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Full Circle Moments with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleaders and Junior Cheerleaders
By Tara Payor, Ph.D. October 22, 2023October 24, 2023
There’s something extraordinary about a life-comes-full-circle moment. Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleader Shay Garcia had such a moment when her daughter, Johanna, stepped onto the Raymond James turf as a Bucs Junior Cheerleader. Shay and Johanna share their TBBC experiences. Kaylee Strobel, a former Junior Cheerleader and current Buccaneers’ Cheerleading and Mascot Coordinator, also knows full-circle moments with the Bucs. Before firing the canons, read their firsthand accounts about TBBC’s lasting impacts.
Read More Full Circle Moments with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleaders and Junior Cheerleaders
Fall Family Fun | Halloween | Uncategorized
INSIDE LOOK: Pirate Water Taxi’s Haunted Tours are a Must-Boo!
By Laura Byrne October 19, 2023October 25, 2023
Ahoy brave souls! Pirate Water Taxi’s Haunted River Tours have set sail once again in downtown Tampa with ghostly characters, eerie tales of the city’s past, and even a pumpkin surprise for the kids.
Read More INSIDE LOOK: Pirate Water Taxi’s Haunted Tours are a Must-Boo!
Christmas>Gifts>Metropolitan Ministries | Family Life>Fun>Holidays>Thanksgiving>Volunteer and Donate
Thanksgiving donations desperately needed in Tampa Bay
By Laura Byrne October 17, 2023October 22, 2024
The Metropolitan Ministries Holiday Tent in Tampa will officially open and begin accepting donations for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays on October 29. Once again, they need more help than ever, especially in the wake of hurricanes Helene and Milton. This year, the non-profit which serves our six county region, expects to assist more than…
Read More Thanksgiving donations desperately needed in Tampa Bay
Halloween | Fall Family Fun | Tampa | Things to Do | Travel
Experience Tampa’s Haunted History on These Spooky Ghost Tours
By Brie Gorecki October 17, 2023September 18, 2024
Experience Tampa Theatre’s haunting history and other chilling ghost stories of some of Tampa Bay’s spookiest spots.
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Life + Home | Moms to KNOW | Our Favorite Things | People to KNOW in Tampa Bay
Q&A with Kendra Scott: Style Trends, Advice for Moms, and Her Passion for Giving Back
By Brie Gorecki October 9, 2023March 12, 2025
Jewelry icon, Kendra Scott, shares her new collection along with fall trends, style advice for moms, and discusses her passion for giving back to others.
Read More Q&A with Kendra Scott: Style Trends, Advice for Moms, and Her Passion for Giving Back
Fall Family Fun | Halloween | Life + Home
Halloween Craft Ideas with Karimah of @CraftingaFunLife
By Karimah Henry October 9, 2023October 24, 2023
Local mama and blogger Karimah Henry shares adorably spooktacular Halloween craft ideas for kids and even a magical DIY costume.
Read More Halloween Craft Ideas with Karimah of @CraftingaFunLife
Health + Wellness + Safety | Pregnancy to Preschool Years
The 411 on RSV | What you need to know about this common virus
By Laura Byrne October 6, 2023September 4, 2025
We’re catching up again with Dr. John Prpich, BayCare Kids Pediatric Pulmonologist and Medical Director of Pediatric Respiratory Care at St Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, to learn more about RSV and a groundbreaking new medicine just approved for use in all infants to prevent RSV infection.
Read More The 411 on RSV | What you need to know about this common virus
Museums + Aquariums + Zoo | Fall Family Fun | Museums | Tampa
A Night at the Museum: Celebrate Halloween with the Tampa Bay History Center!
By Tampa Bay Parenting October 6, 2023October 9, 2023
We’re sharing all you need to know about “A Night at the Museum” for a hauntingly good time in Downtown Tampa!
Read More A Night at the Museum: Celebrate Halloween with the Tampa Bay History Center!
