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Tampa cartoonist on voices

Dr. S. "Aaron'' Laden, a retired pathologist in the Tampa Bay Area, looks for humor in the everyday vicissitudes of life. This time he takes on voices.

Buzz Total cases of COVID-19 in Florida as of Sept. 30, 2020

Latest info, stats on COVID-19 in Florida

The Florida Department of Health regularly updates information and statistics on COVID-19 in Florida by county. 

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USF Health thought leaders unite against COVID-19

What's the latest news and information regarding COVID-19? The Deans of USF Health in Tampa shared their insights and advice for Tampa Bay and Florida.

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Food insecurity, mental health issues, chronic illnesses top health concerns in Hillsborough, Tampa

The 2019 Community Health Assessment assessment and plan -- completed before the arrival of COVID-19 -- found health inequities for poor people and people of color that "are systemic, avoidable, and unjust.''

Feature Story Tampa activist Jan Roberts interviews William Darrity of Duke University about social justice and equity issues.

Video story: Dropping in on a Fairer America

“Dropping In On A Fairer America” is the latest video project undertaken by Jan Roberts of Tampa in an effort to address economic, social, and environmental issues that plague America.

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Tampa cartoonist on social distancing

Dr. Samuel "Aaron'' Laden, a retired pathologist in the Tampa Bay Area, looks for humor in the everyday vicissitudes of life. This time he takes on social distancing and grandkids.

Feature Story Inside the Glazer Children's Museum

Downtown Tampa builds a strong foundation for growth, study finds

A new study shows Tampa’s downtown population grew by 36 percent from 2000 to 2017 compared to a slower 17 percent average for other emerging downtowns. About 16,000 people live there now; another 5,000-6,000 are expected to move in during the next few years.

Feature Story Visitors to Tampa's newest chocolate shop can watch the process of making candies.

Chocolate shop opens in downtown Tampa

Chocolate-lovers rejoice! One of Florida's premier confectioners of European-styled handmade chocolates, Peterbrooke Chocolatier, is now open in downtown Tampa.

Innovation News Students learn to analyze a negative in photography classes.

How COVID-19 has changed us: The Morean Arts Center, St. Pete

While the early days of COVID were devoted to figuring out how to stay engaged with the community, the Morean team is now looking for longer-term solutions. The main question: How can we continue to deliver on our mission of bringing arts and culture to the community?

Innovation News Nikki Vegenski, Senior VP of Marketing and Strategy. PowerChord.

PowerChord powers up SaaS from St. PeteSoftware as a Service company adds staff, new branding

PowerChord, a growing SaaS provider, is currently hiring for multiple positions in its St. Petersburg FL office, adding new employees to the approximately 75 already working for the company.

Innovation News Chris Paradies, on right, with one of the earlier cohort groups.

Pre-incubator program arms ambitious entrepreneurs with tools they needCO.STARTERS cohort meets in fall, spring

The goal of the Tampa Innovation Center's prominent pre-incubator CO.STARTERS program is to arm ambitious entrepreneurs with the tools they need to move toward a sustainable and successful endeavor.

Innovation News Steve Presser, President and COO of BeniComp Health Solutions in Tampa.

Growing company: BeniComp Health Solutions in Tampa

Steve Presser, Benicomp President and COO: Despite the current pandemic and workforce reductions nationwide, BeniComp has been able to maintain its commitment to providing healthcare-related solutions for not only its team and clients, but for surrounding communities.

Innovation News Minimise is in the process of working with Hillsborough County schools to improve energy efficiency.

Energy efficiency company Minimise lands major new funding, plans to add jobs

Minimise, an Energy Conservation Management and Services Company based in Tampa, lands a global funding agreement that will enable expansion and job creation in the next year.

For Good Think Big for Kids solicits donations of laptops and computers for back to virtual school drive.

Wanted: Old laptops and tablets for teens, kids

Local organizations seek donations of unwanted laptops and tablets for underprivileged kids served by Think Big for Kids programs through the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay.

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Downtown Tampa museums honor women's history

Women’s artistic voices are highlighted in three local exhibitions at FMoPA, UT’s Scarfone/Hartley Gallery, and the TMA in celebration of the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage.

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Report outlines economic inequities in Tampa Bay Area

The 2020 Regional Equity Report, released by the Tampa Bay Partnership in collaboration with the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay and United Way Suncoast, reveals dramatic inequities for the region’s Black residents, both within Tampa Bay and compared to a set of 19 benchmark communities across the country.

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How COVID-19 has changed us: First-generation college student Junayed Jahangir

This is the fourth in a series of stories in 83 Degrees Media about how first-generation, immigrant, and international college students in Florida are coping with the special challenges presented by COVID-19. Meet Junayed Jahangir (friends call him JJ), a USF student originally from Bangladesh.

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Tampa cartoonist on election fatigue

Dr. Samuel "Aaron'' Laden, a retired pathologist in the Tampa Bay Area, looks for humor in the everyday vicissitudes of life.  

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Clearwater maps out vision for futureInvest: Tampa Bay 2020

Clearwater community and business leaders make the case for shaping the future of their city in Invest: Tampa Bay 2020, an annual report that examines the growth and vitality of the local economy.

Innovation News Florida Polytechnic University’s Purple Fire Robotics club.

Startup State: Florida Funders teams up with Florida Polytechnic University

Florida Funders in Tampa teams up with Florida Polytechnic University in Lakeland to groom the next generation of students studying technology in its entrepreneurship program.