reality, addiction can be found in everything. Dr. Michael Bengtson, professor and chief of child and adolescent psychiatry at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, claims that, "Addiction doesn't have to involve a substance or a drug. It can be a behavioral addiction, like gambling. That's where social media seems to fit in (Tampa Bay Times: Social Media Can Become an Addiction, but You Can Break Free)." Going on social media activates a part of the brain that is involved with
to end? The soothing sound of waves slowing crashing on the beach, the sweet smell of the salty pacific, freezing cold water nipping at your toes. That’s my paradise. Tampa Florida has been part of my life growing up, my grandparents have always lived there during the snowy winter months in Michigan. My family always travels to Florida to visit them over spring break and we always have an amazing time. But the spring break of 2012 was by far the best. Trekking to the beach every morning and soaking
Greek’s Culture and its influence in Tampa Bay The culture of Greece is quite interesting and fascinating. The book, Sailing the Wine-Dark Sea: Why the Greeks Matter by Thomas Cahill, takes us through the history of Greece. At the beginning of every chapter in this book, the author will give us a story to read so we could then understand the material better. The Greek culture is filled with many amazing stories and myths by writers and philosophers such as Homer, Aristotle, Plato, Socrates, Pericles
EXPERIENCE THE TRUE FLORIDA What better way to connect and create lasting memories than to pack your bags, take the family with you and escape for a while to some interesting country. If you desire to escape the bleakness of winter and have an awesome experience of a non-stop flow of sunshine and fun then, the best destinations to visit is Florida. Florida, with its hot climate, beautiful beaches, hotels and some major attractions is among the most popular tourist destinations in the world. It is
Sierra Hecht English 10 Mrs. Wintrow 10 April 2015 Florida Where is the best vacation? People can vacation in the mountains, the beaches, and the west. The best place to visit is Florida. There are beaches, men, and beautiful scenery. At Florida there are so many things to do there, very fun. In Florida there are so many different kinds of beaches. There are miles and miles of beaches. In Daytona, Florida their beach is 23 miles long. That is just in Daytona; that isn’t counting the other
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Mission Statement To provide an educational hands on experience while at the Florida Aquarium, and provide insight to a college experience while at the University of South Florida, to allow for a better planed future and education for the students. Aims/Objectives: To provide an educational fun experience while learning about marine life at the Florida Aquarium and providing insight to a collegiate future while touring the USF. We want the customers to obtain knowledge while learning hands on and
around Jamaica. A notable feature about the hurricane is how quickly it strengthened from a Category 1 hurricane to a Category 4. (Took a couple of hours.) The hurricane hit the Florida Gulf coastline on August 9, and was the strongest hurricane since Hurricane Andrew 12 years prior. The hurricane was expected to hit Tampa, but suddenly changed direction and places such as Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, Fort Myer and Orlando were hit hard. Punta Gorda, being one of the worst hit towns, ended up being
About Gainesville The beautiful city of Gainesville is enthusiastically known by Gator fans for being home to the University of Florida. However, beyond the lights of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, the city is a place of historic Florida homes, scenic pools of clear water, and lush semi-tropical vegetation. The character of the graceful and tropical Florida city masterfully balances the area's stunning natural resources and rich wildlife with an impressive historic cultural environment, and perfectly
states in the southeast United States. His goal was to discover a source of wealth, preferably gold, and around his mines establish a settlement. During his travels through La Florida he encountered numerous groups of native peoples, making friends of some and enemies of others. His expedition was not the first in La Florida; however, it was the most extensive. In its aftermath, thousands of Indians would die by disease that the Spaniards brought from the Old World. De Soto would initially be remembered
