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Month: July 2014

  • Port Tampa Bay hosts business forum to discuss opportunities for FL companies in Panama

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    Port Tampa Bay hosts business forum to discuss opportunities for FL companies in Panama

    TAMPA, Fla.—Port Tampa Bay  hosted a forum to talk about the benefits of Florida businesses doing business in Panama. The event, “Doing Business in Panama,” brought together business executives and economic development stakeholders to the port’s Cruise Terminal 6, to hear and engage in topics relevant to conducting commerce in and through the country of Panama, which is a global trade hub that is strategically important for Florida businesses, particularly importers and exporters.

    Key presenters included Manny Mencia, senior vice president of Enterprise Florida; Joe Lopano, chief executive officer of Tampa International Airport; Fernando Fondevila, regional manager, North America, of Copa Airlines; Ricardo Pedroza, general manager, USA, also of Copa Airlines; and Paul Anderson, president and CEO, of Port Tampa Bay.

    Direct air service via Copa Airlines from Tampa to Panama is a catalyst for business interests seeking to establish new commercial relationships or to strengthen existing ties. Copa’s presence in Tampa is creating a new dynamic in the region and generating new and exciting leads. Also leading to more trade opportunities, the expansion of the Panama Canal will allow it to accommodate larger ships, resulting in greater economies of scale for international shipping and expanded trade. New and expanded container shipping services between the U.S. eastern seaboard and Asia, as well as new connections with Latin America, are among the outcomes that are expected to benefit Florida, as well as the U.S. Gulf region.

    “Panama is a strong trade hub and offers many exciting opportunities for our state and the Tampa Bay region. We are pleased to host this gathering to discuss ways in which we can utilize our relationships and combined assets to develop new commercial prospects between Panama and Florida businesses,” Paul Anderson, Port Tampa Bay president and CEO, said.

    Port Tampa Bay is ideally positioned geographically to benefit both from growing north-south trade with Latin America, as well as east-west trade with Asia via the expanded canal. The port’s location in the center of the state of Florida, which is the fastest growing region of one of the country’s fastest-growing states, provides a huge advantage.
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  • Tampa Chamber Announces 2014 Political Hob Nob Results

