TIDAL Sculpture showcases sea level rise
The art installation TIDAL at the Shore Acres Recreation Center uses a creative approach to bring attention to climate change and sea level rise.
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Florida preserves more land for conservation, wildlife
A total of 16,706 acres of land will be protected under the new conservation status. The acreage includes a combination of “wild” untouched native land, as well as “working” farms, ranches and timberland.
‘Are you still alive?’ Ukraine-USF connections cry out from Tampa
What happens when you are from the Ukraine, studying abroad at the University of South Florida and your homeland is invaded, putting your family and friends at risk? Students and faculty speak out about the emotional challenges.
For Good: More support for Ukraine from Tampa Bay community
The Pinellas Community Foundation launches a Ukraine Humanitarian Relief Fund in response to the many Tampa Bay Area residents who want to offer their support.
How you can support Ukraine: Tampa Bay steps up
Tampa Bay Area churches organize local relief efforts for Ukrainian refugees flowing into Poland and other nearby countries.
USFSP, local high school students collaborate on new urban hydroponic farm in South St. Pete
USFSP college students and high school students from South St. Pete are collaborating on a unique social enterprise to bring fresh food to the community.
Equality Florida: ‘We are in a moment of reckoning’
Nadine Smith, executive director of Equality Florida, the state’s largest civil rights organization, talks with 83 Degrees Media about Black Lives Matter, LGBTQ rights, the election, and what’s next. Read more.
Encouraging ethnic diversity at the USF College of Marine Science
The City of St. Petersburg pledges $125,000 to the USF College of Marine Science over the next five years to encourage underrepresented students of color to pursue careers in marine science.
Video story: Dropping in on a Fairer America
“Dropping In On A Fairer America” is the latest video project undertaken by Jan Roberts of Tampa in an effort to address economic, social, and environmental issues that plague America.
Who’s minding our littlest children? COVID’s impact on local childcare centers
The national spotlight is on how to safely transition back to school for kids in K-12, but what about preschools? How are Florida's childcare centers coping with COVID-19? Learn more from two preschools in St. Petersburg and Gulfport.
