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Getting a whole body experience during summer camp at the Morean Arts Center. Courtesy of Morean Arts Center

The Creative Pinellas Arts Summer Camp Grant program is currently accepting applications. Creative Pinellas

Play it Forward assists with soccer equipment and fees so every child, regardless of family income, can play. Courtesy of Tampa Bay United Rowdies

The Glazer Children's Museum is among the string of museums along the Tampa Riverwalk (2019). Photo by Diane Egner

Maia Shockley has a genetic disease called SMA (spinal muscular atrophy) that weakens her muscles. Courtesy of the Shockley family

Foundation for Community Driven Innovation.

Kids fingerpainting at Glazer Children's Museum in Tampa. Topher Morrison

Creative Play Preschool will reopen August 12, but with a completely new concept built around outdoor learning and fun. Courtesy of Creative Play Preschool

Social distancing for in-person classes means fewer students and more one-on-one instruction. Courtesy of Morean Arts Center

AMIkids’ program, Breaking Barriers, helps police and youth foster healthy communication, mutual trust, and understanding. Courtesy of AMIKids

Online learning works well for some kids while others fall behind. Courtesy of United Way Suncoast

Innovation News

Competitors go head-to-head with their innovative creations at ROBOTICON, which returns to Rithm in North Tampa for a month-long event beginning October 5th.

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A table read for “Play On!” the St. Petersburg City Theatre's first play of the 20224-25 season. The theater turns 100 during the upcoming season.

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Get ready for AMRoC Fab Lab ROBOTICON 2024

Pinellas County Schools Referendum funds reading programs that build student confidence

Hillsborough County Commission accepting YEA! Award nominations

Masthead Gallery: Suncoast Kids Extravaganza

Padres de Crianza supports Latino kinship caregivers in Hillsborough County

Masthead gallery: Great St. Pete Cupcake Contest

Photo story: Pakistani American Association of Tampa Bay Independence Day celebration

St. Petersburg City Theatre celebrates 100 years

Masthead gallery: Tampa Bay Ice Cream Festival

Nurturing parents, strengthening families in Hillsborough

Kiwanis StoryWalk promotes literacy, exercise

Masthead gallery: Rooted in Play Mud Day

Clearwater's The dePaul School helps students with dyslexia thrive

Hillsborough agencies work together to reduce child drowning deaths

Children's Home Network plants SEEDS of learning

Photo story: Visiting Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in downtown Sarasota

Pinellas schools closing the gender gap in reading with classroom strategies, a little competition

Child Abuse Prevention Month: Raising awareness, working for solutions

Tampa Heights Junior Civic Association launches “Sunday Dinner” community meal and fundraiser series

Easterseals helps children hit crucial developmental milestones

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