BayCare offers free monthly wellness screenings in Plant City
Residents can receive free health screenings, including blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose checks, on the first Tuesday of each month.
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Making a splash: City of Tampa promotes drowning prevention through World’s Largest Swimming Lesson
More than 500 children dove into lifesaving swim lessons during the City of Tampa’s World’s Largest Swimming Lesson, where families learned water safety skills and officials highlighted the importance of drowning prevention.
Solar program aims to make renewable energy more affordable for Tampa residents
Solar United Neighbors and Switch Together launched a program to help Tampa Bay residents access affordable solar installations through group pricing, education and installer guidance.
From parks to storm drains, Clearwater residents can make a difference
Clearwater's Adopt-a-Park, Street, Trail and Drain programs are giving residents a hands-on way to improve public spaces while supporting environmental stewardship and building community pride throughout the city.
Tampa Bay comes together to raise awareness this World Oceans Day
Keep Pinellas Beautiful and Clearwater Marine Aquarium partnered to bring over 40 organizations together, giving Tampa Bay residents the tools and resources to help protect the oceans, lakes and waterways in the area.
Hidden in plain sight: UF/IFAS Hillsborough Extension offers science-based education to improve the community
For more than a century, UF/IFAS Extension has been offering science-based education to residents on everything from backyard gardening and hurricane preparation to tax assistance and professional arborist training.
Summer Reading Challenge encourages Hillsborough residents to turn pages for prizes
The Hillsborough County Library Services Summer Reading Challenge is underway, encouraging residents of all ages to read throughout the summer for a chance to win prizes while helping students avoid the "summer slide."
Tampa’s Stay & Play program returns for summer with free activities for teens
Tampa Parks and Recreation’s Stay & Play program returns May 29 through Aug. 8, offering teens ages 13-19 free evening activities, meals and supervised spaces at recreation centers across the city.
New $30K grant brings community ideas to Tampa neighborhood spaces
A new $30,000 grant from the Tampa Downtown Partnership will fund community-driven projects aimed at reimagining neighborhood spaces, with applications open through May 31.
Hillsborough County Health Fair Connects Residents to Free Care and Resources
Hillsborough County Healthy Living Program (HCHL) hosts monthly Community Health Fairs across the country, providing free services and resources to residents.
City of Tampa’s First Earth Fair Aims to Grow Sustainability Efforts
The City of Tampa is putting down roots for a new tradition with its first-ever Earth Fair, taking place April 19 at Al Lopez Park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event is designed to grow community awareness around sustainability while giving residents the tools and knowledge to take action.
$10M Partnership Between Raymond James Financial and Boys & Girls Clubs Targets Academic Success
Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Raymond James Financial announced a three-year, $10 million partnership aimed at helping young people become leaders and advance their education. The investment is designed to help students thrive not only in the classroom but also in their communities.
Tampa residents compete for 248 eBike vouchers; application deadline Feb. 27
Tampa residents gathered at Al Lopez Park to learn about and apply for the city’s eBike Voucher Program, which offers residents a chance to receive up to $3,000 toward the purchase of an e-bike at local bike shops.
College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving donates 6 million meals to fight food insecurity
College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving does more than move families' junk out of their homes. The company is also helping put food on the table for families in need.
Tampa's Water Department to Offer Webinars on Water Conservation