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Seniors Bring Skill And Spirit To Brain And Body Challenge

More than 400 energetic seniors ages 50 and up came together for Hillsborough County Aging Services’ annual Brain and Body Challenge, transforming the event into a playful showdown between superheroes and supervillains. The day was packed with high-energy activities, plenty of…

Meetings, Night Of Worship, Knights Present Check & More

Knights From Mother Seton Council Supports Lopez Exceptional Student Center Lopez?Exceptional Student Center provides developmental training for children that are either physically or mentally challenged and unable to attend class in a typical school environment. Through the use…

ECHO Welcomes Iris S. Thurman As New Chief Executive Officer

ECHO (Emergency Care Help Organization) is proud to announce Iris S. Thurman as its new CEO, marking an exciting new chapter for the organization while reaffirming its unwavering commitment to serving neighbors in crisis throughout Eastern Hillsborough County. As ECHO continues…

Veterans Find Weekly Support And Camaraderie At Brandon Bob’s Vets

The crowd musters at 7 in the morning, just as the sun begins to heat the Brandon landscape surrounding the Bob Evans restaurant at 10119 Horace Ave. in Tampa, just west of the Interstate 75 and State Road 60 interchange. What distinguishes this group of early-rising diners is…

WMNF August Mission of the Month: Economic Justice and Labor

When you talk about Economic Justice and Labor, you’re talking about making it possible for everybody to build a life that is productive and creative without discriminating against them because of their background, race, gender, religious belief, or education. It ensures everyone…

This summer, progressive church MCC Tampa celebrates over 55 years of LGBTQ advocacy

Metropolitan Community Church of Tampa is celebrating 55 years of ministry next month. Founded in 1971, MCC Tampa is the oldest formal LGBTQ+ organization in Hillsborough County. Over the years, the church has served as a spiritual home and community meeting space for everyone…

Pinellas protesters join a nationwide Day of Action

Dozens of people gathered in Largo as part of a nationwide Day of Action, calling for an end to the 287(g) program and seeking justice for two immigrant fathers.

The Legacy of Vicki Santa

Why I’m Writing This Now Whoever gets that job isn’t just inheriting a title. They’re inheriting a studio with a name still on the door two decades later, a building the community paid for out of their own pockets, and the standard set by a station manager who kept showing up for…

Ink & Lace returns to The Big Gay Radio Show to highlight mental health partnership

Ink & Lace discusses their partnership with Project No Labels, mental health advocacy, and the inspiration behind the upcoming fashion event.

Boys & Girls Club gets relief from lease costs

Local celebrities to get behind the bar to give New Port Richey a boost

St. Pete company launches free underwater cleanups

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