U.S. Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg has served the region from Bayboro Harbor in the Innovation District for nearly 100 years. Recently the City issued a formal proclamation recognizing August 4th as United States Coast Guard Day in St. Petersburg coinciding with the USCG's recent 232nd anniversary. Congratulations!To read more click here.
Last month, the Maritime and Defense Technology Hub kicked off the school year with a lively Retro Back-to-School themed Happy Hour. Tenants brought their families, and the space was filled with throwback snacks, classic laser backdrop photo ops, and plenty of nostalgic fun.
Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay's 3DE initiative connects high school students with local and national businesses, giving them hands-on experience in problem-solving.
October always feels like conference season — a time when professionals from around the world gather to exchange ideas, explore emerging trends, and strengthen collaborations. Earlier this month, I had the privilege of attending and speaking at the OCEANS 2025 Conference in Chicago, a global gathering for those advancing ocean science and maritime technology.