Health + Wellness + Safety
Ask the Doctor: How to Prepare for the 2023 Flu Season
By Lou Romig, MD, FAAP, FACEP October 3, 2023October 4, 2023
The 2023 flu season is expected to arrive earlier than usual with an uptick in cases already occurring in September. We may also see a tricky RSV season and an upward trend in COVID as a new variant is circulating. The Flu, COVID, or RSV: What is causing my symptoms? It may be challenging to…
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Health + Wellness + Safety
Tampa Bay’s Bully Busters: Hillsborough County Anti-Bullying Award Recipients
By Laura Byrne October 2, 2023October 24, 2023
Each October, in honor of Bullying Awareness Month, Hillsborough County’s Anti-Bullying Awareness Committee recognizes a student or students who have gone above and beyond to make a difference in our community. This year, it wasn’t just one person who stood out, but a local elementary school student and a group of students who are taking…
Read More Tampa Bay’s Bully Busters: Hillsborough County Anti-Bullying Award Recipients
Education
A Little Change – A Lot of Heart at Roland Park K-8
By Laura Cross October 2, 2023October 24, 2023
One of the beautiful things about the International Baccalaureate Program, especially in the younger grades, are the pillars of compassion and empathy. So, when the students at Roland Park K-8 heard about the wildfires in Maui, their first thoughts were, ‘How can we help?’ From there, an idea was born. “At Roland Park, we are…
Read More A Little Change – A Lot of Heart at Roland Park K-8
Moms to KNOW>Kids to KNOW | People to KNOW in Tampa Bay | Uncategorized
Kids to Know: Meet Jake Klopfenstein with Angling For Relief
By Julie Tingley October 2, 2023June 3, 2025
With a remarkable mission to brighten the lives of pediatric cancer patients through the therapeutic art of fishing, Angling For Relief has served families in Tampa Bay for five years. While his heart-warming initiative has made a lasting difference in so many lives around him, it is Jake who has been changed by the kids he gets to take fishing.
Read More Kids to Know: Meet Jake Klopfenstein with Angling For Relief
Education | Tweens and Teens
Reengaging Teens with Reading
By Heather Stewart October 2, 2023July 25, 2024
“I went through a phase in middle school where…I loathed [reading] because I was being forced to do it…I think that books are like amusement parks, and sometimes we have to let the kids choose the rides. And I wasn’t being given that opportunity to ride, to find my groove.” Kwame Alexander, author of The Crossover….
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Education
Raising Them Ready: Preparing kids to handle life on their own
By Maggie Rodriguez October 2, 2023October 24, 2023
When bestselling authors and co-parents Erica and Jonathan Catherman decided to write their next parenting book, they asked themselves a question: “How well had we done to prepare our “adulting” kids to leave home?” Knowing other parents were likely asking themselves the same question, they came up with “Raising Them Ready,” a guide for parents…
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Health + Wellness + Safety
It’s Bullying Prevention Month: Tips to Support Your Kids
By Jasmine Reese, M.D. October 2, 2023November 6, 2023
Bullying is when a person or group repeatedly tries to harm someone who is weaker or who they think is weaker, and there is some type of power differential in place. This can take a psychological toll on the child being bullied, sometimes lasting a lifetime. October is Bullying Prevention Month Below are answers to…
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Health + Wellness + Safety | Pregnancy to Preschool Years
Safety Awareness Tips for Parents with Kids of All Ages
By AdventHealth October 1, 2023September 4, 2025
As parents, we naturally worry about our children. Whether we’re trying to protect them from mishaps as toddlers or shelter them from high-risk behaviors as teens, safety is always at the top of our minds. So how do you keep up when potential risks and dangers look so very different at every age and stage?…
Read More Safety Awareness Tips for Parents with Kids of All Ages
YMCA
Tampa Y Stingrays Electric at National Competition
By Kiran Malik-Khan, Senior Communications Director, Tampa YMCA September 21, 2023September 21, 2023
Please join us in congratulating the Tampa Y Stingrays (TYS) who had an outstanding showing at their first national meet earlier this summer at the prestigious Futures!
Read More Tampa Y Stingrays Electric at National Competition
Lil Kids
Sensory Play to the MAX: Calling All Art Explorers!
By Zoe Joiner September 20, 2023
Does your toddler love sensory play? We’ve rounded up the best toddler art classes in Tampa Bay to let them get messy – without the clean-up part!
Read More Sensory Play to the MAX: Calling All Art Explorers!
Life + Home | People to KNOW in Tampa Bay
90s Con Recap: Catching Up with Some of Our Favorite Celebs About the Event!
By Brie Gorecki September 19, 2023October 23, 2023
90s Con is a wrap! We caught up with some of the event’s celebrity guests to see how they felt going back in time with old and new fans.
Read More 90s Con Recap: Catching Up with Some of Our Favorite Celebs About the Event!
