Tired of waiting at the doctor’s office? Free app can help

DocClocker, a free app developed by Tampa physicians, lets you check wait time in doctor's office before you arrive, thus reducing exposure to other people and potentially contagious germs like coronavirus.

Donna J. Petersen
How to stay safe in the face of coronavirus

Donna Petersen, the dean of the University of South Florida’s College of Public Health, says if you can work from home, you probably should.

An art wrap in Clearwater.
Clearwater wraps up creative neighborhood arts project

Clearwater’s art wraps have brought attention to local artists and beauty to intersections throughout the city.

Justin Davis
A guide to working remotely by locals who do it daily

The 83 Degrees team and many of our connections, especially those working in Tampa Bay Area tech and online media, are experienced at successfully working remotely. Here are our top tips for first-time remote workers to consider while we all keep our distance and await the outcome of #COVID19.

Everyone counts: Census 2020 data will drive new opportunities, investments in Tampa Bay

Public education groups, community leadership organizations, and private business ventures will study the decennial figures with great curiosity in order to make decisions about everything from school construction to political representation to neighborhood investments designed to improve the local economic situation.

Pausing from a drink at Hair of the Dog to pose for the camera.
Hair of the Dog in Seminole Heights in Tampa

Hair of the Dog is a neighborhood dog park that doubles as a place for humans to hang out and enjoy a local brew with friends. This story first ran in March 2020 just before the outbreak of COVID, which resulted in its closing along with many other restaurants and gathering places. We're rerunning the story because the doggy-human playspace-pub has reopened under new CDC safety guidelines.

AT&T trucks move in to repair lines following natural disasters.
USF lands $50K from AT&T for climate change research

The University of South Florida joins the University of Miami in seeking solutions to resiliency and mitigation when it comes to climate change.

West River is designed for living, shopping, and working.
West River redevelopment continues new construction in Tampa

The redevelopment of the former North Boulevard Homes site into the West River mixed-use community hits a new phase with the start of construction on three new buildings that will have apartments over ground floor retail space. 

Health and wellness classes include students as young as 6.
USF Nursing student brings Peace Corps experience to Wimauma

When Logan Marx finished his tour of duty overseas as a Peace Corps Volunteer, he could have picked anywhere in the world to live. So why is he at USF? And what is he doing in the Tampa Bay region? Learn more.

Eric Stoltz meets his fans at GIFF 2018.
POSTPONED: This year’s Gasparilla film festival puts locals first

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. Organizers of the 2020 Gasparilla International Film Festival have selected an array of films shot in the Tampa Bay Area, going back to #GasparillaFilm’s roots.

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