For the Week Beginning Monday, June 23rd, 2008

By Megan Voeller, Creative Loafing, June 18, 2008
They say it's always darkest before the dawn. For Americans, things probably look as dark as they have in recent memory: soaring gas prices, rising unemployment, crumbling infrastructure, a decline in global dominance. Among those who see a silver lining […]

For the Week Beginning Monday, December 17th, 2007

This is the last issue of the Buzz for 2007. When we return on January 8, Megan Voeller will become the new editor of the Buzz. You may send items for publication to her at voeller@gmail.com. Join us in welcoming Megan, were confident you'll enjoy what we have […]

For the Week Beginning Monday, December 3rd, 2007

Website - www.eckerd.edu/green Demonstrating the college's commitment to both minimizing its ecological footprint and maximizing environmental awareness and green practices, a new site has been launched.
Eckerd College, the only national private liberal arts college in Florida, has launched an informational sustainability website this month. The website, www.eckerd.edu/green, illustrates […]

For the Week Beginning Monday, November 26th, 2007

November 20, 2007 9:44 AM
Two leading social venture/social entrepreneurship competitions are open for applications from around the world:
The Global Social Venture Competition is seeking entrants for its 2008 competition. The winning business plan will receive $25,000 for its blend of high economic and social returns. There's a total […]

For the Week Beginning Monday, November 19th, 2007

The Tampa Museum of Art (TMA) announced today that it received a lead campaign gift for $1.2 million from longtime Tampa Bay area philanthropist Bretta B. Arthur. Arthur has been affiliated with the museum for nearly 30 years and has a strong commitment to education and arts in […]

For the Week Beginning Monday, October 22nd, 2007

Graphicstudio and its director are famous internationally and highly respected by top artists. Who knew? By Chris Sherman, St Pete Times Staff Writer Published October 11, 2007
TAMPA - If Margaret Miller ran a fancy New York art gallery, her biggest problem would be deciding which artist […]

Elizabeth Lieb, Mitzvahmon at www.raintreewriting.com
Recently opened Café Kili of Temple Terrace is a dream come true for Rose. A professional nurse by trade, she relocated with her family to the Bay area 10 years ago from her native Kenya. Since arriving in the United States, she’s worked at various jobs, raised three sons, and […]

Tampa Digital Studios, a leading digital media and visual communications company, announced that it has signed a long-term lease with M&J Wilkow, a Chicago-based company with retail and office properties throughout the country, to relocate its administrative, operations and film/video production facility to Centro Ybor, Ybor City, FL.
Tampa Digital will occupy more than 10,000 square […]

Sarasota-Bradenton ranks No. 2 nationally; Tampa/St. Pete is No. 14. Tampa Bay Business Journal - July 13, 2007 By G. Scott Thomas, Jane Meinhardt and Michael Hinman
Lan Ha, co-owner and partner of Kaleisia Tea Lounge, makes tea and fruit smoothies for lunch-hour customers.
If you’re seeking the ideal place to grow a small business, Florida […]

For the Week Beginning Monday, May 28th, 2007

CreativeTampaBay is partnering with the Tampa Bay Film Commission and Film Florida to host the Tampa Bay Film Forum. Held in conjunction with the Film Florida Annual Meeting June 5-7, the forum will bring local industry members together on topic including funding, pitching and the latest technology. The […]