Health + Wellness + Safety | Pregnancy | Pregnancy to Preschool Years
Pregnancy and Your Pelvic Floor: Why exercise and pelvic floor therapy matter
By Laura Byrne September 19, 2023September 4, 2025
Your pelvic floor probably doesn’t come up in routine conversations with friends and family. However, if you’re pregnant or have had a baby, you’ve probably either thought about it or felt the impacts post-partum, even years after childbirth.
Read More Pregnancy and Your Pelvic Floor: Why exercise and pelvic floor therapy matter
Babies | Health + Wellness + Safety | Parenting
CMA and Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital Team Up to Offer Free Parenting Classes
By Laura Byrne September 18, 2023September 18, 2023
The Clearwater Marine Aquarium is teaming up with Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital to offer free parenting classes at CMA with classes that focus on different developmental milestones including speech, feeding, and reading for children from birth to 5-years-old.
Read More CMA and Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital Team Up to Offer Free Parenting Classes
Family Fun | Things to Do
90s Con 2023 is Bringing Retro Fun to Tampa!
By Brie Gorecki September 14, 2023September 20, 2023
Get ready for a radical time because 90s Con is heading to Tampa! Relive your past with nostalgic TV stars, musicians, and Disney princesses while creating awesome memories for you and your kids.
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Disney | Things to Do
Original Disney Princesses, Paige O’Hara and Linda Larkin, Share their Experiences Ahead of 90s Con
By Brie Gorecki September 13, 2023September 15, 2023
Original Disney princesses, Paige O’Hara and Linda Larkin talk to us about their experiences and princesses-turned-role models as they prepare to meet fans at 90s Con Tampa from September 15-17.
Read More Original Disney Princesses, Paige O’Hara and Linda Larkin, Share their Experiences Ahead of 90s Con
Halloween | Busch Gardens | Fall Family Fun
Spooktacular returns to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay with NEW characters and treats!
By Laura Byrne September 12, 2023September 11, 2024
We’re showing you what it’s like to experience Spooktacular at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay to help you plan a ghoulishly good day!
Read More Spooktacular returns to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay with NEW characters and treats!
High School Years & Beyond | Life + Home | Parenting | Tampa | Tweens and Teens
Uber for Teens Comes to Tampa Bay
By Brie Gorecki September 9, 2023July 25, 2024
Uber for Teens has officially launched in Tampa Bay. Read on for all the info on what it is, how it works, and what safety measures are in place.
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Disney | Disney + Central Florida Fun
Uncovering the Disney Treasure Cruise Ship – The Newest in the Fleet!
By Terri Peters September 5, 2023September 5, 2023
We’re giving you a sneak peek inside the newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet…the Disney Treasure!
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Life + Home
You can get a $15 credit from Spectrum due to Disney dispute, but you have to call first
By Brie Gorecki September 4, 2023September 10, 2023
If you’re one of the many Spectrum customers no longer receiving Disney-owned channels, here’s how you can get a monthly credit on your bill.
Read More You can get a $15 credit from Spectrum due to Disney dispute, but you have to call first
Life + Home | Moms to KNOW | People to KNOW in Tampa Bay
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage: Two local moms share their deep roots in Tampa Bay
By Tara Payor, Ph.D. September 2, 2023September 22, 2023
National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Tampa is rich with Hispanic Heritage. Two Tampa moms, originally from Puerto Rico, share details about their roots and raising their own children with Hispanic heritage in Tampa Bay.
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Moms to KNOW | People to KNOW in Tampa Bay
Moms to Know: Dominique Richardson
By Julie Tingley September 2, 2023September 22, 2023
Meet Dominique Richardson, local author and founder of Tampa Bay’s first book festival, YA By the Bay, which aims to promote a love for literacy and leadership among local students.
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Maggie and the Moms | Moms to KNOW | People to KNOW in Tampa Bay
St. Pete Based Mom Group, EverMom, is For Every Mom
By Maggie Rodriguez September 2, 2023September 22, 2023
Feeling the lack of community in this new season of motherhood, the more they talked with other moms, the more they realized they were not alone. That’s when two St. Pete moms hatched an idea that is now a reality: The EverMom Collective.
