Armature Works is now open for outdoor seating, minimal indoor seating, and curbside takeout.
Armature Works is now open for outdoor seating, minimal indoor seating, and curbside takeout. Photo by Diane Egner
BT To Go is among many restaurants delivering prepared meals to healthcare and other essential workers.
BT To Go is among many restaurants delivering prepared meals to healthcare and other essential workers. Photo by Diane Egner
The Brunchery, a favorite breakfast and lunch spot in South Tampa, re-opens with limited seating.
The Brunchery, a favorite breakfast and lunch spot in South Tampa, re-opens with limited seating. Photo by Diane Egner
The Academy of Holy Names and other Tampa Bay Area high schools conduct virtual graduations.
The Academy of Holy Names and other Tampa Bay Area high schools conduct virtual graduations. Photo by Diane Egner
Doctors, nurses, and other healthcare workers are among America's new heroes.
Doctors, nurses, and other healthcare workers are among America's new heroes. Photo by Diane Egner

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Feature Story Streets in Hyde Park Village showing how far to stay apart.

Floridians move cautiously into summer as some restaurants, businesses reopen

Julie GaristoFriday, May 22, 2020
Restaurants, hotels, and other businesses gradually reopen with new operational practices and infrastructure designed to keep people safer from COVID-19 during the weeks ahead.
Feature Story Researchers are especially eager to recruit African Americans and Latinos who are under-represented in many studies.

Can brain training fend off dementia? USF researchers want you to try itCognitive Aging Lab seeks diversity

Pamela VarkonyTuesday, May 19, 2020
Dr. Jerri Edwards is hoping to put 500 volunteers through brain training in 2020, especially African Americans and Latinos who are up to two times more likely to develop dementia and who are often under-represented in clinical trials.
Feature Story Dr. Thomas McDonald, MD. Professor, USF Health College of Medicine Molecular Pharmacology & Physiology; Professor, College of Medicine Internal Medicine.

Chemical glow from fireflies could help trace spread of COVID-19USF researchers follow the light

Jessi SmithTuesday, May 19, 2020
USF scientists produce a glowing COVID-19 pseudotype to study susceptibility factors and disparities across diverse populations.
Feature Story Attorney Melanie S. Griffin of Tampa.

Florida’s new work environment: Preparing your business to operate in the COVID-19 era

Melanie S. Griffin and Felicia Marie BeckerTuesday, May 19, 2020
As more and more states, including Florida, revoke or allow their "stay-at-home'' orders to expire, it is important for businesses to understand the scope of the orders being issued that plan for economic recovery and how to best prepare their businesses. Read more.
Feature Story Chris Incorvaia of Stuart Dean Co. working at The Ring in Clearwater.

It's not all about the beaches: Clearwater begins to get back to business

Julie GaristoMonday, May 11, 2020
Clearwater business owners and civic leaders weigh in on transitioning back to full-time operation during COVID-19 and seizing opportunities to start fresh.
Feature Story Curbside service at Majesty Title in Tampa.

How is the local real estate market preparing to re-open and what will be different?

Susan Nelson-CrowleyTuesday, May 12, 2020
With Florida's real estate market driving a huge portion of the local economy, 83 Degrees asked Tampa Digs agent Susan Nelson-Crowley to reflect on how the industry is adapting during the COVID-19 pandemic to meet the needs of local buyers and sellers. Here is her report.
Feature Story Sarah (Ying) Zhong, an assistant professor of engineering at USF.

Face Mask 101: USF researcher shares best mask-wearing practices

Jessi SmithTuesday, May 12, 2020
USF Assistant Professor Sarah (Ying) Zhong is researching the effectiveness of a technology designed to sterilize and re-charge N95 and surgical masks, making them safe for re-use in under five minutes.
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