5A - Identifying Local Opportunities
5A - Identifying Local Opportunities
Scooters have arrived on Tampa sidewalks, and there are ‘growing pains’
Summary:
Electric scooters were introduced to the Tampa Bay area and
are becoming the new wave. With two companies, Spin and Bird, providing over
2,500 trips alone this Memorial Day weekend, the new mode of transportations
seems to be a success. Two other companies, Lime and Jump, are scheduled to
pilot their scooter operations soon.
Problem:
Many riders have been riding the scooters in banned
locations or parking the haphazardly on sidewalks and entryways. Spin and Bird
have corrective and preventative measures in place to adhere to state and local
legislature policies and restrictions, such as slowing down the scooters or
stopping them completely. However, once this happens, riders are leaving the
scooter in the location where the stopped running thinking the battery has
died.
Who Has the Problem:
Riders, state and local legislature, local businesses and
scooter companies have a problem with riders using the scooters in restricted
areas or parking them haphazardly.
Hit-or-miss hauls end another unpredictable Florida stone crab season
Summary:
Crabbers used to high hauls are experiencing low hauls this
stone crab season. Crabber used to low hauls are experiencing higher hauls;
however, as the season begins to end, their hauls are starting to dwindle.
Restaurant owners are experiencing unusually high prices per pound for stone
crab legs.
Problem:
Red tide and storm (hurricane) patterns have affected the
migration patterns of stone crabs. The crabs are leaving their normal area because
less oxygen is available in the water. Hurricane patterns have altered the
terrain, leading it to be difficult for stone crabs to burrow.
Who Has the Problem:
Stone crabs, crabbers and restaurants have been affected by
the red tide and surge of storms in the area.
Concrete plant signals renewed industrial development in rural east Pasco
Summary:
A concrete plant will now be operating in the up and coming
industrial park. The area has already been experiencing growth with the
rebuilding of an electrical utility infrastructure, building a Boys and Girls
Club and community center, and etc. The new plant is expected to employ up to
70 workers.
Problem:
Rural east Pasco County was experiencing economic hardship
due to the land being underutilized with the closing of the cypress tree mill
60 years ago.
Who Has the Problem:
Rural east Pasco County businesses and community were
experiencing economic decline; however, with companies and the local government
investing in infrastructure the area is beginning to thrive again.
Student behavior and teacher mistrust are issues in Hillsborough County Schools
Summary:
Based on the school-by-school data, the rates of performance
are declining in Hillsborough County schools. The data analyzed is considered
among other factors to determine actions needed to be taken to provide a new
framework on how to produce better school performance ratings.
Problem:
Class sizes, student behavior, and increased safety concerns
due to national school shootings are factors considered in the performance
ratings of schools. Performance seems to steadily be declining due to mistrust
between faculty, staff and students.
Who Has the Problem:
Administrators, teachers, staff and students are affected by
class sizes, student behavior and increased safety concerns.
Profits at Johns Hopkins hospitals tumbled. All Children’s was to blame.
Summary:
Johns Hopkins Health System’s profits are declining due to
All Children’s Hospital’s failed heart surgery program. All Children’s Hospital
had to stop performing heart surgeries last fall due to safety concerns.
Problem:
The mortality rate of patients receiving heart surgeries at
All Children’s Hospital tripled and became the highest in Florida. Profits have
steadily been declining due to investigations into All Children’s Hospital’s
procedures and processes regarding patient care.
Who Has the Problem:
Johns Hopkins Health Systems, patients at All Children’s
Hospital and staff have a problem with the profits decreasing. Johns Hopkins
reputation is at stake. The lives of the patients are at stake with increased
mortality rates and potential budget cuts that could affect the level of
service provided. The staff is affected because decreased profits could mean
staff cuts.
Hey Shandresha,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading about your opportunities. Although #5 wasn't particularly enjoyable to read about. It's crazy that All Children's Hospital has the highest failed heart procedure record in all of Florida. The surgeons must feel terrible about the job they've done. As a fisherman, summertime is normally slow for fishing and crabbing. Hopefully, an abundance of crab will be caught before and after storm season.
Hello Shandresha,
ReplyDeleteLovely work on this blog post . I had no idea about the epidemic going on at the John Hopkins All Children's Hospital . As someone with previous heart problems it's incredibly concerning to me that such a reputable health-care establishment would have these problems . I particularly enjoyed your first article because it best highlights how one solution, such as cheap and affordable transportatin, can lead to dangerous new opportunities .