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Kimberly Patterson

Kimberly Patterson is a writer and native Floridian, born and raised in the Tampa Bay area. She graduated from the University of South Florida with a BA in Communication, where she found her passion -- writing. When not glued to a laptop, she can be found around town with her two young children exploring the Bay area, and experiencing the region from their point of view. 

Kimberly Patterson's Latest Articles

Tampa startup to market fitness wearable to professional athletes

LiftSync is a startup created by University of Tampa students. The high-tech wearable device helps professional athletes track fitness progress and avoid injury in the weight room. 

For Good: Hungry Howies pizza hosts local events to raise money for breast cancer foundation

Hungry Howie's Pizza hosting two local events to raise awareness and money for breast cancer. All proceeds from the local events, as well as national proceeds made from sales of the pink pizza boxes sold during the month of October will go to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Ultimately, a portion of these funds will help local women fight breast cancer as they come to Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa. 

Courier tech company moves into Tampa market

Dropoff, a high-tech courier service, which offers on-demand same-day delivery service, is now operating in Tampa. 

For Good: USF partners with custom T-shirt company to raise funds for Moffitt

Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More creates a partnership with USF Athletics Department to create shirts for 'Bulls Against Cancer'. The 'Bull Against Cancer' campaign and the sales of the T-shirts will raise funds for Moffitt and cancer research.

Tampa Bay Area tech companies are hiring, check out who is posting jobs

September job news roundup is all about careers in technology. 

Students at low-income schools get unique experiences through MOSI’s outreach program

MOSI is bringing the fun of science to low-income schools with their Robot Roundup program. The museum's outreach program teaches elementary students engineering and science as they create their own robots. 

Engineering firm in Tampa adding 5 new positions

VHB, an  engineering firm in Tampa is gearing up to create five new jobs in the next year. The firm, which specializes in creating thriving, walkable and sustainable communities is recruiting engineers for related positions. 

AT&T gives grant to offer business workshops in 2 St. Pete high schools

AT&T gives $25K to the Pinellas Education Foundation for business and technology workshops for students at Gibbs an Lakewood High School in St. Petersburg. 

Moffitt chosen to be site of cell therapy studies, latest treatment in cancer

Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa chosen by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute as a research facility for cell therapy. This emerging science could be a game-changer when it comes to treating cancer.

For Good: Clearwater store donates shoes to those in need

Clearwater store, Peltz Shoes, donates 200 pairs of shoes to women's shelters across the country. 

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