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Osprey Observer
Published October 02A Year Of Impact, Achievement And Momentum
By Superintendent Van Ayres This month, we released the latest Hillsborough County Public Schools Impact Report that highlights the academic achievements from the last school year. The results are worth celebrating. Our students and educators delivered extraordinary results that…
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Published October 02Dementia And The Holidays, Compassionate Conversations
On Wednesday, November 4, Sandy’s Daughter Dementia Education will be presenting a workshop, Dementia and the Holidays, Compassionate Conversations, at UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County, located at 5339 County Rd. 579 in Seffner. Many families come together over the holiday…
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Published October 02Flight To Honor Mission 12 Accepting Guardian Applications
They’re gearing up for Flight to Honor Polk Mission 12 to fly local military veterans to Washington, D.C. where they will spend a day visiting monuments and shrines dedicated to the historical sacrifices of their youth. The airborne missions began in 2015 and give veterans a…
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Published October 02Tampa Bay weekend picks: Tom Petty Tribute, Los Tigres del Norte, sports & more
🎶 So much is happening at WMNF! 🎸 Oct. 3 — 7th Annual Tom Petty Birthday Tribute Show 📋 Oct. 10 — Estate Planning Seminar: Protecting Your Loved Ones and Preserving Your Values 🦇 Oct. 16 — WMNF Halloween Ball 💿 Nov. 7 — WMNF’s Annual Record & CD Sale 🏠 Dec. 6 — Light…
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Published October 02Ybor City Ghost Walk Brings Tampa’s Spooky Past To Life
The Tampabay Community Design Center (TCDC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating the rich design and architectural heritage of the Tampa Bay region while fostering a forward-thinking approach to design. It champions historic preservation and sustainability and…
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Published October 02A huge music and food-filled Hispanic heritage celebration is coming to Bonnet Springs Park
A massive festival of authentic Hispanic food and music is coming to the area this fall when Bonnet Springs Park hosts the Bienvenido A BSP Hispanic Heritage Celebration, an all-day […]
Hillsborough adds 53 dengue cases, gets help from Lee to control mosquito spread
Hillsborough County has reported 223 cases this year, according to the state's most recent weekly data update. A nearby county has sent helicopters and crews to help increase aerial pesticide spraying.
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Published October 02In a Texas prison, Kwaneta cultivated a menopause support network from scraps of paper
The incarcerated population is getting older, but correctional facilities lag in menopause care. Kwaneta Harris is working to fill the gaps.
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Published October 02SOTD 10/2/26: Mas Que Nada by Bajune Tobeta, Gracinha Leporace, Marianna Leporace and Black Prez
The WMNF Song the Day for October 2, 2026 is “Mas Que Nada” by Bajune Tobeta, Gracinha Leporace, Marianna Leporace and Black Prez “Mas Que Nada” is one of the most recognizable anthems in Brazilian music history. Originally written and performed by Jorge Ben Jor in 1963, the…
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Published October 02Arts Alive! podcast: Jane Austen at Stageworks
Onstage through Oct. 11 at Stageworks Theatre in Tampa, Jane Austen in 89 Minutes is a fast-paced comedic farce that manages to compress all six of the 18th century novelist’s books into … well, 89 minutes. As the theater’s producing artistic director Karla Hartley is quick to…
October arrives with stormy weather outlook
October weather across Florida is usually warm, with lower precipitation chances. The tropics usually remains a concern through the month.
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Published October 02“A Day of Unity: Domestic Violence Awareness” on Morning Energy
“When you leave an abusive relationship, you are not choosing to abandon someone; you are choosing to save yourself.” — Anonymous In the United States, October is recognized for many important awareness campaigns, as well as numerous national observances. One of these is National…