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St Pete Catalyst
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…
Osprey Observer
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…
WMNF 88.5
Published September 22Pride & Passion Celebrates 20 Years of Art and LGBTQIA+ Community at the Tampa Museum of Art
Pride & Passion celebrated its 20th anniversary at the Tampa Museum of Art with live music and drag performances for the LGBTQIA+ Community.
WMNF 88.5
Published September 22Ionia Onassis Knight talks life as an LGBTQIA+ athlete and drag queen during WMNF’s Fund Drive
Ionia Onassis Knight joins The Big Gay Radio Show for WMNF’s Fund Drive to discuss life as an LGBTQIA+ athlete and drag queen.
City of Tampa
Published September 22Tampa Parks and Rec Provides Valuable Programming for Children with Special Needs
Tampa Parks and Rec Provides Valuable Programming for Children with Special Needs Tony D. Tue, 09/22/2026 - 08:51 am The Therapeutic Recreation Program has classes year-round to help children and adults have fun and grow socially and behaviorally. Parks & Recreation Highlights…
City of Tampa
Published September 09Now Recruiting for Mayor’s Youth Corps Class of 2027
Now Recruiting for Mayor’s Youth Corps Class of 2027 Tony D. Wed, 09/09/2026 - 10:09 am Mayor Jane Castor with Mayor’s Youth Corp Class of 2025 Now Recruiting: Mayor’s Youth Corps Class of 2027 Tampa teens wanting to give back to their community and looking for a glimpse into the…
Osprey Observer
Published September 09YMCA Selected In Annual 1905 Community Harvest Program
The Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA is inviting the community to support its mission with every meal at some local favorites this September. The Tampa Y has been selected for Community Harvest, a yearly initiative developed by the 1905 Family of Restaurants to support local…
Tampa Bay Beacons
Published September 07From a father’s sacrifice to a daughter’s dream: HPWA empowers young Latinas in Tampa
I Love the Burg
Published September 03Red Eye Mahjong Club is the region’s booming mahjong hub
Jacob Chang, the founder of Red Eye Mahjong Club, is of Chinese and Ecuadorian descent. Growing up in Tampa, Jacob was immersed in mahjong from a young age thanks to […]
That's So Tampa
Published September 01Save Me a Seat: Meet Tampa Bay’s new community dinner parties
In Tampa Bay, a new movement is helping residents break bread and build connections. “Save Me a Seat,” a collective founded in 2025 by Anika Trotman and Sherlie Mane, is […]
City of Tampa
Published August 31Recognizing Longtime Parks & Recreation Instructors
Recognizing Longtime Parks & Recreation Instructors Tony D. Mon, 08/31/2026 - 09:05 am Tennis coach Glen Shull has coached for more than 50 years and continues to offer weekly lessons. Tampa Parks & Rec Honors Legendary Instructors Tampa Parks & Recreation has plenty of great…
Tampa Bay Beacons
Published August 31