    Tampa Chamber Announces 2014 Political Hob Nob Results
    (TAMPA, FL) – Close to 500 attendees had an opportunity to cast their ballot at the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce’s 2014 Political Hob Nob held this evening at the Tampa Bay Times Forum, including 44 candidates for office. The event was sponsored by AAA Auto Club Group, Adams and Reese LLP, Tampa General Hospital and Tucker Hall, media sponsor Tampa Bay Times and venue sponsor Tampa Bay Times Forum.
    A straw poll vote was conducted by the Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections office. Attendees could vote at computer stations or on their smartphones using a personalized code.  The results are as follows, including only those candidates who received votes:
    United States Representative District 15
    Name
    Party
    		 Votes
    Dennis A. Ross
    Republican
    		 174 (73.42%)
    Alan M Cohn
    Democrat
    		 63 (26.58%)
    Total Votes: 237
    United States Representative District 17
    Name
    Party
    		 Votes
    Tom Rooney
    Republican
    		 169 (73.8%)
    Will Bronson
    Democrat
    		 60 (26.2%)
    Total Votes: 229
    Governor
    Name
    Party
    		 Votes
    Rick Scott
    Republican
    		 150 (60.73%)
    Charlie Crist
    Democrat
    		 68 (27.53%)
    Nan H. Rich
    Democrat
    		 13 (5.26%)
    Adrian Wyllie
    Libertarian Party of Florida
    		 9 (3.64%)
    Yinka Abosede Adeshina
    Republican
    		 5 (2.02%)
    Elizabeth Cuevas-Neunder
    Republican
    		 2 (0.81%)
    Total Votes: 247
    Attorney General
    Name
    Party
    		 Votes
    Pam Bondi
    Republican
    		 172 (71.67%)
    George Sheldon
    Democrat
    		 50 (20.83%)
    Perry E. Thurston
    Democrat
    		 13 (5.42%)
    Bill Wohlsifer
    Libertarian Party of Florida
    		 5 (2.08%)
    Total Votes: 240
    Chief Financial Officer
    Name
    Party
    		 Votes
    Jeff Atwater
    Republican
    		 180 (76.6%)
    William “Will” Rankin
    Democrat
    		 55 (23.4%)
    Total Votes: 235
    Commissioner of Agriculture
    Name
    Party
    		 Votes
    Adam Putnam
    Republican
    		 195 (82.63%)
    Thaddeus Thad Hamilton
    Democrat
    		 41 (17.37%)
    Total Votes: 236
    State Senator District 22
    Name
    Party
    		 Votes
    Jeff Brandes
    Republican
    		 166 (72.81%)
    Judithanne McLauchlan
    Democrat
    		 62 (27.19%)
    Total Votes: 228
    State Representative District 59
    Name
    Party
    		 Votes
    Ross Spano
    Republican
    		 176 (75.21%)
    Donna Lee Fore
    Democrat
    		 58 (24.79%)
    Total Votes: 234
    State Representative District 61
    Name
    Party
    		 Votes
    Edwin “Ed” Narain
    Democrat
    		 82 (47.4%)
    Sean Shaw
    Democrat
    		 53 (30.64%)
    Sharon Carter
    Democrat
    		 20 (11.56%)
    Tatiana M. Denson
    Democrat
    		 18 (10.4%)
    Total Votes: 173
    State Representative District 63
    Name
    Party
    		 Votes
    Shawn Harrison
    Republican
    		 146 (66.36%)
    Mark Danish
    Democrat
    		 74 (33.64%)
    Total Votes: 220
    State Representative District 64
    Name
    Party
    		 Votes
    James Grant
    Republican
    		 131 (65.17%)
    Miriam Steinberg
    Republican
    		 70 (34.83%)
    Total Votes: 201
    State Representative District 70
    Name
    Party
    		 Votes
    Darryl E. Rouson
    Democrat
    		 105 (58.33%)
    Philip Garrett
    No Party Affiliation
    		 75 (41.67%)
    Total Votes: 180
    Board of County Commissioners District 2
    Name
    Party
    		 Votes
    Victor Crist
    Republican
    		 178 (76.72%)
    Elizabeth Belcher
    Democrat
    		 54 (23.28%)
    Total Votes: 232
    Board of County Commissioners District 4
    Name
    Party
    		 Votes
    Rick Cochran
    Republican
    		 88 (40.37%)
    Janet Dougherty
    Republican
    		 65 (29.82%)
    Stacy White
    Republican
    		 65 (29.82%)
    Total Votes: 218
    Board of County Commissioners District 7
    Name
    Party
    		 Votes
    Al Higginbotham
    Republican
    		 115 (47.52%)
    Tim Schock
    Republican
    		 58 (23.97%)
    Mark Nash
    Democrat
    		 30 (12.4%)
    Patricia ‘Pat’ Kemp
    Democrat
    		 21 (8.68%)
    Robin A. Lester
    Republican
    		 11 (4.55%)
    Don Kruse
    Republican
    		 7 (2.89%)
    Total Votes: 242
    Circuit Judge, 13th Judicial Circuit Group 8
    Name
    Party
    		 Votes
    Barbara Twine Thomas
    n/a
    		 123 (49%)
    Carl C. Hinson
    n/a
    		 74 (29.48%)
    John Dingfelder
    n/a
    		 54 (21.51%)
    Total Votes: 251
    Circuit Judge, 13th Judicial Circuit Group 19
    Name
    Party
    		 Votes
    Michael Scionti
    n/a
    		 195 (84.05%)
    Michael John Brannigan
    n/a
    		 37 (15.95%)
    Total Votes: 232
    Circuit Judge, 13th Judicial Circuit Group 20
    Name
    Party
    		 Votes
    Laura Ward
    n/a
    		 152 (69.09%)
    Karen Stanley
    n/a
    		 68 (30.91%)
    Total Votes: 220
    Circuit Judge, 13th Judicial Circuit Group 34
    Name
    Party
    		 Votes
    Robert Bauman
    n/a
    		 142 (60.17%)
    Melissa “Missy” Polo
    n/a
    		 69 (29.24%)
    Constance Daniels
    n/a
    		 25 (10.59%)
    Total Votes: 236
    County Court Judge Group 12
    Name
    Party
    		 Votes
    Chris Nash
    n/a
    		 149 (73.76%)
    Norman S. Cannella
    n/a
    		 53 (26.24%)
    Total Votes: 202
    School Board Member District 2
    Name
    Party
    		 Votes
    Michelle Popp Shimberg
    n/a
    		 118 (60.82%)
    Sally A Harris
    n/a
    		 40 (20.62%)
    Michael Weston
    n/a
    		 36 (18.56%)
    Total Votes: 194
    School Board Member District 4
    Name
    Party
    		 Votes
    Melissa Snively
    n/a
    		 107 (51.94%)
    Terry Kemple
    n/a
    		 70 (33.98%)
    Dee Prether
    n/a
    		 29 (14.08%)
    Total Votes: 206
    School Board Member District 6
    Name
    Party
    		 Votes
    Dipa Shah
    n/a
    		 101 (41.91%)
    Dr. Stacy Hahn
    n/a
    		 41 (17.01%)
    April Griffin
    n/a
    		 39 (16.18%)
    Paula Meckley
    n/a
    		 36 (14.94%)
    Lee Sierra
    n/a
    		 14 (5.81%)
    Randy Toler
    n/a
    		 7 (2.9%)
    Alison McGillivray Fernandez
    n/a
    		 3 (1.24%)
    Asher D. Edelson
    n/a
    		 0 (0%)
    Total Votes: 241

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  • MOSI celebrates Independence Day by offering free admission for all military personnel

    MOSI celebrates Independence Day by offering free admission for all military personnel
     
    WHAT:                  Active duty, veteran, and retired military personnel will receive free admission to the MOSI exhibit galleries on July 4 for themselves and up to five (5) family members.
                                   
    WHEN:                  Friday, July 4, 2014
     
    WHERE:                MOSI, Museum of Science & Industry
                                    4801 East Fowler Avenue , Tampa , Florida
                                    813-987-6000; MOSI.org
     
    DETAILS:              MOSI is honoring active duty, veteran, and retired men and women of the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, National Guard and  Reserve ,  U.S.  Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, NOAA Commissioned Corps and up to five (5) family members by offering free admission to MOSI’s exhibit galleries. Explore the perils of Disasterville, discover the wonders of the human body in The Amazing You, journey through the BioWorks Butterfly Garden and check out MOSI’s newest exhibit 3D Printing the Future – The Exhibition – FREE for one day only!
     
    This offer excludes IMAX films and Sky Trail Ropes Course & Zip Line. Other restrictions may apply. Only valid on Friday, July 4. Must mention offer and present a Geneva Convention common access card (CAC), a DD Form 1173 ID card, a DD Form 1173-1 card or military ID.