Back when the Southwest Florida Water Management District (known as Swiftmud) announced that they would be draining Medard Reservoir to fortify and refurbish, State Senator Ronda Storms tells the Tampa Tribune she had a simple idea. With plenty of fish liable to die from draining the reservoir, why not use them to feed the [...]
A 12 year old from Valrico is making a big difference in the lives of all of us.
Which local nonprofit most exemplifies the spirit of the community?
Some programs designed to help the poor are open to everyone. It's no surprise that they are not sustainable.
Tummy aches and waves of nausea, that was always my reaction to any reminder of Chamberlain High School and the time I spent there over twenty years ago. Although my memories are mostly positive and my closest friendships formed in its halls, I’d moved on and put those big hair years behind me. Then something strange [...]
… and speaking of the Homeless Coalition of Hillsborough County… Every two years, the Homeless Coalition of Hillsborough County conducts a count of the homeless in the county. This year’s count is on Thursday, February 26. An army of volunteers is needed to reach out to all corners of the County to count our homeless neighbors. Volunteers [...]
As you may know, “sticks of fire” is the translation of the Calusan word “tanpa,” where Tampa got its name. Because of that, the phrase “sticks of fire” is used all over this area in various capacities, including a local band, an art sculpture on the grounds of Plant Park, and of course this very [...]
You may know that the State of Florida ranks among the lowest in volunteers and volunteer hours. The Tampa Bay area does a bit better, but we can always do more to directly help out. The word “volunteer” sounds like it can be a bit much, but I’m here to tell you that volunteering doesn’t have [...]
Soon, the 18-year-old woman who was raped and beaten in April at the Bloomingdale Regional Public Library is expected to leave the rehabilitation center where she has been receiving treatment. The house where her family lives and where she will reside needs extensive renovations to accommodate her medical needs when she returns home. Thankfully, people have been [...]
