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Social Fresh Tampa at Doubletree Hotel Tampa Westshore
February 8, 2010 from 7am to 7pm
Social Fresh is a social media conference for marketers.
Social Fresh Tampa will host speakers from General Motors, Intercontinental Hotels, Best Buy, NBC, the Tampa Bay Rays and 30 other speakers form the industry. There will be panels on blogging…
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Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park Grand Opening
Join Mayor Pam Iorio and the community January 24th for the much anticipated grand opening of beautiful Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park in downtown Tampa at 1:30 p.m.
Posted on January 18, 2010 at 3:05pm —
Brain Candy - Pecha Kucha Jan 15th
The PresentersRAINA BENOIT Artist - www.rainabenoit.com
APRIL CHILDERS Visual ArtIst - www.destineezchild.org
KATHY GUSTAFSON HILTON Exhibit Developer - Hands On!… Continue
Posted on January 15, 2010 at 1:00am —
January TEC Talk - Top Ten Legal Issues for Entrepreneurs
STAR TEC Technology Enterprise Center invites you to TEC Talk - the only FREE monthly breakfast, networking & education event tailored specifically for Tampa Bay's Technology Entrepreneurship Community.Special Guest: Br… Continue
Posted on January 11, 2010 at 9:30am —
Linda Saul-Sena running for Hillsborough County Commission
Linda Saul-Sena is kicking off her campaign for Hillsborough County Commission District 5 tomorrow morning at 10:30AM with a press conference at Tampa Union Station - 601 Nebraska Avenue.
A long-serving member of Tampa City Council, Linda is a known advocate for transportation, sustainability, the environment, the arts, hi… Continue
Posted on January 4, 2010 at 11:45am —
Creative Loafing Auction to Benefit The Children's Home in Tampa
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have your face (or product) on the cover of Creative Loafing? How about being on the radio with your favorite DJ, or cooking alongside a master chef? Maybe you've always fantasized about partying on the sidelines while the team war… Continue Posted on December 8, 2009 at 8:00am —
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Macintosh Users of Tampa…
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Tastecasting Tampa
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Henry Plant Museum
12 members
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Fans of Contemporary Art
8 members
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pecha kucha tampa
5 members
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Profile Information
- If you live in Tampa Bay, Why are you here?
- It's a long story that starts with attending a Hindu wedding in India in the summer of 1997 and ends with seeing abundant opportunities to make a difference in our community.
- How long have you lived here?
- since the summer of 1998
- What neighborhood do you live in, why did you choose it and what do you like about it?
- I live where the river meets the bay, on the border of Downtown and Hyde Park in a hi-rise on Bayshore. I moved here from NY and wanted to recreate the experience of living in the city as closely as possible - however here I got not just one bedroom but two and a doorman (back in NY I lived in a 300 sq ft studio). I love being on Bayshore - it's one of the most beautiful streets I've ever seen and I like the location - I'm downtown in minutes and everything else I do is within a 15 minute drive.
- If you were to move to a different neighborhood, what would it be and why?
- More central downtown or Ybor so I had more places to walk to.
- What is your favorite thing about Tampa?
- The people, the weather, the water, the history and the opportunity to really make a difference.
- What kinds of things are you involved in?
- I'm passionate about urban revitalization - livable cities, wide sidewalks, livability, thoughtful placemaking - I could go on and on and on... My background is in the arts and I attend a variety art and cultural events. I enjoy being a part of lots of different things happening in the community. Krewe of Venus - Queen Venus XXXVIII.
- Tell us about what you do.
- I speak on and consult with businesses about social media marketing, digital marketing, innovating on communication and outreach. Basically I have a lot of fun and have turned my passion for cities and community building into a full-time job. http://www.juliagorzka.com
I founded Brand Tampa and believe we can be a model in community building, civic engagement, citizen empowerment and mobilization to collaborate from the bottom-up and literally brand our city and region for all the awesomeness each of knows individually, but we don't know collectively. I want to put Tampa and our region on the map as one of the most livable, interesting and welcoming places to live in the country. I want a more walkable city, more locally-owned biz and greater awareness of our assets including what we don't have yet because to me that's where opportunities lie and that's what can attract ambitious, bright and energetic people to our city and region. The opportunity to start something.
