South Florida’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has served over 100,000 small businesses, helping them get off of the ground or grow their already successful establishment.  It started as a pilot program, and today serves more than 5,000 clients per year.
Located in downtown Tampa at 1101 […]

Admit it, you saw the word “opera” and your eyes glazed a little, right?
Maybe you’re thinking of large women in Viking helmets. A lot of singing in foreign languages. Complicated plots. Long, boring productions.
But what if you saw ad copy like this:
They act. They sing.They play with sharp objects.And then they die.Romeo and Juliet: The […]

Last month, I presented the museum’s annual report for fiscal year 2005-2006 to the board of trustees. The report outlined important accomplishments for this organization that occurred during the past 12 months. After joining the museum in September 2005, and in concert with the museum staff, we launched a strategic plan designed to evaluate every […]