Identifying Local Opportunities

#1- 

1)    Title: Crowds Swarm Palm Beach County Beaches; Barriers Respected in Still-closed Broward

2)    https://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/palm-beach/fl-ne-palm-beaches-open-20200523-z3ca2tl6kfcr5ovk45dhvlvqpa-story.html

3)    Description: This article covers the opening of Palm Beach County beaches and the lack of care people are taking to stop the spread of COVID-19.

4)    Problem: Almost no one was wearing masks, and there was a serious lack of social distancing. This can have serious repercussions to the economy and health of the people if individuals are not careful.

5)    Who: The beach and restaurant attendees.

#2-  

1)    Title: Point-in-Time Count Sees PBC’s Homeless Population Growing

2)    https://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/20200522/point-in-time-count-sees-pbcs-homeless-population-growing

3)    Description: There has been in increase of 8% in the amount of homeless people in the county, especially due to seniors.

4)    Problem: This can be contributed to economic issues going on because of Coronavirus as well as the lack of affordable living available & the decrease in retail jobs. There should be more alternatives for making money as well as cheaper forms of shelter.

5)    Who: Seniors being affected by job loss and expensive housing.

#3-

1)    Title: A Very Different King of Graduation Season is Underway in Palm Beach County

2)    https://www.bocaratontribune.com/bocaratonnews/2020/05/a-very-different-kind-of-graduation-season-is-underway-in-palm-beach-county/

3)    Description: Seniors are experiencing a cancellation of all of their main school events, and it is causing the disappointment of thousands of students.

4)    Problem: Thousands are being left disappointed because they are not getting the graduation they deserve. Additionally, they are not able to experience prom nor senior field trips. This opens up huge opportunities to create something that satisfies those desires in a safe way.

5)    Who: Seniors in the class of 2020 affected by the cancelling of school events.

#4- 

1)    Title: Coronavirus Florida: Face it: ‘Maskne’ is a real thing

2)    https://www.palmbeachpost.com/lifestyle/20200526/coronavirus-florida-face-it-maskne-is-real-thing

3)    Description: Due to the large increase in mask-wearing, people have been experiencing more acne and irritation in the skin.

4)    Problem: Those wearing masks for extended periods of time are at risk to having skin irritations as well as acne. This is an opportunity to create more skin friendly masks that can help those experiencing this issue.

5)    Who: Medical professionals or anyone wearing a mask for extended periods of time.

#5- 

1)    Title: Marni Jameson: Experts answer age-old question: Repair or replace broken home appliances?

2)    https://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/20200522/marni-jameson-experts-answer-age-old-question-repair-or-replace-broken-home-appliances

3)    Description: A couple is caught asking themselves whether appliances are worth fixing, or if it is best to just replace them. After talking to someone with experience on the matter, they were able to figure out the typical life of your typical home appliances which could help in deciding what to do.

4)    Problem: Many are left pondering as to who to call to repair a broken appliance, and whether it is best to just replace them. This can be an opportunity to create an app that helps homeowners decide what to do, and then help them in whatever they choose. For example: after submitting a photo, professionals decide that it can be easily fixed. Then, all through the app, they schedule for someone to come fix it for an affordable price.

5)    Who: Homeowners who lack the knowledge on what to do with broken appliances.