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Paul Catala

Paul Catala

Paul Catala is a freelance writer whose work has been published across Florida, the U.S., and internationally. He has more than 30 years of experience working at the Charlotte Sun-Herald, the Tampa Tribune, the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, the Provo (Utah) Daily-Herald, The (Lakeland) Ledger, and the Associated Press. He has a degree in broadcast telecommunication from the University of Florida and did post-graduate study in journalism at the University of South Carolina. Now living in Lakeland, Paul is an accomplished musician, playing keyboard and piano both solo and with bands around the Tampa Bay Area.
 

Paul Catala's Latest Articles

The new PITT training center in Tampa.
New PITT med center in Tampa tackles non-opioid pain relief

Pacira Biosciences’ new Tampa training center is designed to train doctors, other clinicians in non-opioid patient recovery techniques as alternatives to opioids.

Meet AI robot "Maya''
Tampa AI startup aims to help businesses reach their goals

The overall goal of Tampa-based XiByte is to use artificial intelligence to help entrepreneurs start and run their own companies, with a focus on growth and stability using robotics rather than humans. .

Holly Moon from Lion’s Eye Institute and Devin Dominguez of WEDU work with Wilma Norton on a podcast to promote Tampa Bay Philanthropy Week, Nov. 9-13.
New philanthropic initiative offers Mental Health First Aid in Tampa Bay

A new program launched this fall by the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay is designed to elevate awareness, attention, and care for people suffering from depression and other mental illnesses and challenges.

Entrepreneur Robert Borrero of Tampa, founder of Mobile Apps Media.
Tampa entrepreneur specializes in connecting people

Tampa-based Latin music star turns his entrepreneurial spirit into creating new businesses, marketing, and clubs that help connect people.

The hyperbaric suite at Aviv Clinics.
Aviv Clinics offers hyperbaric oxygen therapy in The Villages in Florida

Artist Janet Echelman, whose latest work is on display at the new St. Pete Pier, and CEO Dave Globig of Aviv Clinics in The Villages near Ocala, are featured at this year's Innovation Fusion event hosted by FIBA (Florida-Israel Business Accelerator) in Tampa.

Rick Nelson, Founder, The Fulfillment Lab
The Fulfillment Lab speeds up deliveries from businesses to customers

The Fulfillment Lab, a Tampa-based e-commerce global marketing company that combines expedited shipping and order transparency with packaging customization, is expanding to Ohio.

Nikki Vegenski, Senior VP of Marketing and Strategy. PowerChord.
PowerChord powers up SaaS from St. Pete

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.

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.

Naked Farmer offers fresh Florida cuisine from a converted shipping container at Sparkman Wharf.
Naked Farmer brings farm-to-table cuisine to Sparkman Wharf in Tampa

The Naked Farmer opens in Sparkman Wharf in downtown Tampa with menus full of meals made from scratch with a mission to eventually become 100 percent local, according to the Owner and Founder Jordan Johnson.

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