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On June 15, U.S. News & World Report published its 2021-2022 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings, and we are very pleased to share Johns Hopkins All Children’s, an Innovation District anchor organization, tied for #1 Best Children’s Hospital in Florida (From the June 2021 SPID Newsletter).

“One of my dreams, and COVID proved it, is that internet is a utility like water, that everybody should have,” said Alison Barlow, executive director of the St. Petersburg Innovation District and co-lead of the Digital Inclusion Working Group (From the June 2021 SPID Newsletter).

The St. Pete Innovation District would like to congratulate Judithanne Scourfield McLauchlan, associate professor of Political Science and founding director of the Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus, is the 2021 winner of the Barbara Burch Award for Faculty Leadership in Civic Engagement (From the June 2021 SPID Newsletter).

The St. Pete Innovation District (SPID) is excited to be the location of the new, soon to-be-built home for the Tampa Bay Innovation Center (TBIC). (From the May 2021 SPID newsletter)

It has been stated many times that Tampa Bay area could be the next major tech hub and with CodeBoxx opening a new facility inside the Thrive DTSP building on 4th Street North in St. Pete on May 19 we are on the way. (From the May 2021 SPID newsletter)

On May 12, the Federal government launched the Broadband Emergency Benefit program to help individuals and families who are grappling with the digital inclusion gap. (From the May 2021 SPID newsletter)

Social Venture Partners in partnership with the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay is accepting applications for their 2021 Fast Pitch competition. (From the May 2021 SPID newsletter)

The Innovation District is a test bed for smart city technology. Over the last two years the District along with national and local partners has begun four proof of concept projects: smart lighting, Guardians of the Gulf (STEAM education), smart intersection, and digital inclusion. (From the March 2021 SPID newsletter)

Research funding at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus was over $20 million for the 2019-2020 academic year. That is a significant increase over the 2018-2019 funding of $7.2 million. (From the March 2021 SPID newsletter)

The USF College of Marine Science recently profiled Dr. Pamela Hallock Muller about her experiences being the first female marine science faculty member and a mentor to nearly 200 students and researchers. (From the March 2021 SPID newsletter)

Kudos to the St. Petersburg Downtown Partnership for their 2nd annual Downtown St. Pete Development Guide. This report highlights what we all know and love about St. Petersburg. (From the March 2021 SPID newsletter)

Have you ever felt at a loss for how to assist a friend or colleague? Do you know the resources available for mental illness or addiction? A study released by the CDC in August 2020 found that 40 percent of U.S. adults (2 in every 5) are struggling with at least one serious mental health issue during the pandemic. (From the March 2021 SPID newsletter)

Remember that these four spots in the Innovation District have outdoor dining. (From the March 2021 SPID newsletter)

Consider your next office at this waterfront location. (From the March 2021 SPID newsletter)

STEAM-powered inspiration for a changing healthcare industry.

The St. Petersburg Innovation District is a test bed for smart city technology

Join us for our next Gadgets for Good drive.

St. Petersburg Innovation District released a report at the end of 2020 that reviewed what has been accomplished over our first four years.

Tampa Bay Innovation Center (TBIC) was selected as a finalist for Powderkeg's 2020 National Tech Culture Awards.

TBIC announced their Innovation Accelerator Winter 2021 Cohort of five startups.

The annual Spoonbill Ocean Sciences Bowl is looking for volunteers.

The St. Petersburg Science Festival is looking for scientists, technologists, researchers, etc. to feature in a year-round Scientists in the Sun online campaign.

Join us on March 3, 2021 to learn about the District's smart city projects and our progress so far.

Innovation District report, podcast with Deputy Mayor and City Administrator Dr. Tomalin, noteworthy celebrations, and more