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Revitalised Cities: Tampa and St Petersburg

The cities are driving growth and raising their profiles by attracting start-ups, regenerating rundown areas, building on medical expertise and facing up to climate change

© Nicole Abbett

Tampa Bay cities join forces to lure business

The area is attracting companies and people, but must also prepare for climate change

Tampa cancer centre’s expertise draws biotech start-ups

Moffitt’s cutting-edge reputation is creating a cluster of specialist companies

Downtown developments raise Tampa’s prospects

How Tampa Bay Lightning hockey boss Jeff Vinik became a key player in regeneration

Tampa Bay boosts investor appeal but must raise profile

Operating costs are below rival hubs and workforce quality is up

Simulation centre prepares medics for war and disaster

Tampa unit replicates extreme environments and injuries to help hone skills

Tampa Bay prepares for rising sea levels and storm risk

Response to climate change has become a central theme of local politics

Business accelerator aims to drive Florida-Israel links

Tampa business hub tries to attract Israeli start-ups in big local industries

Tampa and St Petersburg business visitors’ guide

Where to eat, drink, visit and sleep between meetings in the Tampa Bay area