I describe Tampa as a city where there is tons going on - it's just not obvious. You have to dig to find it. So I've made it my job to make the invisible visible. And the cool thing about this is no one gave me the authority to do it, I just want to make it happen.
Ybor City Stories - an audio tour led by some of Ybor's most infamous ghosts and narrated by James Tokley, poet laureate of the City of Tampa. www.yborcityghostwalk.com
- If you live in Tampa, Why do you stay?
- It grew on me. Took a long time but now I love Tampa. And I love being near my family. We're neighbors :)
- Where else have you lived?
- Born in Buffalo, NY
Raised in Northport, NY (Long Island)
New Orleans
Florence, Italy
London, England
Manhattan
- What kinds of things are you interested in seeing on Brand Tampa?
- Interesting people, ideas and conversations. Citizens collaborating on cool stuff. Inspiration. New places to eat and shop local. A definitive list of Tampa's best make-out spots.
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Life Strategies & Real Estate, a Free Two-Day Workshop, presented by Greg & Shauna Pinneo, Sat & Sun, Feb 27 & 28 at the Quorum Hotel, Tampa at Quorum Hotel, 700 North Westshore Blvd, Tampa
February 27, 2010 from 8am to 5pm
Life Strategies & Real Estate, a FREE two-day workshop presented by Greg & Shauna Pinneo on Feb 27 & 28 at the Quorum Hotel, will provide an opportunity to learn how this market is an optimal time for investing.
Register by calling (813) 287-1515.…
Your 15 Minutes of Fame
On Wednesday, February 24th from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. join the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts (FMOPA) for Your 15 Minutes of Fame.
Presenters must be museum members - so join!
Attendance is FREE for members and $4 for non…
Your 15 Minutes of Fame
On Wednesday, February 24th from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. join the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts (FMOPA) for Your 15 Minutes of Fame.
Presenters must be museum members - so join!
Attendance is FREE for members and $4 for non…
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When: December 16, 2009
Time: 5-8 pm
Location: Liberty Manor for Veterans
10015 N. 9th Street, Tampa 33612
Phone Numbers:( 813)352-7856
(813) 900-9422
Holiday refreshments will be served.
Tours of Liberty Manor for Veterans will be provided.
Come meet some the veterans that are responsible for the freedom that we enjoy in America today.
Activities will include Horseshoes, Volleyball, and Music.
Please, email others that you feel might be interested in attending this event.
Liberty Manor for Veterans, Inc is the first program of its kind and we are honored that Hillsborough County was the chosen location to pioneer this meritorious initiative. These brave, often unsung heroes are warriors, heroes in their own right; they serve as a reminder of how good life is in America and how fortunate we are to be Americans.
Please join Liberty Manor for this Celebration, as we honor our veterans who made personal sacrifices on behalf of our great country. Come meet the hero’s and express your appreciation for their commitment. This charity event is intended to raise funds to give resident veterans a better quality of life while we assist them to attain self sufficiency.
Liberty for Veterans, Inc is recognized by the IRS as a
501c3 non-profit organization #02-0775720
Liberty Manor is a non-profit, tax deductible organization. Anyone interested in contributing to this worthwhile initiative can contact Jeff Luddeke (813) 352-7856 or (813) 900-9422, or visit our website at LibertyManor.org. Email address: LibertyForVets@aol.com.
Liberty for Veterans, Inc is recognized by the IRS as a
501c3 non-profit organization #02-0775720
I actually had the pleasure of listing to you present about the importance of social media at the WEDU non-profit conference a few weeks ago.
Please check out our website and feel free to come to one of our meetings, we would love to have you join us!
www.highhopesinhighheels.org
This tues @ Nova 535 will be a very special Event.
I hope to see you and thank you for your support on this event.
http://www.brandtampa.com/events/saint-petersburg-tweet-up-at
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