It’s often said that a public school is the pillar of a community. That has never been more true than in Hawthorne, FL. With a city-wide population of just over 1,400, Hawthorne is the very definition of “small town.” The...
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Published in 83 Degrees Media, 10.13.15 Nonprofits around the nation — much like companies in the private sector — are competing for the best and brightest coming out of local and state colleges and universities. In Florida, where charitable giving...
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Published in 83 Degrees Media, 12.4.14 It’s the season of giving, which means opportunities abound to help those less fortunate – from toy drives to adopting a family to volunteering at a food bank. Tampa Bay businesses are no strangers...
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Published in 83 Degrees, 2.18.14 Karina Becerra’s goal is two-fold: Alleviate poverty for America’s indigenous tribes while protecting the environment. Her startup company, Fly Tribes, which is scheduled to launch by June, will get her one step closer to that...
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Published in 83 Degrees Media, 10.22.13 Hope Donnelly started this year with a mantra: “If you’re not scared, your dreams are not big enough.” Her dream? To create a place that provides a sense of community, self-preservation and exploration of...
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Published in 83 Degrees Media, 10.15.13 When Kathleen Taylor spoke at TEDxTampaBay 2012, she had no idea what the impact of her talk would be on her life. “It’s been like the little TEDx talk that could,” laughs Taylor. Taylor...
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Published in 83 Degrees Media, 7.23.13 There’s an unprecedented workforce shift taking place in our society. People nearing retirement age are redefining that stage in their lives. Rather than the old adage of retirement being freedom from work, Baby Boomers...
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Published is 83 Degrees Media, 4.2.13 Life doesn’t get any more personal than writing publicly and authentically about the ups and downs, trials and tribulations in raising your own children. Personal insights — often reflecting the personalities of the writers...
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Published in 83 Degrees Media, 2.5.13 A group of Tampa Bay area architects, designers, artists and creators want to stimulate your mind and body through interactive displays in downtown Tampa. Whoa. Say it’s so! The Urban Conga in downtown Tampa...
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Published in 83 Degrees Media, 1.8.13 Rephotography, or taking a repeat picture of the same site with a time lag between the images, has been around in a formal way since the 1970s. Some scientists and sociologists even use the...
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