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Published 3 hours agoSPLC joins call for early voting site in South St. Pete
SPLC is joining nearly 50 churches and civil rights groups who signed a letter in March asking for early voting in the Childs Park neighborhood of South St. Petersburg.
State investment bolsters Eckerd’s student rescue force
The $364,811 appropriation will upgrade boats and storm-damaged docks used by student volunteers who respond to hundreds of Tampa Bay maritime emergencies each year.
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Published 6 hours agoFinding my place through friendship and inclusion
Finding Friendship, Confidence and a Place to Belong Getting involved and participating with certain groups has taught me to be open and keep connections with the community. In the beginning, I found it very challenging to make friends. When I participate in organizations like…
St Pete Catalyst
Published 7 hours agoDuke Energy grants $326,500 to Florida organizations
Duke Energy and the Duke Energy Foundation have granted a collective $326,500 to 27 organizations in Florida. Entities that benefited in the Greater Tampa Bay area include the City of Clearwater ($16,000), the City of Treasure Island ($5,000) and the Greater St. Petersburg Area…
Osprey Observer
Published 11 hours agoTroop 665 Scouts Complete A Year Of High Adventure
Scouts from Troop 665 spent the past year reaching new heights, exploring history beneath the sea and enduring extreme cold through three of Scouting America’s premier high-adventure programs. Boy Scout Troop 665 truly lived up to their motto, “On the edge of adventure.” Whether…
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Published 17 hours agoWMNF October Mission of the Month: People with Disabilities
Around the world, more than a billion people live with a significant disability. The majority of those people live in developing countries. In the United States, 28% of adults live with a disability. That’s more than 1 out of every 4 adults. Cognitive (13.9%) and mobility (12.2%)…
St Pete Catalyst
Published September 30State investment bolsters Eckerd’s student rescue force
The $364,811 appropriation will upgrade boats and storm-damaged docks used by student volunteers who respond to hundreds of Tampa Bay maritime emergencies each year.
St. Pete Superhero Walk Raises $50,000 for Bleeding Disorders
Bleeding Disorders Foundation of Florida’s Superhero Fun Walk in St. Pete raised $50,000 to support families with bleeding disorders.
Gulfport FUMC Expands Wednesday Dinners to Welcome All
Gulfport FUMC expands its Wednesday Community Dinners with grant funding, pay-what-you-can meals and a focus on serving the wider community.
The Hillsborough and Pinellas County Urban Leagues are merging
While the Pinellas chapter of the National Urban League had planned to expand, the Hillsborough one was unable to fill vacant leadership positions — circumstances that leaders say came at just the right time.
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Published September 29Exorcise your old car: Cartober is here!
Is your old car lurking in the driveway, taking up space and gathering dust? Don’t let it haunt you any longer! Donate your vehicle to WMNF 88.5 and free up that space without the hassle. Our process is so easy, it’s almost spooky – just give us a call or fill out a simple form…
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Published September 28At St. Pete’s Crescent lake, Stewards of our Urban Lakes’ work goes far beyond plantings
Until it got SoUL, Crescent Lake in St. Petersburg was like most lakes and ponds in Florida. Its artificially steep edges were mowed monthly to keep it looking neat and clean although manicured shorelines didn’t welcome wildlife or help capture pollutants in stormwater. But like…