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Access:Tampa Bay by Eric Sturm

Let’s play Six Degrees of Eric Sturm:

I write for the popular local blog Sticks of Fire, which has recently partnered with journalistic powerhouse Tampa Gold, for which Eric Sturm publishes a weekly event calendar.  Three degrees.

I recently received a copy of Bottles from the Deep:Patent Medicines, Bitters, and Other Bottles from the Wreck of the Steamship Republic by local author Ellen C. Gerth, who works with Eric Sturm. Two degrees.

I met Eric Sturm at the South Tampa Barnes and Noble store back in May, when he attended a panel discussion in which I participated.  One degree.

Everyone in town can “know” Eric Sturm within six degrees or less, given his involvement in numerous organizations, clubs and groups.  Sturm shares his wealth of knowledge — and his enjoyment of socializing — in his book Access:Tampa Bay (The networking guide to professional and personal rewards in Tampa Bay).  In his introduction, Sturm explains the reason for connecting with these groups and clubs:

Social capital is simply the value of your social network…a form of currency used to find friends, mentors, upwards mobility, relationships and fulfillment in the ways you want.

Whether you’re looking for a cause to make your life’s devotion or simply something new to do on the weekend, you’ll find it in Access:Tampa Bay.  Sturm separates his listings into 20 categories: groups, pure networking, chambers of commerce, professional associations, charities, krewes, coffee/wife, activity groups, information, art, dance, music, venues, sports, guides, media, blogs, government, resources, and late additions.

Some of the resources I’ve never heard of before reading Sturm’s book include: the St. Petersburg Shell Club, the Artillery, Tampa Bay Tango, Tampa Baby Zone, Florida Speakers and the Tampa Bay Sports and Social Club.

Pick up a copy of Access:Tampa Bay soon and get busy networking, making new friends and having fun.  And when you meet Eric Sturm at one of these events, please tell him I said hello.

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Sturm’s website is www.tampaoptions.com.