Florida is our country’s 27th state. It has played a large role in several wars, particularly the American Civil War and World War II. Comparing the two, Florida has impacted WWII more than the Civil War because of the amount of troops trained and enlisted and the supplies and war machines sent to the front lines. The Civil War was also significant for Florida, but not as much as WWII. Florida has had quite an eventful history. It’s first human inhabitants are believed to be several Native American
Sunsets & More: 7 Reasons To Visit Tampa Bay LEAD PARAGRAPH If you are looking for a beach vacation with a twist, check out Tampa Bay, a stunning location with great weather, laid back hangouts, community initiatives and a distinctive art culture. Sunsets and beaches, Tampa Bay will take your breath away. Neighborhood shops, restaurants, and kava, Tampa Bay offers visitors plenty of opportunities to contribute to the local economy. Professional graffiti and tattoos, Tampa Bay is packed with unique body
research indicates that Florida had been inhabited for thousands of years before any European settlements. Of the many indigenous peoples, the largest known were the Ais, the Apalachee, the Calusa, the Timucua and the Tocobago tribes. Juan Ponce de León, a Spanish conquistador, named Florida in honor of his discovery of the land on April 2, 1513, during Pascua Florida, a Spanish term for the Easter season (Juan Ponce de León may not have been the first European to reach Florida; according to one report
The Seminole Wars, also known as the Florida Wars, are wars fought between the Seminole Indians and the Americans. The Seminole Indian tribe is well known as the "unconquered" tribe. This is because the Seminole were not defeated and nor moved from their homeland, but whether moved by choice. The Seminole were formed in Northern Florida. The Seminoles were descends from the creeks, which made it easier for the Seminole to become allies with the Spanish then the United States. The Seminole Wars are
that for ever person that lives in Florida, four more people visit the state every year? Tourism makes up eighty-one percent of Florida’s gross state product. Also, “no trip is complete without tasting a fresh-picked orange or a slice of Key lime pie” (Heinrichs 11). The excellent weather and awesome beaches in Florida are irresistible to tourists. Florida’s early history, geography, climate, wildlife, and economy will be explained thoroughly in this paper. Florida was first settled over 12,000 years
One of the spots is Tampa, Florida and the other spot is Williamsburg, Virginia. This makes travel for the Northern states long and sometimes inconvenient. I was lucky that Busch Gardens is closer to Maryland and I didn’t have to travel too far. Even though Busch Gardens is floral
Gabby started drinking, doing bad things, hanging with the wrong crowd, and even wanted to drop out of school. Terry finally stepped in when Gabby finished her sophomore year in high school (Morgan 20-22). Terry and Gabby moved to St. Petersburg, Florida and Terry enrolled Gabby into Keswick Christian school. At first, Gabby didn’t fit in and people made fun of her (Morgan 21). Gabby got her height from both of her parents, and she always was taller than most of her friends. Her height played a
athletes, most coaches avoided recruiting these individuals due to their edgy backgrounds. Schenllenberger started recruiting the “State of Miami,” which included only athletes born and raised in southern Florida. Howard traveled from Dade County, up to Broward and Palm Beach, and all the way to Daytona/Tampa, mapping off Southern Florida’s recruits from the rest of the Division 1 schools. After the sought after Alonzo Highsmith and Melvin Bratten signed up for the U, the rest of the Miami top talent followed
I have always been a thrill seeking person, and sky diving has been a thing I always wanted to do. When I finally got my chance, I couldn’t pass it up. My friends and I went to Florida during spring break. We were going to try something new for all of us. We were going to sky dive. It was a perfect April day for sky diving. The weather was nice and there wasn’t a cloud in sight, and no storms were going to be approaching anytime soon. We all drove down there together. Chris’s mom took us. We talked
my classmates as a role model and hero to the Tampa Bay area. Thesis: Mike Alstott is a true warrior, a role model, and an example of a hometown hero. I. Introduction: A. He hasn’t stood in the face of danger for his country. He hasn’t started a new religion. He’s not a Mother Teresa and he doesn’t have his own talk show. In fact, he’s just your everyday kind of guy. And oh yeah, he’s one of the top-rated most valuable players on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers football team. His name is Mike