SHIFTERS SHAPE FUTURES: Nonprofit Offers Training Programs for Autism Community

Through their online programs, the nonprofit Autism Shifts offers specialized training to individuals on the autism spectrum, their families, and caregivers, helping to shift their understanding of the diagnosis and to provide a path to a more joyful future. The team at Autism Shifts has experienced this training first-hand and is proof that the programs work. Sarina Fazan takes a closer look at the virtual programs that are now enrolling and what the Autism Shifts team is doing today to shift the future of autism.

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NEWSSarina Fazan
FLORIDA COUPLE DIAGNOSED WITH COVID-19 URGE PEOPLE TO DONATE CONVALESCENT PLASMA

Eduardo and Christine Juarez, just celebrated their 33rd wedding anniversary. They’ve had a lot of great times and tough times, but this year, a test of strength they never imagined. They now have oxygen machines in their home just to help them breathe after both of them were diagnosed with the coronavirus.

The couple received convalescent plasma donations through OneBlood. They said it saved their lives and now they are determined to pay it forward.

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ONE FAMILY’S MISSION TO SHIFT PERSPECTIVES ON AUTISM

You’ve heard the saying, “Be the change you want to be in the world.” One Tampa family is putting those words into action. This is the story of Vicky, Pier, and Gabbi Westra, from an autism diagnosis to the foundation of their nonprofit, Autism Shifts – and their ultimate goal to create a worldwide shift in perspectives on autism.

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NEWSGabriel Guerrero
WHAT WINNING ATHLETES ARE WEARING

What do Former Professional Boxer and Personal Trainer Paul Simpson, Young Athlete Palmer Bahlow, and Former Baseball Player and Coach Randy Bahlow have in common? All of these athletes are doing what it takes to win, and that includes wearing CORESHORTS™.

The patented compression shorts are age-defying, providing the necessary support to improve performance at all levels and to prevent injury.

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NEWSSarina Fazan
HOW OUR KIDS ARE COPING WITH COVID-19

In our continuing coverage of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) crisis, Sarina Fazan takes a closer look at how this pandemic is affecting our children. She talks to seven Tampa Bay area kids, ranging from a second-grader to a high school freshman, about their thoughts on the virus and its impact on their lives.

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PATIENCE, PRUDENCE, AND TRY NOT TO PANIC: Advice from a Financial Advisor During the Pandemic

The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) crisis has affected us on many levels, from our health to our financial stability. As part of our continuing coverage of COVID-19, Sarina Fazan talks with David Duquette, a local financial advisor and the founder of Impact Medical Advisors, about the financial impacts of the pandemic. David offers great advice to make before making any changes or decisions regarding your finances.

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EMPOWERING WOMEN THROUGH BOUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHY

If you have ever wondered about boudoir photography, it’s time to pull back the curtain. Sarina Fazan takes you inside a photoshoot with professional photographer Andi A. Diamond to learn about this romantic and sensual photographic style, which really focuses on loving yourself and your body.

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NEWSGabriel Guerrero