Opportunity #1: “Bucs Need Roof Over Their Heads” by Tom Jones, Tampa
Bay Times, https://infoweb-newsbank-com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/apps/news/document-view?p=WORLDNEWS&t=pubname%3ASPTB%21Tampa%2BBay%2BTimes%2B%2528FL%2529/year%3A2018%212018/mody%3A0825%21August%2B25&f=advanced&action=browse&format=text&docref=news/16E118A4EBDD2040.
Description
of the Story: This article describes the ways in which adverse weather and
associated game delays have persistently impacted the experience of attendees
at Raymond James Stadium.
Description
of the Problem: A cost-effective roofing solution to cover Raymond James Stadium
and provide protection from adverse weather conditions has not been found. This
presents an opportunity for an entrepreneur to develop and propose a
cost-effective roofing solution that would fulfill the unmet needs of Raymond
James Stadium and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
People
Affected by the Problem: Players, staff, fans, and stakeholders of the Tampa
Bay Buccaneers
Opportunity #2: “Try Active-Assisted Stretching” by Fred W.
Wright, Jr., Tampa Bay Times, https://infoweb-newsbank-com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/apps/news/document-view?p=WORLDNEWS&t=pubname%3ASPTB%21Tampa%2BBay%2BTimes%2B%2528FL%2529/year%3A2018%212018/mody%3A0822%21August%2B22&f=advanced&action=browse&format=text&docref=news/16DF6060B4BC9858.
Description
of the Story: According to this article, active-assisted stretching techniques
can be beneficial for elderly individuals, who are often affected by mobility
limitations that preclude traditional stretching.
Description
of the Problem: Stretching is proven to be effective in improving flexibility,
blood flow, and overall well-being. Elderly individuals, however, are likely to
experience difficulty or pain that restricts their ability to perform these
movements. This presents an entrepreneurial opportunity for development of stretching
aids that would allow elderly individuals to take advantage of the health
benefits associated with stretching.
People
Affected by the Problem: Elderly individuals who have difficulty performing
traditional stretches.
Opportunity #3: “What Would it Take to Overthrow King Publix” by
Sara Dinatale, Tampa Bay Times, https://infoweb-newsbank-com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/apps/news/document-view?p=WORLDNEWS&t=pubname%3ASPTB%21Tampa%2BBay%2BTimes%2B%2528FL%2529/year%3A2018%212018/mody%3A0819%21August%2B19&f=advanced&action=browse&format=text&docref=news/16DF10249AA41D38.
Description
of the Story: This article describes the challenges experienced by several Safeway
stores in Florida, which are preparing to close permanently. It explains that
the failure of Safeway to gain a significant foothold in Florida’s grocery
market can be attributed to the overwhelming presence of Publix.
Description
of the Problem: Publix’s domination of the Floridian grocery market has
discouraged investment from other grocery store chains within the state. This
presents an opportunity for an entrepreneur to identify the ways in which
Publix may be leaving customer needs unfulfilled in ways that potential
competitors such as Safeway failed to address.
People
Affected by the Problem: Grocery shoppers in Florida, proprietors of competing
grocery chains (Kroger, Safeway, etc.)
Opportunity #4: “Cyber Threats Abound as Florida Gets Ready to
Vote” by Steve Bosquet and Alex Leary, Tampa Bay Times, https://infoweb-newsbank-com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/apps/news/document-view?p=WORLDNEWS&t=pubname%3ASPTB%21Tampa%2BBay%2BTimes%2B%2528FL%2529/year%3A2018%212018/mody%3A0827%21August%2B27&f=advanced&action=browse&format=text&docref=news/16E16D1E724BA7F8.
Description
of the Story: This article, written shortly before the recent Democratic and
Republican primary elections, suggests that certain cybersecurity deficiencies
may leave these elections vulnerable to hacking.
Description
of the Problem: Unmet cybersecurity needs have left Florida’s elections
vulnerable to potential interference from hackers. This presents an
entrepreneurial opportunity to develop a more effective cybersecurity software
that would allow for increased cybersecurity during Florida’s elections.
People
Affected by the Problem: Florida voters, election officials, candidates for
political office in Florida, all parties with vested interests in the outcomes
of elections in Florida.
Opportunity #5: “UF No Longer Kills Birds at Test Plot” by Jack
Payne, Tampa Bay Times, https://infoweb-newsbank-com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/apps/news/document-view?p=WORLDNEWS&t=pubname%3ASPTB%21Tampa%2BBay%2BTimes%2B%2528FL%2529/year%3A2018%212018/mody%3A0822%21August%2B22&f=advanced&action=browse&format=text&docref=news/16DF606080F92540.
Description
of the Story: Researchers at the University of Florida are seeking alternative
ways to prevent birds from interfering with their experimental crops after
deciding that they will no longer kill the birds.
Description
of the Problem: Birds have been feeding on experimental crops being grown by
agricultural researchers at the University of Florida. The university had previously
been killing the birds, but this procedure was eventually deemed inadequate at
fulfilling their unmet needs (i.e. removal of birds interfering in their
research). This presents an entrepreneurial opportunity to provide an
innovative, non-lethal method of preventing avian interference in UF’s
experimental crops.
People
Affected by the Problem: Agricultural researchers at the University of Florida
Hi Zachary,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading about the articles and opportunities you included in your post. I see you chose Tampa Bay Times, I'm assuming your from Tampa? I chose my hometown too. I think my favorite article you included was the opportunity about stretching. I believe stretching and fitness is so important to have in your life, especially for elderly individuals. I feel this is a group of people who often aren't given as many opportunities to get active like we have as young people (businesses tailoring to our needs and abilities rather than theirs).
Thank you for sharing,
Sydney