Read More St. Pete Based Mom Group, EverMom, is For Every Mom
Library
Engage Your Child with Resources from Your Local Library
By Cheryl Wolfe September 2, 2023September 7, 2023
We want to welcome you and your children back to school for the 2023-2024 school year! The Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library is always available online as a resource for students throughout the year. Here are some of our favorite resources to share for the new school year: Student Resources at Your Local Library eBooks eBooks…
Read More Engage Your Child with Resources from Your Local Library
Moms to KNOW>Kids to KNOW | People to KNOW in Tampa Bay
Kids to Know: Emersyn Southwick
By Julie Tingley September 2, 2023September 22, 2023
Meet 7-year-old Emersyn, a remarkable little girl who bravely confronts medulloblastoma with her family, the community, and the Children’s Cancer Center by her side.
Read More Kids to Know: Emersyn Southwick
Life + Home
5 Storage Solutions for Adorable Artwork
By Karimah Henry September 2, 2023September 22, 2023
Whether it’s adorable art projects from school or crafts you make together at home, Karimah Henry of @craftingafunlife is sharing five ways to organize or display your child’s artwork.
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Education
Keeping Cool in School
By Laura Cross September 2, 2023November 7, 2023
Hot, humid and muggy! Those are just a few of the words to describe the intense heat the Tampa Bay area has been experiencing this summer. It’s probably tough for the air conditioning in your house to keep up! Now imagine how hard it is on the air conditioning in our schools. Hillsborough County Public…
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People to KNOW in Tampa Bay
A Fashionable Way to Give Back: The Tampa Bay Fashion Experience debuts this month
By Erikka Hart September 1, 2023October 5, 2023
The Tampa Bay Fashion Experience is a three-day event that showcases Tampa’s most unique and luxurious styles, highlighting the work of local designers, with appearances by Tampa Bay Buccaneer players and celebrities, all while supporting local organizations.
Read More A Fashionable Way to Give Back: The Tampa Bay Fashion Experience debuts this month
Health + Wellness + Safety
The ‘Top 10’ Difference at Tampa General Hospital
By Tampa General Hospital September 1, 2023November 6, 2023
Tampa General is ranked top 10 in the nation for Obstetrics and Gynecology by U.S. News & World Report for 2023-2024
Read More The ‘Top 10’ Difference at Tampa General Hospital
YMCA | Fall Family Fun
Fall into Healthy Habits with a Tampa YMCA Membership
By Kiran Malik-Khan, Senior Communications Director, Tampa YMCA September 1, 2023November 6, 2023
The Tampa YMCA is so much more than the gym and swim you know us for; it’s where you find a deeper sense of belonging. Each of our locations across Tampa Bay offers activities and programs based on local community needs, like art classes, initiatives for seniors and one of the most popular sports, pickleball!…
Read More Fall into Healthy Habits with a Tampa YMCA Membership
MOSI
MOSI: A Fresh Experience for Tampa Bay Parents
By Alexis Yahre September 1, 2023October 9, 2023
The Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) has always been a family favorite for its interactive exhibits and kid-friendly atmosphere. But now, MOSI is stepping up its game to cater to an equally important audience—parents and adults. With a focus on offering more diverse experiences, MOSI has introduced exciting activities and dining options for its…
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Education
A Place to Call Home: Corbett Prep Helps Tampa Transplants Find their Village
By Laura Byrne September 1, 2023October 23, 2023
Over the past few years, we have welcomed numerous new families to the Tampa Bay area who were seeking the warmth of not just the sun, but of our community too. Diving into a new city can be a tad overwhelming when your quest is not only to find a house, but a home; not…
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Health + Wellness + Safety
Friends Forever: Pediatric Cancer Diagnoses Lead to a Special Childhood Friendship
By Ellen McVay September 1, 2023November 7, 2023
This is the story of two friends who found each other. Four-year-old Bjorn and 5-year-old Ryan had never met. But in August of 2021, both were taken to Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital with troubling symptoms. Pediatric Cancer Diagnosis Within the same week, both received the same devastating diagnosis: acute myeloid leukemia. “The moment I was told…
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Health + Wellness + Safety
Safe September: BayCare Kids safety expert shares tips to prevent injury
By Anu Varma Panchal September 1, 2023November 7, 2023
September is all about back-to-school, but it’s also the month set aside for a more sobering “b” word—boo boos. National Childhood Injury Prevention Month is underway No one sees more injuries than the people who work at hospitals. BayCare Kids Wellness and Safety Specialist Michelle Sterling shares the four top injuries health care workers see…
Read More Safe September: BayCare Kids safety expert shares tips to prevent injury
Pregnancy | Parenting | Pregnancy to Preschool Years
Baby Registry Top Picks: Strollers, Bottles and High Chairs, oh my!
