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87-Year-Old Man Saved From Homelessness By Community: Patch PM

Two $1M lottery winners | Masks at Super Bowl | Blackmail spat | Man with dementia saved | 12 counties in red zone | Art scene: Patch PM

Zyggy Szymczak plays his baby grand piano in his new trailer. The elderly musician, who has dementia, was about to be homeless when the community helped him find a new home.
Zyggy Szymczak plays his baby grand piano in his new trailer. The elderly musician, who has dementia, was about to be homeless when the community helped him find a new home. (Courtesy of Justin Willis)

Here are some of the share-worthy stories from Florida Patches to talk about tonight:

Elderly Pianist With Dementia Saved From Homelessness By Community

The North Port community rallied around a Polish concert pianist with dementia, raising the money needed to move him into a new trailer.

12 FL Counties In Red Zone: White House Coronavirus Task Force

Florida has seen stability in new cases, an increase in test positivity, and increasing hospitalizations and deaths, indicating unrelenting community spread and inadequate mitigation, according to a White House Coronavirus Task Force report.

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Two $1 Million Florida Lottery Winners From Polk County

Two Polk County residents are now living the millionaire dream after winning from the Florida Lottery.

Tampa Mayor Mandates Wearing Masks Outdoor At Super Bowl Events

In an effort to protect the health and safety of Super Bowl fans and the community, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor has required the use of face coverings outdoors within specific event zones and entertainment districts.

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Whitmore Hires Attorney After Kruse’s Blackmail Accusation: Report

Manatee County Commissioner Carol Whitmore hired an attorney after fellow Commissioner George Kruse accused her of attempting to blackmail him at Tuesday's commission meeting, a newspaper report said.

Art News: ‘Greetings From Tampa Bay,’ Jazz Trio, WWII Statue

If you're looking for a creative spark or want to support the local arts, here's the latest news and events from the Tampa Bay area's vibrant arts scene.

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