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🏌️‍♀️Swinging for Success: Tampa's 7-Year-Old Golf Sensation 

🏴‍☠️ Pirate's Heart: Tampa Novelist Redefines Jose Gaspar

🚗 From Gridlock to High Tech: AI's Role in Florida's Traffic Solutions

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💊 Aging Minds, Wiser Choices: Multivitamins' Surprising Impact on Memory Loss

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🎾USF's Alvin Tudorica: A Rising Star in Collegiate Tennis

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January 25 — Creative Arts Theatre: Inventive Princess of Floralee: SOLD OUT

January 26 — NTBC-Final Friday Networking Event, Walk-On's Bistreaux, 25372 Sirra Cntr Blvd, #304, WC, 4-6pm

January 26 — Sangria Night at Keel Farms, Keel & Curley Winery, 5-10pm

January 27 — Kumquat Festival, Downtown Dade City, 9am-5pm

January 27 — Gasparilla Pirate Fest / Parade, see website for map, invasion: 1130am, parade: 2pm

January 28 — Tiesto, Seminole Hard Rock, 11am

January 28 — Sunday Harvest Market, The Grove, WC, 11am-3pm

January 29 — WWE Monday Night Raw, Amalie Arena, 730 pm

January 30

Swinging for Success: Tampa's 7-Year-Old Golf Sensation 

 Tampa's Tiny Golf Prodigy: 7-Year-Old Payton Roberts Aims High

In Tampa, a young golf sensation is emerging in the form of 7-year-old Payton Roberts. Payton's journey began with plastic clubs at a tender age, quickly evolving into a passion for the sport. By age five, she claimed her first victory in a competition against older boys, instilling a deep sense of pride and determination in her.

Now, Payton spends nearly every day honing her golf skills, driven by dreams of stardom and with her father as her dedicated caddie. Her relentless practice has paid off, enabling her to compete and triumph in numerous tournaments across the country. This series of victories led to her qualification for a world championship event, where she ranked among the top 35 global golfers in her age group.

Payton's love for golf is palpable, especially when making birdies, a feeling she describes as "super fun." With aspirations of becoming the world's best golfer, she remains committed to the sport, eagerly waiting for her next opportunity to showcase her talents on the golf course.

Pirate's Heart: Tampa Novelist Redefines Jose Gaspar

Tampa's most enigmatic pirate, Jose Gaspar, is reborn in S.T. Fernandez's novel, "The Legend of Gasparilla." This historical romance, inspired by Fernandez's college days at St. Leo University, breathes life into the legendary figure. Fernandez describes Gaspar as a tall, olive-skinned man with dark hair, portraying him as a morally conflicted pirate navigating the 18th-century waters of Tampa Bay.

The story unfolds in familiar settings like Bayshore Boulevard and Spanish Town Creek, where Gaspar's pirate adventures intertwine with a romantic narrative. Fernandez introduces a love interest for Gaspar, a woman with a penchant for treasure and hidden secrets. The novel delves into historical queries about Gaspar's life, his raids, and his connections, offering a new perspective on Tampa's pirate legend.

Available on Amazon, this book promises a blend of history, romance, and adventure, reimagining the story of Jose Gaspar.

From Gridlock to High Tech: AI's Role in Florida's Traffic Solutions

In Florida, a groundbreaking approach to managing traffic congestion is unfolding through the use of artificial intelligence (AI). The state, in collaboration with Rekor Systems, is employing AI to analyze extensive road data from various sources like mobile phones, cameras, and connected vehicles. This innovative approach is particularly evident in Tampa, where AI's role extends beyond traffic management to aiding law enforcement. By recognizing specific details such as license plates and vehicle models, AI assists in locating stolen cars and identifying individuals with outstanding warrants.

Mike Dunbar of Rekor Systems highlights the technology's efficiency in processing trillions of data points, significantly outperforming traditional methods in detecting traffic issues and enhancing response times. This AI integration, crucial in a state where physical road expansion isn't always feasible, represents a significant step towards optimizing traffic flow and improving the overall driving experience in Florida.

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Aging Minds, Wiser Choices: Multivitamins' Surprising Impact on Memory Loss

A recent study by Mass General Brigham suggests that daily multivitamins could play a crucial role in enhancing memory and cognitive function in older adults.

This research, involving 573 individuals over 60, found significant benefits to global cognition and episodic memory, marking it as the third study to link multivitamins with improved aging brain health. With an aging U.S. population, where one in four might face an elevated risk of memory loss and Alzheimer's by 2060, these findings are particularly noteworthy.

Dr. Chirag Vyas, a co-author of the study, highlights the potential of daily multivitamins, containing over 20 essential micronutrients, in slowing cognitive aging. However, health experts like the Food and Drug Administration and Cleveland Clinic advise consulting a doctor before starting multivitamins, emphasizing that they should supplement, not replace, a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. The Mayo Clinic also supports this view, suggesting multivitamins as a way to fill dietary gaps.

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USF's Alvin Tudorica: A Rising Star in Collegiate Tennis

Alvin Tudorica, a senior tennis player at the University of South Florida, has emerged as a top collegiate athlete. Hailing from Toronto, Tudorica's journey began with raw talent and evolved through sheer determination and passion for the sport. His coach, Ashley Fisher, recognized his potential from the start, impressed by Tudorica's boldness and work ethic.

Now, Tudorica stands 27th nationally in singles and boasts a top 10 ranking in doubles with partner Erik Grevelius. Their success is a testament to their extra practice hours and deep understanding of each other's playing style. Tudorica's recent triumphs include five consecutive wins at the ITA Regionals and a notable quarterfinals appearance in the National Fall Championships.

With professional ambitions in sight, Tudorica remains focused on an immediate goal: winning the NCAA tournament. This achievement would be the pinnacle of his and Grevelius' collegiate tennis careers.

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