Elizabeth Djinis

Social Trending Producer

Floridians, I want to meet you. Seriously. My biggest passion in journalism is engaging with readers, particularly on online forums. I love telling stories that excite and interest local residents. I’m an honorary Florida native — my family moved to Sarasota when I was 12. When I’m not writing, you can usually find me at the beach or, well, eating.

Here’s how much Florida cities may have to spend to blunt the effects of climate change

For some Florida cities, it’s over $1 billion.

By Elizabeth Djinis June 21 at 4:45 PM

Meet the man who lived in one of University of Tampa’s minarets

It was a unique arrangement for a student who would become one of the state’s longest-serving judges.

By Elizabeth Djinis June 17 at 10:16 AM

How Florida are you? How many of these essential Florida things have you done?

If you live in Florida, you’ve probably encountered an alligator. Or a lovebug. Or gotten caught in a rain shower that lasted, well, for 10 minutes.

By Elizabeth Djinis June 14

Was the Publix chicken tender sub invented by three hungry Florida men?

Last week, a Florida man claimed to be the co-creator of Publix’s famous chicken tender sub. But what’s the truth?

By Elizabeth Djinis June 11

Hate leaving your pets at home? In St. Pete, you might not have to.

St. Pete recently launched a program to certify businesses as pet-friendly. But pets aren’t totally off the leash.

By Elizabeth Djinis June 7

Where to find the best rotisserie chicken in Tampa Bay. An ode to the most adaptable food item.

National Rotisserie Chicken Day is June 2. We price-shopped for you. How will you celebrate?

By Elizabeth Djinis May 31

Looking for a public park? You’re better off in St. Pete than Tampa, study says

St. Pete ranks 17th of 100 large U.S. cities for access to public parks while Tampa ranks 44th.

By Elizabeth Djinis May 28

UT’s distinctive minarets loom over the city of Tampa’s skyline. A reader wondered: Why?

The minarets that dot the University of Tampa are iconic. They’re also integral to Tampa’s history.

By Elizabeth Djinis May 24

Yes, there are still people playing Pokémon Go. But who are they?

A few years after the popular augmented reality game first hit, Pokémon Go’s core audience is still here.

By Elizabeth Djinis May 20

How does downtown Tampa’s SunTrust building light up at night? We went to the top to find out.

Do you drive by the SunTrust building each night and wonder about its multicolored roof? We went up 36 stories for you.

By Elizabeth Djinis and Luis Santana May 16

A ‘New York Times’ crossword clue weighed in on the Cuban sandwich war. Guess what? Tampa won.

A Sunday crossword puzzle asked for the “city famous for its Cuban sandwiches.”

By Elizabeth Djinis May 13

Would you live with 7 people for the right price? Try co-living in St. Pete.

A fully furnished apartment for only $550 a month in this economy?

By Elizabeth Djinis May 10

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