Wanted: High school computer science, math scholars
Saint Leo University wants to award 16 scholarships to high school juniors and seniors who choose to study computer science and math at the college on State Road 52 in Pasco County.
New Port Richey
A revitalized and evolving downtown business district showcases New Port Richey’s unique blend of natural resources, recreation, history, arts and culture. Playful City USA honored West Pasco County’s best known city as one of its top picks for 2009 because of its many recreational opportunities for residents. Fun spots include a Skate Park, a $14 million aquatic center and wi-fi ready Sims Park.
Pik My Kid: Local startup streamlines school dismissal process
Frustrated by your child's after-school car line? There's an app for that. Bay Area startup PikMyKid is digitizing and streamlining the school dismissal process.
USF’s mobile Alzheimer’s unit brings trials, medications to community
USF Health's Byrd Alzheimer's Mobile Research Suite brings clinical trials and medications to patients showing signs of memory loss.
Book excerpt: Seafood Lovers Florida by Bruce Hunt
What is your favorite seafood place in Florida? Author Bruce Hunt shares his top picks in a new book that takes readers on a culinary tour of the state.
What’s next for Pasco County? Grow as agritourism destination
UF thought leader urges Pasco County to embrace the vision of Extension Director Whitney Elmore to invest in agritourism to build communities, create jobs and produce readily accessible locally grown food.
Tampa Bay urban planners design more greenways, trails for future
Part of the solution to the high rate of pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities that plagues the Tampa Bay region is the opening of new greenways and trails. Several are in the works -- under construction, in the planning stages or part of a larger vision.
Retrofitting Tampa Bay for climate change: From understanding to action
Several key themes and insights have emerged through conversations and reflections related to 83 Degrees Media's series on climate change, arguably leaving us with more questions and ideas than clear answers or sound solutions. In that spirit, by way of conclusion, here are four provocations to keep the conversation moving forward across Tampa Bay.
Rethinking Tampa Bay’s water resources as the climate changes
Global climate models generally agree that temperatures in the Tampa Bay area will rise between two and three degrees Celsius (three and six degrees Fahrenheit) over the next half century, which could significantly alter the region's water supply. Florida scientists and researchers are weighing those predictions and others to prepare for climate change.
Climate change: Across Tampa Bay, environmental organizations mobilize around sea level rise
Environmental groups and academic partners -- ranging from local institutions like the Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute and the University of South Florida -- are redoubling their efforts to protect vulnerable habitats in preparation for sea level rise caused by climate change.
Dade City experiences new investments in downtown
Dade City is experiencing a development boom with a brand new $6.6 million city hall and police station, and new restaurants and shops -- with room for more.
