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Episode 1: Origin of the District

Host Alison Barlow sits down with Dr. Kanika Tomalin, President and CEO of the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg and a visionary leader who helped found the St. Petersburg Innovation District. As the District soon marks its 10th anniversary, Dr. Tomalin reflects on her deep roots in St. Pete and the early days that shaped the District. This conversation offers an inspiring look at community leadership, collaboration, and the evolution of innovation in St. Petersburg.

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