By Sarah Rigby August 31, 2023September 4, 2025
There are endless things to consider when you are expecting, and putting together a baby registry may take the cake as one of the most overwhelming. With all the products on the market, and new ones coming out every day, it is no wonder we look to experts and friends when trying to make the best decisions for our little one. Let us take off a little of the pressure and give some of our top picks to get you started!
Read More Baby Registry Top Picks: Strollers, Bottles and High Chairs, oh my!
Disney | Disney + Central Florida Fun
SNEAK PEEK: 5 Things We LOVE About Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana
By Dani Meyering August 31, 2023August 31, 2023
Walt Disney World just shared a FIRST LOOK at the newest experience coming to EPCOT. And we’ve already got our list of things we love about Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana.
Read More SNEAK PEEK: 5 Things We LOVE About Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana
Hurricane
LEGOLAND Florida and Disney Offering Hurricane Evacuees Discounts on Hotels
By Laura Byrne August 29, 2023August 29, 2023
If you were ordered to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Idalia, LEGOLAND Florida and Walt Disney World Resort are offering you and other Hurricane Idalia evacuees discounts on their resort hotels.
Read More LEGOLAND Florida and Disney Offering Hurricane Evacuees Discounts on Hotels
Hurricane | People to KNOW in Tampa Bay
ABC Action News Meteorologist Denis Phillips Talks Hurricane Prep and Rule #7
By Brie Gorecki August 27, 2023August 28, 2023
Denis talks to us about hurricane season, how you can prepare and ease your kids’ minds, and his famous catchphrase, “Rule #7.”
Read More ABC Action News Meteorologist Denis Phillips Talks Hurricane Prep and Rule #7
Theme Parks | Central Florida | Disney + Central Florida Fun
What We LOVE About Villain-Con Minion Blast at Universal Orlando Resort
By Dani Meyering August 10, 2023August 11, 2023
“Villain-Con Minion Blast”, a brand-new interactive attraction, inspired by the beloved “Minions” movie franchise, is all set to offer a one-of-a-kind, game-based adventure to visitors.
Read More What We LOVE About Villain-Con Minion Blast at Universal Orlando Resort
Food + Drink | Back to School
Easy Back to School Lunch Ideas and Best Lunch Boxes for Kids
By Jenny P August 4, 2023November 7, 2023
Jenny P of @lunchboxmafia shares easy school lunch ideas, including her favorite lunch boxes for kids.
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Theme Parks
‘Breakfast with Peppa’ at Peppa Pig Theme Park extended! We’ve got top tips for you!
By Dani Meyering August 4, 2023December 13, 2023
It’s going to be an OINKtastic summer with the debut of Breakfast with Peppa at Peppa Pig Theme Park.
Read More ‘Breakfast with Peppa’ at Peppa Pig Theme Park extended! We’ve got top tips for you!
Education
Local mom shares expert tips on how to homeschool your child in Tampa Bay
By Denise Mestanza-Taylor August 3, 2023August 9, 2023
Local mom Denise Taylor shares expert tips on how Tampa Bay area families can find abundant local resources to kick off their homeschool journey.
Read More Local mom shares expert tips on how to homeschool your child in Tampa Bay
Health + Wellness + Safety | Ask the Doctor | Back to School
Ask the Doctor: How much sleep does your child need, is melatonin safe, and more common questions
By Bobbi Hopkins, MD August 3, 2023August 4, 2023
How much sleep do your kids actually need? Bobbi Hopkins, MD, a sleep expert and medical director of the Sleep Center at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital answers.
