St. Pete, FL|News|
Last Chance For Small Businesses To Apply For City Grant
The city of St. Petersburg created a grant to help eligible businesses during the coronavirus pandemic, and the deadline to apply is soon.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
Florida: Finding Our Way Forward
The coronavirus shutdown brought civic life and commerce to a standstill for months. These stories of revival show how communities, businesses, schools and essential institutions in Florida are finding ways to reopen, recover and move forward.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Alumna Answers Teachers' Call For Donations At Boca Ciega
A Boca Ciega High School alumna who saw her teachers ask for help purchasing coronavirus supplies came to the rescue with a campaign.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Polk County Parents Choose Amid Virtual, In-Person School Debate
Only a quarter of students nationwide will attend daily in-person school, a survey shows.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Teachers, Parents Anxious As Aug. 24 School Reopening Looms
The Pinellas County School Board is sticking to its decision to reopen schools on Aug. 24.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Education Commissioner Says School Board Violated State Order
Commissioner Richard Corcoran says the Hillsborough School Board's decision violates his emergency order.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
2020 Census To End Count A Month Early In Florida
Plagued by outreach challenges amid the pandemic, the U.S. Census Bureau said it will end counting efforts for the 2020 census on Sept. 30.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Free Masks At Distribution Sites Around St. Pete: City
The city of St. Petersburg sent out a reminder to residents via Twitter that free masks are available at certain locations.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Walmart Drive-In Movies Tour Coming To Lakeland
“E.T., “Ghostbusters” and “The Wizard of Oz” will be shown free to Walmart customers.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Album Cover Art Show Opens At Mize Gallery In St. Petersburg
Artists from around Tampa Bay created art that represents album covers for the St. Pete-based gallery's August show
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Veterans Administration Employees Protest Workplace Safety Issues
The veterans and nurses unions protested the Veterans Administration's decision to eliminate hazard pay for Veterans Administration staff.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Hillsborough Board Votes To Delay School Reopening 4 More Weeks
The Hillsborough County School Board voted 5-2 to delay the reopening of schools for four more weeks.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Eclectic Shop Of Art, Skin Care, More Supports Coronavirus Safety
Neat, Neat, Neat is a one-stop shop for art, toys, candles, aesthetician services and oddities that recently opened in St. Petersburg.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Teachers File Suit Over Concerns About Reopening Florida Schools
The Florida Education Association filed a lawsuit asking a judge to let the school districts decide for themselves when to reopen schools.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Hillsborough County Commission Votes To Disband Emergency Group
The Hillsborough County Commission to disband the Emergency Policy Group and take over the job of making decision concerning the pandemic.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
District Announces Installation Of Air Filters In All Schools
Hillsborough County Public Schools is reducing the impact of coronavirus in the schools on students and staff by upgrading air filters.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
New Duck Hunting Rules Regulate No-Shows, Bird Limits: FWC
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission is decreasing large crowd gatherings for early morning duck hunts in the 2020-2021 season.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Eclectic Mask Creations By St. Pete Artists To Benefit Community
A mask art exhibit in downtown St. Petersburg will be moved to a local auction to raise money for struggling artists.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
New York Helps St. Pete Through Coronavirus Partnership
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo donates thousands of coronavirus preventative supplies and testing to the city of St. Petersburg.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Kids' Camp Closes Due to Coronavirus In Lakeland
A camp counselor at a Camp Blast location tested positive for the coronavirus, and the facility had to shut down for the safety of campers.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Hillsborough Schools To Reopen Aug. 24 Despite Growing Concerns
"Why are you asking us to put our lives at risk?" asked civics teacher Jessica Harrington.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Brandon, FL|News|
Customer And Employee Test Positive For COVID-19 At CareerSource
CareerSource Tampa Bay announced its temporary closure at two of its locations due to a customer and employee testing positive for COVID-19.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Nerdy Weekend Book Fun: Virtual and Non-Virtual
A nonprofit group in St. Pete offers multiple virtual events highlighting authors, and a local bookstore provides appointments for shopping.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Watch Party For Tampa Bay Rays' Opening Game Day At Ferg's
Baseball fans can still root, root, root for the home team with social distancing and other fans in a live home-game like environment.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Teacher's Final Lesson Is To Hold Family Close, Appreciate Life
Pasco County school teacher Renee Dermott died Sunday after a short battle with the coronavirus.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
The Vinoy's Paul's Landing Opens With New Safety Policies
Paul's Landing at The Vinoy in St. Pete has enhanced its sanitation procedures during the coronavirus pandemic.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Tampa Bay Rays Fan Cutouts Are Available To Order
The Rays offer fan cutouts so folks can feel as if they are part of Rays' games, as Tropicana Field will not be open to fans at this time.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
TB Rays' Meadows Is 2nd Player To Test Positive For Coronavirus
Major League Baseball announced the number of new positive coronavirus tests on Friday and a 2nd Rays player is a confirmed case.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Hillsborough School Board Grapples With School Reopening Mandate
"Learning loss can be corrected, but life loss can’t," said Hillsborough County School Board member Cindy Stuart.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Award Given To St. Pete Brothers For Their Work During COVID-19
Two brothers who are enrolled in St. Pete College were hired through the PITCH program to work at a coronavirus testing center.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Pinellas To Open Coronavirus Facility To Free Up Hospital Beds
"We have numbers hospitalized right now that are the highest we've seen," said Dr. Angus Jameson.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
As FL Governor Pushes To Reopen Schools, Districts Look At Delays
Hillsborough County Schools Superintendent Addison Davis is recommending a two-week delay.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Brandon, FL|News|
Free Forehead Thermometers For Brandon Businesses: Coronavirus
Small business owners in Hillsborough County can request a forehead thermometer free of charge by filling out an online form.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
St. Pete Bartender Makes Coronavirus Masks Out Of Liquor Bags
A St. Pete bartender found himself low on funds after bars closed but came up with creative ways to supplement his loss of cash.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
Dunedin, FL|News|
Some Pinellas School Board Members Want To Delay School Reopening
"It’s nobody’s fault but I’m not in support of exposing our staff and students to further harm," said school board member Rene Flowers.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Brandon, FL|News|
Brandon Coronavirus Testing Site Increases Appointments
Hillsborough County Emergency Management voted to increase coronavirus testing after they saw a high demand for testing in the county.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Naked Farmer Restaurant Debuts At Sparkman Wharf
On the heels of its triumphant debut in St. Petersburg in May, the Naked Farmer celebrated the grand opening of its second restaurant.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
These Lakeland Businesses Got PPP Loans: Coronavirus
Here is a list of businesses that received the loans from the Paycheck Protection Program in Lakeland.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
Westchase, FL|News|
Applications Open For Hillsborough County Business Relief Aid
Small business owners forced to close during the coronavirus pandemic will be able to apply for relief funds.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Bloomingdale-Riverview, FL|News|
These Riverview Businesses Got PPP Loans: Coronavirus
Here is a list of businesses that received the loans from the Paycheck Protection Program in Riverview.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
City Of Tampa To Distribute $2,000 Checks To Impacted Businesses
As part of the city of Tampa’s "Relief Now, Rise Together" efforts, the city of Tampa plans to help approximately 400 small businesses.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
