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For Good Pinellas County Job Corps students, faculty, staff, and supporters listen on during a June 10th community rally at the Warehouse Arts District Association campus.

WADA rallies community support for Pinellas County Job Corps Center

Christopher CurryWednesday, June 11, 2025
St. Pete's Warehouse Arts District Association rallies community support for its neighbor, the Pinellas County Job Corps Center, one of approximately 120 around the country the Trump administration plans to close down. 
For Good Barbershop Conversations trains neighborhood barbers to be mental health advocates in communities of color

Barbers become mental health advocates in Black communities

Philip MorganWednesday, June 11, 2025
An innovative national program that trains barbers to be mental health advocates in Black communities launches in Hillsborough County this month.
For Good Tampa City Council member Gwendolyn Henderson, owner of Black English Bookstore, community activist, and retired school teacher, died on Monday, June 9th at age 60.

Tampa officials remember City Council member Gwendolyn Henderson

Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Tampa City Council member Gwendolyn Henderson, owner of Black English Bookstore, community activist, and retired school teacher, died on Monday, June 9th at age 60.
Partner Content erasers, backpacks, etc. You name it, they probably Hillsborough County Public Schools teachers and instructional staff may "shop" for free at the Teaching Tools Resource Center twice a semester and four times a school year

Hillsborough Education Foundation supply drive supports teachers, students

Christopher CurryWednesday, June 11, 2025
Because of uncertainty over the impact of tariffs on school supply prices, Hillsborough Education Foundation is getting an early start on the annual donation drive to stock the nonprofit's free store for Hillsborough County Public Schools teachers. 
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Masthead gallery: Guava City Paint Jam

Carole DevillersWednesday, June 11, 2025
A photo gallery of the murals that artists created in Tampa Heights and Seminole Heights as part of the Guava City Paint Jam, a grassroots, artist-led festival.
For Good On Tuesday, June 10th, St. Pete's Warehouse Arts District Association is holding a community event in support of students from the recently shuttered Pinellas County Job Corps

WADA hosting community event in support of Pinellas Job Corps

Monday, June 9, 2025
On Tuesday, June 10th, St. Pete's Warehouse Arts District Association is holding a community event in support of students from the neighboring Pinellas County Job Corps, one of 119 centers nationwide the federal government abruptly closed in late May.
For Good Tampa resident Hina Alvi enjoyed every minute of the Eid ul Adha celebration at her friend’s home in Tampa.

A joyous Eid ul Adha celebrated across Tampa Bay

Kiran Malik-KhanMonday, June 9, 2025
Eid ul Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, is one of the two major Islamic holidays observed by Muslims around the world.
Innovation News Business owner and hairdresser Carmen Conrad, seen here with longtime customer Marilyn Shaw, has become a fixture in Land O’ Lakes.

Longtime Land O’ Lakes hairdresser, business owner reflects on five decades of determination

Kiran Malik-KhanWednesday, June 4, 2025
Longtime Land O' Lakes hairdresser and business owner Carmen Conrad reflects on five decades of entrepreneurship and determination.
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Masthead gallery: The Florida Orchestra's Pops in the Park at Tampa's River Tower Park

Carole DevillersWednesday, June 4, 2025
A photo gallery from The Florida Orchestra's free Pops in the Park community concert at Tampa's River Tower Park.
Partner Content Notice of public hearings

Hillsborough County Legal Notice: Disaster ReliefElected officials seek public comment

Sunday, June 1, 2025
Notice of public comment period and public hearings to review the Hillsborough County Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR).
Feature Story The Tampa Fringe Festival returns to Ybor City June 11th through 22nd with shows like the satire "American Fever Dream."

