COVID19

Violin soloist Jeff Multer of the Florida Orchestra.

Florida Orchestra composes savvy solutions to modulate COVID problem

The Florida Orchestra is back performing live at Mahaffey Theatre in St. Petersburg while observing CDC-recommended social distancing in front of a 25% audience capacity. The concerts are also available online.

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Lauren Farrell West, licensed clinical social worker
Commentary: Gratitude is a powerful state of mind that can help you get through tough times

A Tampa social worker suggests how to move forward: 'I try to live in the present moment and not worry about the past or obsess about the future. Simply said, that's hard to do. But, almost always worth the effort it takes.' Learn more.

Tampa Bay Area real estate: Trending upward and onward

National ULI, PwC study ranks the Tampa Bay Area in top 10 regarding economy, social issues.

A scene from "Reflections," 2020. Tampa City Ballet's "Dance for Camera" series launched during the pandemic and continues in 2021. In this series, dancers perform in outdoor spaces in Tampa and St. Petersburg.
PPE pirouette: Tampa City Ballet dances with COVID-safe precautions

Tampa Bay Area arts institutions are finding unique ways to persevere through the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn how the Tampa City Ballet is finding solutions.

Katy Parsons, Senior Director of Account Strategy at ChappellRoberts
Commentary: Summoning the fortitude of forced change

"One year ago, everyone on this planet was forced to change. The changes were quick and infiltrated all aspects of our lives -- work, family, friends, and routines. Some changes were easier than others, but the common denominator was that no one had a choice. Through the lens of hindsight, at least the painful workplace changes have evolved into a bounty of benefits that now serve as accolades to our adaptation,'' writes Katy Parsons. Read more.

Equipment purchased by PCF grant recipients has been a vital lifeline for children during the pandemic.
Pinellas Community Foundation awards grants to fit current, future needs

The most recent grants awarded by the Pinellas Community Foundation went to local nonprofit organizations addressing the immediate needs brought on by the pandemic as well as those that focus on equity issues and ensuring the needs of the community in terms of race and socioeconomic status. Learn more.

Pasted photograph by Fabio Bucciarelli for theĀ New York TimesĀ and illustration by Jeremyville on Allen Street in Manhattan.Ā Ā© Benjamin Petit.
Gallery experiences go virtual at the USF Contemporary Art Museum

While most of us have been staying home, watching too much TV, and learning to redefine what constitutes our new work-life balance, Tampa Bay Area arts institutions are finding unique ways to persevere through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Michael Maurino, his wife, and his daughter pose with the Vince Lombardi Trophy at the Super Bowl Experience.
Commentary: Running the risk of limiting our spaces

Wearing masks and social distancing at the Super Bowl Experience made Michael Maurino, a Tampa transportation and planning expert, think more deeply about how to create spaces, six feet apart or more, that we all need to be successful.

A scary scene from The Brood.
Second Screen pops up to show provocative movies in Tampa Bay Area

Second Screen Cult Cinema is back to creating unique experiences in the Tampa Bay Area with pop-up movies featuring provocative content and boundary-pushing cinematography.

A Conversation with Myself By Julliette Moore (Florida)
Powerstories creates virtual Voices of Truth Theatre Festival

In its inaugural virtual Voices of Truth Theatre Festival, Powerstories aims to share real-life stories that wouldn’t otherwise be heard or seen.

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