April 20, 2024
Press Release
UF/IFAS study: New mosquito species reported in Florida
March 22, 2023 — Another new mosquito species has made its way across the tropics into Florida, making a permanent home in at least three counties. Scientists are concerned because of...
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Published on 3/22/2023
UF study finds no difference in susceptibility to COVID-19 in Black and white ancestral origins
Whether your ancestors were Black or white makes no difference in your susceptibility to COVID-19, according to a new University of Florida study comparing two types of ancestral origins of...
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Published on 3/22/2023
Ana Scuteri awarded the 2023 Florida Outstanding Woman in Public Health
TAMPA, Fla. (March 22, 2023) – The University of South Florida (USF) College of Public Health has named Ana Scuteri, MPH, of the Florida Department of Health in Seminole County, the 2023 Florida...
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Published on 3/22/2023
Seniors, Kids to Interact in New Intergenerational Boca Program
Boca Raton, FL, March 22, 2023 – The Fuller Center and The Volen Center will launch their new collaborative Intergenerational Project after being named a $100,000 beneficiary of the Brain Bowl Events, Inc. Volunteer Committee Project. The program was announced...
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Published on 3/22/2023
Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation awards $250K to Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota, DeSoto Counties for youth development professionals
Charles and Margery Barancik Foundation recently awarded Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties a $250,000 grant to support staffing across the organization. The grant will also support efforts to improve the recruitment and retention of quality team members to ensure maximum impact and stability for the youth and families they serve.
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Published on 3/22/2023
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity announces $13M in funding for Florida small cities
Tallahassee, FL – Today, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) announced $13 million available in community development funding through the Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The program funds...
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Published on 3/20/2023
USF Sarasota-Manatee campus will break ground March 1 for first-ever student center and residential housing complex
The University of South Florida, on Wednesday, March 1, will host a ceremonial groundbreaking for the Sarasota-Manatee campus's first-ever student center and residential housing complex. The event will be a...
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Published on 2/24/2023
Wellen Park debuts large-scale murals that illustrate Downtown Wellen's colorful social scene and natural experiences
VENICE, Fla. (Feb. 24, 2023) – Great blue herons and colorful flowers loom larger than life along the walls of Downtown Wellen’s newest buildings while a whimsical woman in an innertube...
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Published on 2/24/2023
With Tampa Bay's Affordable Housing Crisis, Shumaker's Ron Christaldi Helps Build a Home for a Family in Need
ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. (Feb. 24, 2023)—With soaring demand and rising costs, Tampa Bay leaders are trying to tackle the housing crisis from multiple angles. One of them is simply concrete,...
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Published on 2/24/2023
16 Nonprofit Agencies Selected for over $5M in Community Wellness Grants
United Way of Central Florida releases which local, nonprofit agencies are receiving over $5 million released for Community Wellness Initiative in Polk. The pilot program awarded 501(c)(3) nonprofits funding from...
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Published on 2/24/2023
UF/IFAS scientists lure Burmese pythons using radio telemetry during mating/breeding season
The University of Florida has partnered with several federal and state agencies on a large-scale python removal project to protect the Everglades.
The project combines Burmese python ecology with removal...
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Published on 2/24/2023
The Florida Chamber Stands in Support of Florida's Game-Changing Lawsuit Abuse Reform Package - HB 837
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (February 24, 2023)— Today, Florida Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Mark Wilson stood with Speaker of the House Paul Renner and bill sponsors Representative Tommy Gregory and...
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Published on 2/24/2023
United Fight Alliance Partners with California's UpNext Fighting
TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, February 24, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ -- United Fight Alliance and UpNext Fighting announce a multi-fight television broadcast deal. Los Angeles based UNF presents the greatest experience in the world of combat...
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Published on 2/24/2023
YashaaGlobal, Leading Digital Marketing Agency is expanding it's operations
YashaaGlobal, a leading digital marketing agency, is expanding its operations to Jacksonville, Florida. The new branch will be located at 12086 Fort Caroline Road, Suite 301, Jacksonville, Florida 32225. This...
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Published on 2/24/2023
Entrex Carbon Market commits capital to Net Zero Analysis and Design Corp
BOCA RATON, FL, UNITED STATES, February 24, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Entrex Carbon Market today announced it has executed a Letter of Intent to make a sizable capital investment into Net Zero...
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Published on 2/24/2023
Mitch Gould of Nutritional Products International: More Good News for the Economy
BOCA RATON, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, February 24, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ -- There is more good news about the economy.“The S&P Global Flash U.S. services sector index increased from 46.8 to 50.5 in February,”...
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Published on 2/24/2023
Mystro Launches 5StarClub App for Personalized Body Transformation
TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, February 24, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The programs offer personalized guidance to help people unlock their true potential.With sedentary lifestyles becoming the norm, obesity is rising even...
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Published on 2/24/2023
The Alliance for the Arts Received Record Breaking 720 submissions for 37th All Florida Exhibition
FORT MYERS, FL (February 23, 2023) – The Alliance for the Arts received 120 more submissions than the previous Annual All Florida Juried Exhibit. Out of over 700 submissions, the...
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Published on 2/23/2023
BRIGHT Network to connect human trafficking victims with critical care and resources to transition into new life
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Feb. 22, 2023) — An online platform developed by researchers at the University of South Florida, in close collaboration with anti-trafficking professionals and survivors, will help victims of...
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Published on 2/22/2023
Florida seaports see record-high cargo in 2022; Poised to gain more market share over next 5 years
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (February 22, 2023) – Florida’s 16 seaports experienced a new record high of 112.5 million tons of cargo received during 2022, a six percent increase over 2021, a...
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Published on 2/22/2023
Visit Tampa Bay Invites Gay-Cationers to Show Their Pride in the Heart of Florida's Gulf Coast
Visit Tampa Bay (VTB) has launched the third edition of its well-received Tampa Gay Guide. As a joint publication with Creative Loafing Tampa Bay and a collaboration with the Tampa Bay...
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Published on 2/21/2023
Tampa's Litter Skimmer Trash Boat Wins Downtown Tampa Partnership Urban Excellence Award
City of Tampa's "Litter Skimmer" trash boat took home its first award since its launch last Summer. The vessel received the Urban Excellence Award in the Public Sector Project category. The awards ceremony...
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Published on 2/21/2023
Tampa Convention Center Unveils New Food Concessions Menu
Tampa Convention Center has launched a new, street food-inspired concessions menu called Street Eats. It was created by Aramark, the exclusive food and beverage provider at Tampa Convention Center in...
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Published on 2/21/2023
11TH CIRCUIT JNC ANNOUNCES COURT JUDICIAL VACANCY
The Eleventh Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has been asked to provide Gov. Ron DeSantis with nominees for the vacancies in the Miami-Dade County Court created by the retirement of Circuit...
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Published on 2/21/2023
13TH CIRCUIT JNC ANNOUNCES APPLICANTS FOR COUNTY COURT JUDICIAL VACANCY
As a result of the county court vacancy created by the elevation of Judge Cynthia Oster in the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, Gov. Ron DeSantis has convened the Thirteenth Circuit Judicial...
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Published on 2/21/2023
