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Feature Story Health and wellness classes include students as young as 6.

USF Nursing student brings Peace Corps experience to Wimauma

When Logan Marx finished his tour of duty overseas as a Peace Corps Volunteer, he could have picked anywhere in the world to live. So why is he at USF? And what is he doing in the Tampa Bay region? Learn more.

Feature Story Eric Stoltz meets his fans at GIFF 2018.

POSTPONED: This year’s Gasparilla film festival puts locals first

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. Organizers of the 2020 Gasparilla International Film Festival have selected an array of films shot in the Tampa Bay Area, going back to #GasparillaFilm’s roots.

Feature Story Traveler Jan Roberts and her Prius hit the road again.

POSTPONED: Tampa octogenarian plans trip across U.S. to film visionary business leaders

Who really is shaking up the system and working to create a “new economy” that puts people and the planet first? Tampa activist Jan Roberts is going back on the road again to tell the stories of the nation's change-makers.

Feature Story Tony Selvaggio greets students at Fe y Alegria Sustainability Academy in Ventanilla, Peru.

Global connections: New social enterprise teaches kids real-world skills

A Venezuelan immigrant turned Tampa entrepreneur brings together businesses, technology, and kids in a unique social enterprise connecting Florida to South America.

Feature Story University of Tampa minarets sketch by John Pehling.

Friday sketches: Tampa architect doodles for good

Aside from making a name as an architect, John Pehling of Tampa has gained an online following as a unique artist with his works dubbed “Friday Sketches.”

Innovation News Socially engaged artwork.

New SPACEcraft art hubs to travel Pinellas over 2 years

Introducing SPACEcraft traveling art hubs “Make/Play” and “Read/Grow.” The hubs will be inside shipping containers and will host a variety of arts and cultural events including music, arts, book arts, free library, meditation, performance, and gardening.

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Coronavirus threat prompts USF inventors of air purifier to accelerate testing

While the world awaits a vaccine for the coronavirus, Dr. Yogi Goswami, Distinguished Professor and the Director of the Clean Energy Research Center at USF, is among the innovators who seek outside-the-box solutions to curb the ongoing global health crisis.

For Good Honorees at HCC's Presidential Showcase.

Need $$ help to go to HCC? Donors step up scholarship support

HCC Rising: Together We Lift Our Community fund-raising campaign attracted more than $9 million in pledges and support.

Feature Story Tampa Tiger Bay Club February 2020

A tale of 2 boomtowns: Tampa, St. Pete

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor and St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman enter the Tampa Tiger Bay Club's den to answer questions about what's new and what's next for the Tampa Bay region. Here are the top takeaways.

Feature Story fastPitch 2020 competitors share cheers.

Social entrepreneurs compete for cash in SVP Tampa Bay Fast Pitch 2020

Innovative local nonprofits led by social entrepreneurs offering solutions to societal problems compete for cash prizes of up to $15K in the 3rd annual SVP Tampa Bay Fast Pitch 2020 competition. Read about the winning entries.

Buzz Brandi Carlile at GMF 2020

#GMF2020 rocks downtown Tampa March 7-8

Brandi Carlile and Portugal the Man head up an impressive lineup of performers at the annual Gasparilla Music Festival in downtown Tampa. See who else will be there.

For Good Feeding Tampa Bay Mobile Market

For Good: Humana prescribes access to fresh, healthy choices in local food desertsFoundation invests in Feeding Tampa Bay

The Humana Foundation’s $640,500 investment in Feeding Tampa Bay stokes efforts to bring healthy food to those who need it.

For Good Soccer ball

For Good: Youth soccer initiative aims to level playing field for low-income families

Play it Forward assists with fees, uniforms, and other expenses so that costs are not an obstacle for any child or teen to participate in youth soccer.

Feature Story Census 2020

Make it count: How Census 2020 benefits the Tampa Bay Area

What do you need to know to be counted in Census 2020? Why should you be counted? How can you help ensure a complete count in the Tampa Bay Area? Why does it matter? Read part 1 in a series.

Feature Story Sulphur Springs tower

Neighbors work to renovate Sulphur Springs Tower in Tampa

Big ticket fixes like repainting the tower may be out of the question at the moment, but Preserve Our Tower’s first order of business is to get this Tampa jewel on the National Register of Historic Places and add a plaque with the tower’s history.

Buzz Author Tamara Lush

Wordier Than Thou tackles business side of publishing

Conference speakers will talk about topics surrounding the business side of publishing, while authors and other literary professionals will share their personal journeys and insights.

Innovation News A StemRad intern demonstrates how to wear the AstroRad.

StemRad MD radiation protection gear strengthens Tampa connection

StemRad MD did a soft roll out in Hollywood, FL, in January and is debuting its new products at the Society of Interventional Radiology, SIR, Conference in Seattle at the end of March.

For Good Lillian Dunlap and Jaye Sheldon

Muse Awards honor local creatives, arts patrons in St. Pete

The annual Muse Awards in St. Pete honor artists and arts patrons for performance this year to align with the MFA’s “Art of the Stage” exhibition.

For Good Volunteers gather information about the homeless to achieve as accurate a count as possible.

Volunteer opportunity: Help Hillsborough count the homeless

With the 2020 Census just around the corner, it's time for the annual Tampa-Hillsborough County Homeless Point-in-Time Count. Can you help?

Development News Chinsegut Hill near Brooksville in Hernando County.

Tampa Bay History Center, Hernando County team up to reopen historic Chinsegut Hill

Visitors to Florida and local residents will soon be able to explore a Civil War-era plantation near Brooksville when Chinsegut Hill reopens thanks to a new partnership between the Tampa Bay History Center and Hernando County.