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Creative Loafing Auction to Benefit The Children's Home in Tampa
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have your face (or product) on the cover of Creative Loafing? How about being on the radio with your favorite DJ, or cooking alongside a master chef? Maybe you've always fantasized about partying on the sidelines while the team war… Continue Posted on December 8, 2009 at 8:00am —
A Great Car Buying Experience at Ferman Mini
Shopping for a car. A task that fills me with dread. UGH.
I've been driving a mini for 3 years now and with the lease up it was time to pick out a new car. I toyed with the idea of the Cadillac SRX because they'd given me a week driving around it in during the… Continue
I've been driving a mini for 3 years now and with the lease up it was time to pick out a new car. I toyed with the idea of the Cadillac SRX because they'd given me a week driving around it in during the… Continue Posted on December 7, 2009 at 2:03pm —
Algae Blooms, Fertilizer Limits & the Health of our Water in Hillsborough & Pinellas
The 14 mile algae bloom that covered Tampa Bay this summer, fed by nitrogen runoff from our lawns. Gross.via Phil Compton with the Sierra Club... December 9th is a critical day to clean up Tampa Bay & our county’s rivers and lakes. Harmful algae blooms fed by rainy season fertiliz… Continue
Posted on December 7, 2009 at 1:17pm —
Krewe of Venus Coronation Ball
Once upon a time I was crowned Queen Venus XXXVIII enjoying royal privileges like reigning over the Krewe of Venus Royal Float in the Gasparilla parades. Now, in the midst of the holiday season, Tampa is gearing up for Gasparilla season and the Krewe of Venus is celebrating their 50th Anniversary… Continue Posted on December 7, 2009 at 1:01pm —
Jimmy Wales, Founder of Wikipedia, to Speak at Launch of Tampa Bay Homeless Resource Wiki Friday Nov 20th
Jimmy Wales, Founder of Wikipedia, will be speaking at the launch of Tampa Bay Homeless Resource Wiki sponsored by the Homeless Coalition of Hillsborough County and you are invited! Friday Nov 20th 5pm at Teatro in Ybor City.
Hillsborough County is home to the largest homeless population in the state of Florida with almost 10,000 homeless citizens on the street every d… Continue
Hillsborough County is home to the largest homeless population in the state of Florida with almost 10,000 homeless citizens on the street every d… Continue
Posted on November 17, 2009 at 11:00pm —
Julia Gorzka's Groups
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Macintosh Users of Tampa…
10 members
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Tastecasting Tampa
9 members
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Henry Plant Museum
12 members
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Fans of Contemporary Art
7 members
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pecha kucha tampa
4 members
Social Media Consultant + Tampa-holic
Profile Information
- If you live in Tampa Bay, Why are you here?
- It's a long story that starts with attending a Hindu wedding in India in the summer of 1997 and ends with seeing abundant opportunities to make a difference in our community.
- How long have you lived here?
- since the summer of 1998
- What neighborhood do you live in, why did you choose it and what do you like about it?
- I live where the river meets the bay, on the border of Downtown and Hyde Park in a hi-rise on Bayshore. I moved here from NY and wanted to recreate the experience of living in the city as closely as possible - however here I got not just one bedroom but two and a doorman (back in NY I lived in a 300 sq ft studio). I love being on Bayshore - it's one of the most beautiful streets I've ever seen and I like the location - I'm downtown in minutes and everything else I do is within a 15 minute drive.
- If you were to move to a different neighborhood, what would it be and why?
- More central downtown or Ybor so I had more places to walk to.
- What is your favorite thing about Tampa?
- The people, the weather, the water, the history and the opportunity to really make a difference.
- What kinds of things are you involved in?
- I'm passionate about urban revitalization - livable cities, wide sidewalks, livability, thoughtful placemaking - I could go on and on and on... My background is in the arts and I attend a variety art and cultural events. I enjoy being a part of lots of different things happening in the community. Krewe of Venus - Queen Venus XXXVIII.
- Tell us about what you do.
- I speak on and consult with businesses about social media marketing, digital marketing, innovating on communication and outreach. Basically I have a lot of fun and have turned my passion for cities and community building into a full-time job. http://www.juliagorzka.com
I founded Brand Tampa and believe we can be a model in community building, civic engagement, citizen empowerment and mobilization to collaborate from the bottom-up and literally brand our city and region for all the awesomeness each of knows individually, but we don't know collectively. I want to put Tampa and our region on the map as one of the most livable, interesting and welcoming places to live in the country. I want a more walkable city, more locally-owned biz and greater awareness of our assets including what we don't have yet because to me that's where opportunities lie and that's what can attract ambitious, bright and energetic people to our city and region. The opportunity to start something.
I describe Tampa as a city where there is tons going on - it's just not obvious. You have to dig to find it. So I've made it my job to make the invisible visible. And the cool thing about this is no one gave me the authority to do it, I just want to make it happen.
