Josh Marshall of Talking Points Memo (political commentary from the left) found a way to make a living from blogging. Not only does he make a living, but he now runs a small business, paying the salary of about a dozen blogger/reporter/analysts. Here he offers some advice on fund-raising.

Calebism at Sticks of Fire wants your suggestions on how to end brain drain/creative flight out of the Tampa/St. Pete area. Also, where’s the best spot for running into the “creative class”?
At the end of his post he asks - “Where do you go every day to rub elbows with creative, stimulating people?”
My response -
The [...]

The Lakeland Local, a great hyperlocal blog covering all things Lakeland, has been adding authors recently. Billy Townsend, one time Trib reporter covering Polk county joined earlier this summer, and Lorrie Delk Walker just announced that she’s shuttering her blog to join forces with Chuck Welch. Along with Darby Critendon the Lakeland Local now boasts [...]

Spot.us won’t launch until this fall, but it’s definitely worth keeping an eye on.

How Does Spot Work?
1 An individual or journalist creates a pitch that outlines an untold story in a local community.
2 Members of your community vote, with their money, on what stories are most important to them.
3 A journalist researches the facts and [...]