Bored in the pandemic? Here’s an idea …
Dr. S. "Aaron'' Laden, a retired pathologist in the Tampa Bay Area, looks for humor in the everyday vicissitudes of life. This week, he suggests an alternative to watching yet another movie on TV.
Tampa
Perhaps best known for hosting Super Bowls and Gasparilla parades, housing MacDill Air Force Base and being home to professional sports teams and high profile athletes – the crown jewel of the Tampa Bay region is oh-so-much more. Tampa is on the verge of achieving many long-planned ambitions. Downtown redevelopment, the expansion of the city’s port and airport, a planned Interstate 4 Green Tech corridor and a substantial increase in research activities at the University of South Florida fuel its progress.
What’s next for Tampa Union Station?
The City of Tampa considers how to repurpose part of Tampa Union Station to lease out workspaces that could create revenue for maintaining and preserving the building.
Healthy 22nd Street brings boxes of hope to food deserts in East Tampa
A keen sense of urgency surrounding growing food insecurity and a few determined souls are stepping up to cultivate community and individual gardens in Hillsborough County's low-income neighborhoods like East Tampa.
A creative new use for yard signs …
Dr. S. "Aaron'' Laden, a retired pathologist in the Tampa Bay Area, looks for humor in the everyday vicissitudes of life. This week, he comments on yard signs in the age of COVID.
On our radar: Most anticipated projects coming to the Tampa Bay Area in 2021
As we exhale a sigh of relief to have 2020 behind us, 83 Degrees and our readers are looking forward to what's new and what's next for the Tampa Bay Area in 2021 and beyond that will transform our shared environment and experiences. Read about a few that you won't want to miss.
Electronic interactive kiosks coming to downtown Tampa
The Tampa Downtown Partnership sees tremendous value in bringing the kiosks to downtown Tampa because a lot of their focus is on wayfinding and disseminating information about local, small businesses.
COVID-19 vaccine rollout begins in Tampa Bay Area, around Florida
The COVID-19 vaccination distribution program has begun to roll out quickly in parts of the Tampa Bay Area with much-deserved fanfare, given the speed at which the vaccine has been produced as part of Operation Warp-Speed, the U.S. national vaccination effort.
Looking for a safer place to meet up with a friend? Consider visiting a parklet
Each 8-by-28-foot parklet in Downtown Tampa is adjacent to a restaurant or bar with socially distanced seating, planters, and a specialized splash of color sitting on top of a unique mural created by local artists.
Santa’s list looks a little different this year …
Dr. S. "Aaron'' Laden, a retired pathologist in the Tampa Bay Area, looks for humor in the everyday vicissitudes of life.
Sing Out and READ uses music, song lyrics to improve reading skills
Comprised of eight grade levels and 20 lessons per level, the sing-to-read software that doubles as a game efficiently increases comprehension and reading prowess. Three months of use is all it takes for a child using the program as directed to gain an entire year’s reading level.