Read More Ask the Doctor: How much sleep does your child need, is melatonin safe, and more common questions
Moms to KNOW | People to KNOW in Tampa Bay
Moms to Know: Eileen Esposito, The Sunflower Patch
By Julie Tingley August 2, 2023August 25, 2023
At The Sunflower Patch, Eileen Esposito combines her talents as a music therapist, recording artist and songwriter to create enchanting experiences for children. With a deep-rooted passion for music ingrained in her DNA (her great-great-uncle composed “Silent Night”), Esposito’s own musical journey began at a young age. Today, with a bachelor’s degree in music therapy…
Read More Moms to Know: Eileen Esposito, The Sunflower Patch
Moms to KNOW>Kids to KNOW | People to KNOW in Tampa Bay
Kids to Know: Mason Hawk
By Julie Tingley August 2, 2023August 25, 2023
Mason Hawk may be a great student, a strong athlete and a gifted pianist, but his passion and advocacy for children battling life-threatening illnesses is what truly makes him stand out. Inspired by his brother’s liver transplant journey, Mason found purpose through volunteering with Children’s Dream Fund at the age of 13. This past spring,…
Read More Kids to Know: Mason Hawk
Maggie and the Moms | Parenting
Friends and Feelings: Expert Tips to Help Your Children
By Maggie Rodriguez August 2, 2023November 27, 2023
Friendships come with feelings that children don’t always know how to handle. It’s tempting to lash out when we’re angry, but there’s zero possibility that someone will respond to nastiness by being nice.
Read More Friends and Feelings: Expert Tips to Help Your Children
Education
Advocating for your Child: Tips from Hillsborough County Public Schools
By Laura Cross August 2, 2023November 27, 2023
As parents, we are the number one advocate for our children when it comes to their educational journey. Ensuring that your child has all the resources and support they need to be successful is our top priority as well in Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS).
Read More Advocating for your Child: Tips from Hillsborough County Public Schools
Education
Hillsborough Strong: Trailblazing Students Doing Incredible Things in Music, Media and Technology
By Laura Byrne August 1, 2023September 22, 2023
These four award-winning students from Hillsborough County Public Schools are sharing their successes and advice for doing the things they love. Justice Jones Rising fifth-grader, Hunters Green Elementary, Tampa Award: Hillsborough County Elementary Fine Arts Festival, All County Modern Band Drummer On his passion for music: “I love to do what I do because I…
Read More Hillsborough Strong: Trailblazing Students Doing Incredible Things in Music, Media and Technology
Health + Wellness + Safety
Isabella’s Tale: How TGH’s Pediatric GI Program Came to the Rescue
By Tampa General Hospital August 1, 2023
The nightmare began with a simple shopping-mall pretzel. But thankfully for a Tampa Bay middle-schooler named Isabella, a scary and painful ordeal ended with the help of the Tampa General Hospital (TGH) Children’s Hospital’s acclaimed pediatric gastrointestinal (GI) program in collaboration with the sole academic GI program in Tampa Bay, USF Health Pediatric Gastroenterology. Tampa…
Read More Isabella’s Tale: How TGH’s Pediatric GI Program Came to the Rescue
YMCA
Sulphur Springs Garden Club Helps the Community Bloom
By Kiran Malik-Khan, Senior Communications Director, Tampa YMCA August 1, 2023November 6, 2023
Start counting: there’s collard greens, squash, kale, Jamaican callaloo, sugar cane, onions, tomatoes, bananas, edible marigolds (yes, really!), blueberries, peanuts, lettuce, oregano, mint, sage and so much more. This is the beautiful Garden Club at the Sulphur Springs PK-8 Community Partnership School, an estimated 800 square feet of space in Sulphur Springs, where students learn…
Read More Sulphur Springs Garden Club Helps the Community Bloom
Library | Education
How to get free eBooks and admission to museums, tutoring help, and more through your local library
By Cheryl Wolfe August 1, 2023August 15, 2023
We want to welcome you and your children back to school for the 2023-2024 school year! The Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library is always available online as a resource for students throughout the year. Here are some of our favorite resources to share for the new school year: eBooks at the Library eBooks are accessible through…
Read More How to get free eBooks and admission to museums, tutoring help, and more through your local library
Back to School | Life + Home
Simple ways to organize your house now for stress-free mornings with the kids
By Anyely Difato July 31, 2023August 4, 2023
We’re turning to local home organization expert Anyely Difato of The Neat Technique for her top tips to get organized for back-to-school.
Read More Simple ways to organize your house now for stress-free mornings with the kids
Health + Wellness + Safety | Back to School
How to Pick and Wear a Backpack
By Ryan Fitzgerald, M.D. July 28, 2023November 7, 2023
Backpacks are a back-to-school staple and necessity, but they tend to get heavier each year as students get older, which can be concerning for parents. Ryan Fitzgerald, M.D., a fellowship-trained pediatric orthopaedic surgeon with Children’s Orthopaedic and Scoliosis Surgery Associates (COSSA), treats patients at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. He shares backpack safety tips to…
Read More How to Pick and Wear a Backpack

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