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Around Town 6.4.20

June 4, 2020 By Observer Staff

Our reporters covered Tuesday night’s protest as it happened, and many of our readers weighed in on Facebook during the demonstration. “Social distancing went out the door.” — Brenda Camargo “Praying for peace for our city!” — Tammy Langdale “As long as y’all are peaceful I’m with you. But as soon as you commit a […]

Around Town 5.28.20

May 28, 2020 By Observer Staff

We asked Facebook: How satisfied or dissatisfied are you with Governor Ron DeSantis’ plan to reopen Florida and the steps taken so far?

Around Town 5.21.20

May 21, 2020 By Observer Staff

We asked Facebook: How do you feel about the Hillsborough County Emergency Policy Group meetings now that the state’s reopening process is ramping up? Should they meet more frequently, stay at once per week or let the Emergency Order expire? “Once a week or let expire. Families must work and need child care facilities to […]

Around Town 5.14.20

May 14, 2020 By Observer Staff

We asked Facebook: Now that hair salons and barber shops were allowed to reopen this week, what should come next and when should it reopen? “I say, EVERYTHING. And for those who don’t agree can stay at home scared with their face mask and tinfoil hat on and let the rest of Florida be free!” […]

Around Town 5.7.20

May 7, 2020 By Observer Staff

We asked Facebook: Despite all the negative COVID-19 news in the daily cycle, what has given you hope or inspired you during this time? “My daughter Chelsea, she had a very hard delivery 4/24 and with no family members allowed in the hospital during this Covid-19 and a 2 day ICU stay she gave me […]

Around Town 4.30.20

April 30, 2020 By Justin Kline

We asked Facebook: Governor Ron DeSantis said he plans to re-open Florida in “baby steps.” What should the first “steps” be? “Beauty shops and barber shops, one customer allowed at a time. Nobody has cleaner hands than hairdressers who wash hair all day. And he/she can wear a little mask if they like. I can, […]

Around Town 4.23.20

April 23, 2020 By Observer Staff

We asked Facebook: With many states now considering phases of reopening, when would you feel safe or at least OK with Florida going back to work and school as usual?

Around Town 4.16.20

April 16, 2020 By Observer Staff

We asked Facebook: What is the biggest change you’ve had to make in your life since the social distancing and safer at home orders started?

Around Town 4.9.20

April 9, 2020 By Observer Staff

We asked Facebook: How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected your career, whether you’re an employee or a business owner? “Grateful to be a teacher and be able to continue my profession and outreach from home. Students and families still need our guiding light and we are happy to be there for them.” — Veronica Prostko […]

Around Town 4.2.20

April 2, 2020 By Justin Kline

We asked Facebook: How do you feel about the state’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic? “I dont believe enough is being done on the borders of florida or the airlines in regards to allowing an influx of non-Floridians into the state. I believe the safer at home was a step in the right direction for […]