June arts: Tampa Fringe returns, Stageworks season finale, Studios @ 5663, more

Christopher CurrySaturday, May 31, 2025
The Tampa International Fringe Fest returns to Ybor City. Plus, "Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill" at Stageworks Theatre, “VISIBLE: SEEN and HEARD" at Studios @ 5663, and much more.
For Good The Clearwater Arts Alliance showcases the relaunch of a downtown public art and placemaking initiative with the "Celebrate Clearwater Sculpture Series" community event on Saturday, May 31st.

Clearwater Sculpture Series community celebration

Thursday, May 29, 2025
On Saturday, May 31st, the "Celebrate Clearwater Sculpture Series" community event showcases the new version of a downtown public art and placemaking initiative that puts temporary sculpture installations by local artists in the medians along the 400 to 600 blocks of Cleveland Street.
For Good Pakistani-born New Tampa artist Uzma Adnan's work is shaped by emotion and inspired by nature, offering a human touch AI-generated art cannot replicate.

The artful journey of Uzma Adnan: A brush with passion and purpose

Kiran Malik-KhanWednesday, May 28, 2025
Pakistani-born New Tampa artist Uzma Adnan's work is made with heart, creativity, and emotion - a human touch that the AI-generated art flooding the market can't replicate.
For Good The Community Maternity Clinic is adjacent to St. Joseph's Women's Hospital in Tampa

St Joseph's Community Maternity Clinic fills a gap in care

Philip MorganWednesday, May 28, 2025
With funding from the Children's Board of Hillsborough County, St Joseph's Women's Hospital's Community Maternity Clinic fills a gap in care for uninsured and underinsured women with high-risk pregnancies.
Feature Story George and Debbie Baxter at a 2005 Community Foundation of Tampa Bay donor dinner where the then- recently retired founders were honored

Community Foundation Tampa Bay: A look back to the beginning

Christopher CurryWednesday, May 28, 2025
Today, Community Foundation Tampa Bay celebrates 35 years of philanthropy and $1 billion in donor commitments. It all started with two determined founders and a $100 contribution.
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Masthead gallery: Tampa Bay Haitian Flag Day

Carole DevillersWednesday, May 28, 2025
A photo gallery from Tampa Bay Haitian Flag Day at Tampa's Al Lopez Park
Development News From May 28th through June 4th, the Tampa Downtown Partnership's daily "What's Pop-in?" listening sessions will visit a small business in a downtown neighborhood to get feedback and opinions on downtown's future. 

Tampa Downtown Partnership "What's Pop-In?" sessions seek feedback on downtown's future

Monday, May 26, 2025
Source: Tampa Downtown Partnership
From May 28th through June 4th, the Tampa Downtown Partnership's daily "What's Pop-in?" listening sessions will visit a small business in a downtown neighborhood to get feedback and opinions on downtown's future. 
For Good Coaltion of Hispanic Artists President Nelcy Baltz and Immediate Past President Imelda Dutton in the CHA's new gallery at Kress Contemporary in Ybor City.

Tampa Bay Hispanic artists celebrate new gallery at Kress Contemporary

Kiran Malik-KhanWednesday, May 21, 2025
With the opening of its own gallery space in Ybor City's Kress Contemporary, the nonprofit Coalition of Hispanic Artists celebrates a milestone 18 years in the making.
For Good The Dress for Success Tampa Bay team at the nonprofit's annual Power Walk fundraiser

Community changemaker: Dress for Success Tampa Bay's Lisette Parsons

Pamela VarkonyWednesday, May 21, 2025
New Dress for Success Tampa Bay Executive Director Lisette Parsons's strong leadership skills, deep knowledge of the organization, and dedication to its mission make her the right person at the right time to guide the nonprofit into the future.
Development News A rendering of Tampa International Airport's Airside D, schedueld to open in 2028.

TPA chief development officer talks expansion at Westshore forum

Christopher CurryWednesday, May 21, 2025
At the Westshore Alliance's annual development forum, Tampa International Airport Chief Development Officer Smitha Radhakrishnan discusses the ambitious $1.5 billion Airside D project and TPA's approach to growth.
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