Barbie Dream Office | ‘Jaws 3D’ Stars | Top U.S. Brewery: FL Good News

FLORIDA — Affordable and workforce housing in St. Petersburg gets a funding boost, “Jaws 3D” stars to attend SharkCon 9, the “Barbie Dream Office” launches in Miami — these are some of the good news stories in Florida this week.

Chi Chi Rodriguez Academy Plans For School Year

"A man never stands taller than when he stoops to help a child," said legendary professional golfer Chi Chi Rodriguez.

Parking At Tropicana Field Opens To Public

About 3,800 parking spots in Tropicana Field parking lots will be open to the public on non-game days for the Tampa Bay Rays, reports said.

New TGH Cancer Institute Opens

It's been a banner month for TGH, which was named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s 100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Heart Programs.

‘Barbie Dream Office’ Opens At Cowork Space

Through Aug. 31, the new “Barbie Dream Office” at Quest Workspaces in downtown Miami can be rented for the day for free.

Interim Schools Superintendent Preps For New Year

Former Superintendent Addison Davis has joined the Strategos Group educational management consulting firm.

'Jaws 3D' Stars To Attend SharkCon 9

Visitors won't need a bigger boat to attend SharkCon 9 this weekend, kicking off the Discovery Channel's always-popular Shark Week.

Forbici Opening Second Location

In St. Pete-area restaurant news: Forbici Modern Italian, Playa Bowls, Tampa Bay Drinkery, Nash’s Hot Chicken, Kahwa, Caddy’s.

Tampa Brewery In Running For Top U.S. List

Fans of Zydeco Brew Werks have until July 24 to vote for the brewery, which is currently in fourth place out of 20 nominees in the U.S.

$2.1M Affordable Housing Funding OK’d

Affordable and workforce housing projects in the South St. Petersburg Community Redevelopment Area were awarded $2.1M from the city.