Ybor City Stories - an audio tour led by some of Ybor's most infamous ghosts and narrated by James Tokley, poet laureate of the City of Tampa. www.yborcityghostwalk.com
- If you live in Tampa, Why do you stay?
- It grew on me. Took a long time but now I love Tampa. And I love being near my family. We're neighbors :)
- Where else have you lived?
- Born in Buffalo, NY
Raised in Northport, NY (Long Island)
New Orleans
Florence, Italy
London, England
Manhattan
- What kinds of things are you interested in seeing on Brand Tampa?
- Interesting people, ideas and conversations. Citizens collaborating on cool stuff. Inspiration. New places to eat and shop local. A definitive list of Tampa's best make-out spots.
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- At 7:27pm on December 5, 2009,
Liberty Manor for Veterans, Inc said… - Julia, Lets talk to see if we can partner to assist Homeless Veterans in Tampa, Florida. Please consider attending our Open House for Hero's:
When: December 16, 2009
Time: 5-8 pm
Location: Liberty Manor for Veterans
10015 N. 9th Street, Tampa 33612
Phone Numbers:( 813)352-7856
(813) 900-9422
Holiday refreshments will be served.
Tours of Liberty Manor for Veterans will be provided.
Come meet some the veterans that are responsible for the freedom that we enjoy in America today.
Activities will include Horseshoes, Volleyball, and Music.
Please, email others that you feel might be interested in attending this event.
Liberty Manor for Veterans, Inc is the first program of its kind and we are honored that Hillsborough County was the chosen location to pioneer this meritorious initiative. These brave, often unsung heroes are warriors, heroes in their own right; they serve as a reminder of how good life is in America and how fortunate we are to be Americans.
Please join Liberty Manor for this Celebration, as we honor our veterans who made personal sacrifices on behalf of our great country. Come meet the hero’s and express your appreciation for their commitment. This charity event is intended to raise funds to give resident veterans a better quality of life while we assist them to attain self sufficiency.
Liberty for Veterans, Inc is recognized by the IRS as a
501c3 non-profit organization #02-0775720
Liberty Manor is a non-profit, tax deductible organization. Anyone interested in contributing to this worthwhile initiative can contact Jeff Luddeke (813) 352-7856 or (813) 900-9422, or visit our website at LibertyManor.org. Email address: LibertyForVets@aol.com.
Liberty for Veterans, Inc is recognized by the IRS as a
501c3 non-profit organization #02-0775720
- At 1:29pm on December 3, 2009,
Jon Mishner said… - Hey Julia, long time no speak! Keep up the great work with everything Tampa-related! We'll finish up a video one of these days lol
- At 9:43pm on November 3, 2009,
John Hummel said… - Well, I figured this was the perfect place to share it. I'm about to post the link via my Facebook/Twitter accounts so others know :).
- At 11:36pm on October 20, 2009,
Daphne T. Street said… - Thanks, Julia. Yes, PCCH is working on amping up its communications strategies. I really appreciate the great work you've been doing with the Homeless Coalition of Hillsborough. I'm sorry to have to admit that I'm not as familiar with Pasco's coalition as I would like to be. Sounds like an interesting conversation... Thanks for all you do for the community! --Daphne
- At 8:42am on October 15, 2009,
Diane Jones said… - Hi Julia: Yes I am now working with the Quorum and was a part of last night's event. I can't take the credit for the logistics of the event though - that was all the Quorum and MMD Events. They did an amazing job. I am starting to help them out with public relations activities. Looking forward to doing more with you and Brand Tampa. Thanks! Diane
- At 11:28pm on October 12, 2009,
High Hopes in High Heels said… - Hi Julia,
I actually had the pleasure of listing to you present about the importance of social media at the WEDU non-profit conference a few weeks ago.
Please check out our website and feel free to come to one of our meetings, we would love to have you join us!
www.highhopesinhighheels.org
- At 9:51am on August 18, 2009,
Sarah Mashburn said… - Julia, I can't very well get acquainted with the site and pass up the opportunity to befriend you?! Look forward to hearing more about you summer in India in '97 ... as I am a travel-aholic :) Thanks for your efforts on a great site!
- At 2:49am on August 16, 2009,
Bill Cason said… - Julia will you please feature the St Pete Tweet on the home page.
This tues @ Nova 535 will be a very special Event.
I hope to see you and thank you for your support on this event.
http://www.brandtampa.com/events/saint-petersburg-tweet-up-at
- At 10:08pm on August 11, 2009,
kathleen Durdin said… - check out my blog -- hope I did it right
- At 3:32pm on July 29, 2009,
Stephanie Grimes said… - I hope you enjoy the show. If you make it out to the reception, make sure to come by and introduce yourself.
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