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Pizzo K8 School teacher Liz Valdez prepared a children's area and a snack station to welcome families that would shelter in her classroom during Hurricane Ian.

Buzz: As Hurricane Ian threatens Tampa Bay, a Hillsborough teacher’s act of kindness

Liz Valdez, a second-grade teacher at Pizzo K8 School on USF's Tampa campus, prepared her classroom with a children's area and a snack station for families who have to shelter there during Hurricane Ian.

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The Tampa Historic Preservation Commission has recommended expanding the Hyde Park Local Historic District to include more of the area that was once part of the tight-knit African American community.of Dobyville.
Buzz: Tampa advisory board recommends adding Dobyville area to Hyde Park Local Historic District

On August 30th, Tampa's Historic Preservation Commission unanimously recommended expanding the Hyde Park Local Historic District to include the area that was once the Black community of Dobyville.

The monthly Food Truck Thursdays event at downtown Clearwater's Station Square Park launches August 25th with Kickin Caribbean as the featured food truck.
Buzz: Food Truck Thursdays launch in downtown Clearwater

The City of Clearwater and Clearwater-based KnowBe4 launch a monthly Food Truck Thursdays event on August 25th to create more activities for workers downtown. 

The Tampa Historic Preservation Commission has recommended expanding the Hyde Park Local Historic District to include more of the area that was once part of the tight-knit African American community.of Dobyville.
Buzz: Upcoming community meetings on adding Dobyville area to Hyde Park Local Historic District

There are two meetings in August on the request from the Hyde Park Spanishtown Creek Civic Association for Tampa to expand the Hyde Park Local Historic District to include the area that was once the African-American community of Dobyville.

Newly-appointed Straz Center for the Performing Arts President and CEO Greg Holland.
Buzz: Tampa’s Straz Center for the Performing Arts names new President and CEO.

Industry veteran Greg Holland has been appointed president and CEO of the Straz Center for the Performing Arts in Tampa. He begins on October 1 and succeeds Judy Lisi, who is stepping down after nearly 30 years.

USF Health and Tampa General Hospital's collaboration in response to COVID-19 includes the establishment of the Global Emerging Diseases Institute and participation in clinical trial research for the new Novavax vaccine.
Buzz: USF Health, Tampa General contribute to clinical trials research on new COVID vaccine Novavax

USF Health and Tampa General Hospital's collaboration on research and patient treatment in response to COVID-19 includes participating in clinical trial research for the new COVID vaccine Novavax.

The event map for Boom by the Bay.2022
Buzz: Tampa’s Boom by the Bay is back with a bang this July 4th

The City of Tampa's Boom by the Bay 4th of July celebration and fireworks display is back and bigger than ever.

Events in Clearwater and across Tampa Bay celebrate Juneteenth this weekend.
Buzz: A look at Juneteenth events across Tampa Bay this weekend

Events across Tampa Bay this weekend will celebrate the June 19th Juneteenth holiday.

Transportation expert Janette Sadik-Khan speaks at the Tampa Theatre Tuesday.
Transportation expert Janette Sadik-Khan speaks Tuesday at Tampa Theatre

Transportation expert and author Janette Sadik-Khan, the former transportation commissioner for New York City, speaks at the Tampa Theatre Tuesday evening.

Brightline receives a $15.9 million federal grant for planning on future Orlando to Tampa route.
Brightline receives $15.9 million federal grant for Orlando to Tampa route

Brightline receives a $15.9 million federal grant to go toward engineering and environmental studies for future Orlando to Tampa route.

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