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Gulf Coast MakerCon 2016 in Review

Posted on April 13, 2016 by

Gulf Coast MakerCon 2016, wrapped up Saturday, April 9, as our biggest and most successful event yet. The whole idea of the event is to create an opportunity to network and share skills, crafts, ideas, and innovations born and raised in our Florida Gulf … Continue reading →

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Meet the Makers: USF Students in STEAM!

Posted on April 1, 2016 by

We’re really excited about the high level of University of South Florida student involvement at Gulf Coast MakerCon this year.  The USF Students in STEAM exhibit promises to be a particularly fascinating and exiting one. Kaitlin  Lostroscio,  an Engineering student … Continue reading →

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Gulf Coast MakerCon: What’s New for 2016

Posted on December 18, 2015 by

Gulf Coast MakerCon planning is well underway for our 2016 event on April 9th at the Florida State Fairgrounds.  Now in our 3rd year as Gulf Coast MakerCon, and our 5th as Tampa Bay’s oldest Maker festival, we’ve been learning … Continue reading →

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Hillsborough County Proclaims April 18th “Maker Day”

Posted on April 17, 2015 by

It’s official! In recognition of Gulf Coast MakerCon, April 18th is Maker Day in Hillsborough County! The actual proclamation, which is signed by all seven County Commissioners, will be on display at Gulf Coast MakerCon.  Be sure to stop by … Continue reading →

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Gulf Coast MakerCon 2015 Program Now Online

Posted on April 16, 2015 by

Gulf Coast MakerCon 2015 promises to be our biggest and best event yet, and a sign of things to come, as our Maker community continues to grow and connect.   Check out our 2015 event program and start planning how … Continue reading →

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Meet the Young Makers: Harmon STEM School

Posted on April 13, 2015 by

We’ve got some great Young Makers joining us, from makerspaces and schools from Pinellas, Pasco and Hillsborough counties.  One of the area’s newest homes for Young Makers is Tampa’s Harmon STEM School, which is hosting a STEMathon at their booth. … Continue reading →

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