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Published September 26Inclusion Starts With Opportunity
One of the things I love most about our SouthShore community is the diversity of the families who call it home. Among our neighbors are many children and adults with autism and other disabilities who want the same thing we all do, the opportunity to belong, participate and…
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Published September 26Audubon Society Fall Lineup Of Nature Programs And Field Trips
Pumpkin-spiced lattes, cooler weather and fall festivities are on the horizon, and Eagle Audubon Society is welcoming the season with a new schedule of educational programs and outdoor adventures for nature enthusiasts throughout South Hillsborough County. The local chapter of…
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Published September 26Tandem T Foundation Creates New Paths For Families And Youth
For families navigating some of life’s hardest chapters, finding a way forward can begin with something as simple as having someone show up. The Tandem T Foundation, a Tampa Bay nonprofit, works to support domestic violence survivors, justice-involved youth and their families…
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Published September 26Lennard High School JROTC Hosts ‘9/11 Cadet Memorial Walk’
On September 11, the Lennard High School JROTC program hosted its 9/11 Cadet Memorial Walk, inviting the local community to remember the tragedy that befell the nation 25 years ago. Gathering on the Lennard High School track, the event began with the national anthem and the…
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Published September 26Hillsborough College Launches Campaign For SouthShore Workforce Building
Hillsborough College is inviting community members and business leaders to invest in the future of South Hillsborough County through its Harvesting the Future Campaign, a $5 million fundraising effort supporting the planned Pop and Glenn Dickman Family Workforce Education…
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Published September 26Nonprofit Brings Independence Through Adaptive E-bikes
On a quiet stretch of Balm Riverview Road, a local nonprofit is helping residents regain independence and reconnect with their communities, one adaptive bicycle at a time. The Mobility Blessing Initiative (MBI), founded by U.S. Army veteran and longtime community leader Rande…
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay
Published September 25Here’s a toolkit to help Florida residents combat large-scale AI data centers
Many Florida residents are up in arms over the rapid expansion of data centers. Suncoast Sierra Club has shared something of a coping mechanism. The group released its Florida citizen action toolkit at a public meeting on Aug. 13, for residents hoping to work with local…
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Published September 25“The Power of One Heart” on Morning Energy
“The power of one, if fearless and focused, is formidable, but the power of many working together is better.” — Gloria Macapagal Arroyo International Day of Peace, also commonly referred to as World Peace Day, has been observed annually on September 21 since 1982, following its…
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Published September 24Queer Expression, Tampa Bay’s only active, trans-led grassroots LGBTQ+ community center, needs donations
Even safe spaces need their rent paid. Queer Expression St. Pete’s youth programming creates a nonjudgemental environment for kids who don’t want their identities politicized or scrutinized. For the first few years, QE’s events bounced around local businesses. In 2024, the group…
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Published September 24Carrollwood resident to donate 150th gallon of blood
Carrollwood resident Frederick Lucardie will donate his 150th gallon of blood Sept. 29 at the OneBlood Donor Center, at 15427 North Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa. Lucardie’s blood donation career began in the 1980s. In 2004, after his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer, he…
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Published September 24Habitat Hands Keys To Two Families At Windhorst Commons
For two local mothers, Tuesday marked a milestone that has been years in the making. With family, friends, volunteers and community partners by their side, the Wilson and Dodson families received the keys to their new homes at Habitat for Humanity of Tampa Bay Hillsborough’s…
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Published September 24Le Donne Italiane Brings Women Together To Help Local Causes
For more than a century, women have been at the heart of the Italian Club of Tampa. Through their leadership, dedication, volunteerism and unwavering commitment to preserving Italian culture and traditions, generations of women have helped shape their organization, strengthen…