Dig deep for #GivingTuesday2020 in Tampa Bay
Small donations from thousands of people could add up to a major impact on Tampa Bay Area nonprofits and charitable organizations struggling to make ends meet this year during the pandemic.
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.
If the shoe doesn’t fit …
Dr. S. "Aaron'' Laden, a retired pathologist in the Tampa Bay Area, looks for humor in the everyday vicissitudes of life.
Commentary: Calling business leaders to commit to young learners, teachers
Tampa area organizations call for local business leaders to make a commitment to positively impacting the lives of young learners and educators. Sign up now for the CEOS in Schools volunteer event in February.
How to keep your distance
Dr. S. "Aaron'' Laden, a retired pathologist in the Tampa Bay Area, looks for humor in the everyday vicissitudes of life. This time, innovation creates social distance.
Want to buy your first home in Tampa? Learn how, get help
Lower-income, first-time homebuyers in Tampa may be eligible for down payment assistance by completing free classes on how to be a responsible homeowner.
10 local places designed to get you in the holiday spirit (despite COVID-19)
The Tampa Bay Area is getting decked out in holiday displays this year (2020) as everyone looks for a little extra cheer amid the woes surrounding the pandemic life. Here are a few worth a look.
Why Tampa? Tech leader shares the reasons
"We are within 1 or 2 unicorns to having our own unique Tampa Tech scene,'' says Paresh Patel, CEO of HCI Group in Tampa. "One way or the other, I think, in this coming decade, there will be some big valuation companies born and bred in Tampa. That is the best way of spreading the joys of Tampa and tech jobs and other startups throughout the area.''
COVID-19 continues to plague Florida, nation
COVID-19 cases continue to surge across the nation and in Florida. The state is recording 10,000 new cases a day. The numbers are up in schools. No end is in sight. Get the latest news and information.
Shopping and Sharing to support local small businesses
FlowerFive entrepreneur takes networking concept to the next level by creating Shopping and Sharing to support Tampa small businesses.
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.
