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Senior Living Safety Expo Presented by Hernando County Sheriff’s Office
Seventy-seven vendors had tables at the First Annual Hernando County Sheriff Office’s Senior Living Safety Expo on Saturday, September 19. There were vendors that supply services to seniors from home […]

Inclusion 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…

Audubon 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…

Tandem 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…

Lennard 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…

Hillsborough 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…

Nonprofit 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…
Here’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…

Pinellas Education Foundation celebrates 40th anniversary
The organization hosted the Wednesday breakfast to honor community members who have made a difference in Tampa Bay.
Gulf Beaches Historical Museum to open its doors Saturday
Pass-a-Grille’s Gulf Beaches Historical Museum, which suffered structural and content damage from Hurricane Helene in 2024, will re-open for the first time Saturday. The 5-7 p.m. event will include tours of the in-progress recovery effort and a new Hurricane History pop-up…

“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…