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.

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 at 10:40 AM

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 at 8:00 AM

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

Guns could be in the classroom as soon as next year. Here’s what some Florida teachers have to say about that.

We asked Florida teachers how they felt about the prospect of guns in the classroom. They had a lot to say.

By Elizabeth Djinis May 10

A record-breaking swordfish was caught after an 8 hour fight. It’s legal, but is it right?

When a 757.8 pound swordfish was caught off the Florida Keys in late March, some wondered: why let it struggle for 8 hours?

By Elizabeth Djinis May 8

Welcome to Florida. Here are the cult foods we know and love.

And no, we didn’t just repeat Publix subs 15 times.

By Elizabeth Djinis May 3

Lights, camera, action: Here’s how St. Petersburg homes played a feature role in new movies.

As the Tampa Bay area becomes a more frequent filmmaking destination, residents provide behind-the-scenes help.

By Elizabeth Djinis May 1

Why is Tampa International Airport so well-loved? Well, it was designed that way.

The airport is carefully designed and has specific rules to ensure its passengers have a positive experience.

By Elizabeth Djinis April 29

Happy Arbor Day. Let’s take a walk around our favorite Tampa Bay trees.

It’s a day dedicated to celebrating the beautiful trees that live around us. We couldn’t talk to trees, but we sure could try.

By Elizabeth Djinis April 26

‘I am now in St. Petersburg:’ Katherine Heigl says in Instagram video

Katherine Heigl is in St. Petersburg shooting a new film. In a video posted to her social media, she updated her followers straight from the beach and name-checked St. Petersburg.

By Elizabeth Djinis April 24

That community cat that roams around your neighborhood? There’s a law for that.

Pinellas County ordinance allows for neighborhood cats that don’t have owners. Some residents see that as a plus.

By Elizabeth Djinis April 23

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