Identifying Local Opportunities

Article 1:

• Restroom is Just One Aspect of Tricky Issue
• http://infoweb.newsbank.com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/resources/doc/nb/news/15CF881053D51278?p=AWNB
• This story talks about the issue that arises for transgender students and what bathroom they should or shouldn't use at school. The fact of the matter is that it is impossible to make a declaration on which bathroom they have to use, or which one would be safer. The choice is up to the person, for where they feel the most comfortable. Another point is that it is hard to tell if this would create issues for other students. Which bathroom is the safest for them to use?
• The issue in this article is the question: which bathroom should a transgender person go to?
• The people who have this problem are those who identify themselves as transgender.

Article 2:

• Intriguing, but Soulless
• http://infoweb.newsbank.com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/resources/doc/nb/news/15CF880FAA824360?p=AWNB
• This article explains the purpose of the play, "If/Then," which runs at the David A. Straz Jr. Center throughout this coming weekend. There is a brief synopsis of the story, and its significance. 
• The problem that arises is that the play "takes on a few big questions and tries to answer them." The problem with this is that a lot of people have disagreements with how these questions are answered, and how they are delivered.
• The people who have this issue are those who decide to attend the play, and have some views on how these questions should be answered. 

Article 3:

• Lightning Lose Bid as Top Sports Team
• http://infoweb.newsbank.com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/resources/doc/nb/news/15CF881084930D10?p=AWNB
• This article is discussing the recent decision by the SportsBusiness Journal that didn't rank the Tampa Bay Lightning as the top professions sports business team of the year. They lost this opportunity to the Golden State Warriors, which as a sports fan, I can tell you that this is a great team to finish behind. 
• The issue from this article is that the Lightning were not able to be named the top professional sports business team of the year, an honor which would bring great pride to the people of Tampa and the organization's front office. They made great strides this year to be in contention, and losing to the Golden State Warriors, who, by the way, set a new record for wins in a single season, doesn't sting too badly.
• This problem lies in the hands of Lightning fans, and the entire organization as a whole. It's not a huge problem to have but it is a situation in which everyone involved with the Lightning would have loved to win this honor.

Article 4:

• Walmart Prepaid Cards Not Working
• http://infoweb.newsbank.com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/resources/doc/nb/news/15CFDCA8C53B33F0?p=AWNB
• This story is explaining the impact of a recent issue with prepaid debit cards across the country. There have been hundreds of complaints that those who have these cards are having a very hard time accessing their money to buy what they need. 
• The problem presented in this story, as obvious as it may seem, is regarding to the fact that a lot of the time, technology ends up biting us in the butt. There have been so many glitches and hacks within this realm and I believe that the security of technology is so unknown that it brings about a lot of issues like this. This specific story is not necessarily security related, but there should be no reason that this many people are having issues getting their money when they need it. The payment process should be seamless at this point, and it leads me to believe that it can only be improved.
• Those that have identified an issue paying with their prepaid cards clearly are experiencing this issue, but also anyone else around these people. It can cause arguments and disagreements, which a lot of people who are just getting their groceries, are trying to avoid all together.

Article 5:

• Roadwork to Slow Commutes on State Roads 836, 826 and 874
• http://infoweb.newsbank.com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/resources/doc/nb/news/15CFA0610E77B858?p=AWNB
• This story is talking about the impact of roadwork around Florida's Turnpike, and how it will affect those trying to commute to and from work this past week and the week upcoming.
• The problem highlighted in this story is the fact that there is always roadwork to be done. It is tough to look forward to a time where there will be less traffic because of all this roadwork, because by the time it finishes, there will be so many more people that another expansion will be needed.
• The people who have to deal with this issue are those who are conducting the construction because they have to work in high volume areas during high volume traffic times. Besides that, it is the people who live in the area of this roadwork. No one is immune from traffic, and it is just the reality at rush hour times.