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University Area CDC CEO and Executive Director Sarah Combs and board member Ross Fabian look on during the ribbon-cutting celebration for the Harvest Hope Park splash pad in April 2024

Reflecting on a decade creating change in North Tampa’s University Area community

University Area Community Development Corporation CEO and Executive Director Sarah Combs and longtime board members reflect on a decade of creating community change under Combs' leadership.

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University Area CDC Executive Director and CEO Sarah Combs and the community nonprofit's Board of Directors take part in art therapy during a team retreat at the Oxford Exchange in Tampa
University Area CDC board members reflect on Combs’ impact, look ahead to leadership transition

As long-time University Area Community Development Corporation Executive Director and CEO Sarah Combs departs for Metropolitan Ministries, board members reflect on her impact and discuss the nonprofit's upcoming leadership transition.

Masthead gallery: Architecture of Lakeland
Harvest Hope Park is a successful community investment project developed on property the University Area CDC acquired through its land banking program
University Area CDC drives community change in North Tampa

The University Area Community Development Corporation uses investments, partnerships, and advocacy to deliver quality-of-life projects like affordable housing, neighborhood parks, and new sidewalks and street lights to the North Tampa community it serves. 

Speaking at the Westshore Alliance's annual development forum in May, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor says Westshore is "not just part of Tampa's story...you are a main character."
What’s new, what’s next in Tampa’s bustling Westshore District

During the Westshore Alliance's annual development forum, industry insiders share insights on the current trends in Westshore's office, retail, residential, and hotel markets and where they see things going.

Feeding Tampa Bay has daily food and emergency distribution events for hurricane relief. After Milton delivered a double whammy to the region, the nonprofit urgently needs volunteers.
Tampa Bay nonprofits expand hurricane relief after Milton

In the middle of helping the community recover from Helene, Tampa Bay's nonprofits are expanding their relief work after Milton delivers a second hit to the region.

Masthead gallery: Helene’s aftermath in Tampa Bay

A photo gallery of the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in Tampa Bay neighborhoods

An update on Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene update
As Plan Hillsborough works on Live Grow Thrive 2045, the update to Tampa's Comprehensive Plan, sea level rise, climate change and resiliency are among the policy priorities.
Live Grow Thrive 2045: Tampa Comp Plan update focuses on resiliency, climate change

As local planning agency Plan Hillsborough works on Live Grow Thrive 2045, the update to Tampa's Comprehensive Plan, sea level rise, climate change and resiliency are among the policy priorities.

Masthead gallery: Historic Kenwood

A photo gallery from St. Petersburg's Historic Kenwood neighborhood.

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