CreativeTampaBay has assembled a sampling of some of the regions offerings for creative camps this summer. Scroll to the end to find a short list of camps offered around the state. Overviews of the offerings are provided; contact each provider for more details on dates, times, cost and age groups. From tots to teens, […]

We have all heard of the terrible tragedy that befell 15 Dunedin artists the morning of December 9th, as their studios were reduced to a charred memory.  The flames were barely extinguished however, when the hearts of concerned citizens began to open with an outpouring of support.  On Wednesday, December 19th, the Dunedin Fine Art […]

Congratulations to the winners of the First Annual Urban Excellence Awards, which was held this past week.  Of the 23 finalists, 7 organizations and companies stood out.  Each of the finalists have contributed tremendously to downtown’s continued evolution. 
The winners were:

Channel District Community Redevelopment Area – Strategic PlanFly Bar & RestaurantLights On Tampa
Old Tampa Book CompanySkyPoint
Tampa […]

(Dr. Marshall Goodman, VP/CEO of USF Lakeland, and Cindy Price, regional manager, TECO, share ideas in a roundtable discussion at the Nov. 30 regional planning summit.)     “We are the past. We are the present. We are the future.” Emblazoned above the entrance to the Fantasy of Flight conference center, those words greeted participants […]

Seven University of South Florida faculty members have been selected to receive the coveted “Patel Research Fellow” award for the 2008 academic year. The research fellows will be working as a team to address critical problems facing the developing world including potable water, sanitation, sustainable economic development and public health challenges.
The prestigious awards were […]

Demonstrates college's commitment to both minimizing its ecological footprint and maximizing environmental awareness and green practices.
November 28, 2007] - 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 Eckerd's commitment to both minimizing its ecological footprint and maximizing environmental […]

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 […]

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 the community. “This generous gift brings us […]

Aspen Institute Survey recognizes curricular leadership in social and environmental business programs. (St. Petersburg, Fla.)—Oct. 16, 2007
The Aspen Institute’s 2007-2008 edition of Beyond Grey Pinstripes recognized USF St. Petersburg’s MBA program’s significant leadership in integrating social and environmental issues in its MBA program. It was ranked 34 on its list of the Global Top 100 Schools. […]

Tampa Museum of Art Interim Executive Director Ken Rollins was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Florida Art Museum Directors Association (FAMDA) at its meeting on September 18, 2007. To be eligible for the award, FAMDA requires that a museum director must have served at least 25 years as a museum professional and have […]