Tampa Bay Business Journal Monday, November 19, 2007 - 5:58 PM EST
Gov. Charlie Crist continues to promote environmentally friendly building throughout Florida, making stops Monday in Pinellas and Sarasota counties to recognize efforts there. Crist visited the 110-year-old Belleview Biltmore Hotel, which will be renovated by Legg Mason Real Estate Investors according to standards […]

From the Tampa Bay Business Journal - by Alexis Muellner Editor Friday, September 28, 2007
The real image of the Tampa Bay economy is a lot more arts centric than meets the eye.
At least that's the common wisdom among local advocates pushing to ratchet up urgency among elected officials and economic development strategists that arts-related businesses […]

By Susan Hemmingway The Tampa Tribune Published: Aug 9, 2007
Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine recently named the Tampa and St. Pete area among the best for retirees because it is "the place to go" for those who want to reinvent themselves. They may leave a career in midlife to pursue new dreams and new jobs, […]

Tampa Bay Film Commissioner Krista Soroka and CTB Executive Director Donna Manion appear on Media Talk in preparation for the Tampa Bay Film Forum on June 6.  See the video here:

CreativeTampaBay, Tampa Bay Film Commission, Film Florida and
Digital Media Alliance of Florida
Present
The Tampa Bay Film Forum
   
A community forum is being held to connect filmmakers with information and resources that will lead to a stronger film industry in the region. The forum begins with two concurrent sessions followed by the opening reception of Film […]

Wednesday, June 6, 2007

Join us for a community film forum that will focus on issues important to members of the film community. The forum takes place at the Italian Club in historic Ybor City and will bring together industry members to learn about and discuss topics of relevance to developing local talent and interests.
Held […]

Hillsborough County Commissioners are seeking volunteers to serve on a variety of citizen advisory boards and councils. Residents interested in seeking appointment must be registered voters in Hillsborough County. These are voluntary positions, and members serve without compensation. Citizens appointed may be required to file financial disclosure. Deadline for applications is Friday, March 30, 2007.
Applications […]

When CTB shared the results of the “Things Look Different Here” research study last May, it generated considerable discussion in the press (click to see clippings.)  Now we want to hear what Tampa Bay citizens think through a series of solution-oriented, world cafés. 
The feedback we get will be compiled and added to our widening […]

With chain restaurants and high-tech hubs proliferating in cities around the world, the Bay area takes a close look at what sets its cities apart. Click here to read the full article >>
Tampa TribuneBy: Dave Simanoff

By DAVE SIMANOFF dsimanoff@tampatrib.com
Published: May 19, 2006

TAMPA - Beaches, the Buccaneers and even exotic dancers may play a role in the Tampa Bay area’s economic growth.
Why?
They make us different from most other places.
The things that set the Tampa Bay area apart from the rest of the country help spur more jobs, drive […]