He’s only in 8th grade, and yet Corbett Prep 8th grader Jacob Pham has already lived a dream of so many: performing in one of the longest-running shows on Broadway, “The Lion King.” But landing the role of Young Simba was not overnight success, but the result of years of hard work, perseverance and the…
Meet Madison Richardson, a tae kwon do champion raising awareness for causes that empower kids and fund life-changing cancer research.
Get to know Candace Donnelly and Whitney Williams, co-hosts of the popular parenting podcast, Mom Group Chat.
Triathlon siblings, Miller and Linden Brown, are making waves in Tampa Bay and sharing advice for other kids who dream of crossing the finish line.
Read how Samira Garcia is embracing her passion for dance at Blake High School and inspiring others to follow their artistic dreams!
Learn how Kniya Godfrey helped Bloomingdale’s girls’ basketball team win its first state title and what inspires her on and off the court.
Learn how Aahan Swain’s experience in robotics and coding is preparing him for a future in medicine and inspiring others to never give up!
Tampa Bay Sun players Siena and Aaliyah share what it’s like to play high-level soccer in high school and how they’re preparing for Georgetown!
Get to know Decker Deady, Berkeley Prep high school senior dedicated to helping the No More Foundation carry out its mission to end poverty, orphans and human trafficking in Tampa Bay.
Read about Annabelle Gutowski and how her nonprofit, Kicks for Kids, International, is making a difference for foster children.
Discover how Elise McEachern balances school, riding, and training while working toward her dream of becoming a professional horse trainer.
Read about Lia Beatty’s journey from being a mom of four to founding Télia Agency, where she helps brand stand out in a crowded market.
Learn about Tyra Andre’s journey from scientist to world traveler and how she turned her passion into a travel agency, “Mommy and Wee Travels.”
Get to know Isabella Cooley, a young traveler and author of the book series “Let’s Explore with Isabella”, who’s explored 30+ countries!
Discover how the Touchdown Pass Foundation makes football accessible for kids by providing equipment and opportunities to play.
Read about Amber Uhler’s story of perseverance, water safety advocacy, and her journey to becoming Mrs. Universe USA 2024.
Learn about Nola Schoos, a 7-year-old who loves the beach, helps protect marine wildlife, and inspires others after Hurricane Helene.
Read about Souad Dreyfus, founder of Open Arms Surrogacy, and how she helps families navigate their journey to parenthood.
Learn how Corina Kowalski’s passion for beauty and community inspired Bubbles and Blowouts, a Tampa salon for everyone.
Learn about Tampa teen, Jacob Ari Kamis, who’s legacy continues to shine through a photographer contest at Florida Museum of Photographic Arts.
Get to know the kids behind the Wee Macree 501c3 nonprofit Junior Leadership Board who serve the mission of ‘kids helping kids’ in Tampa Bay!
Get to know local Tampa mom and digital media expert, Natalie Zfat, who’s sharing awareness tips to help protect your kids from cyber-bullying.
Getting to know Tampa’s Shelby Langford: Future Farmers of America member and the student responsible for the fodder farm being built behind Gaither High School.
In preparation for summer break, most students across Tampa Bay anticipate what the season means for them: vacation travel, athletic camps, beach days, pool time, late nights and no homework. But for five rising sixth and seventh grade girls, this was the time to host their fourth annual lemonade stand to raise money for local…
In the wizarding world of Harry Potter, a wand is a conduit that brings out the energy of a magical person and manifests it in the physical world in the shape of what they may be casting or creating. This is also true for Ambika Agrawal and her camera, a tool that blends the creative…
In the five years that we have featured mothers in this special space, I have yet to focus on a part of motherhood that is just as important as all of the others that have been highlighted before. The role of the woman in the home to be there for every member of the family,…
In collaboration with Rise Against Hunger and St. John’s Episcopal Parish Day School, the Taylor Koulouris Foundation made it possible for students to pack 12,500 meals that will feed 347 children in Haiti each for an entire school year. As third and fourth graders at the school, our Kids to Know share their experience. …
Cancer. It was a word the Germanys never expected to hear when they brought their 12-year-old son to a medical professional for answers about a mass growing in his cheek. In 2020, Omar Jr. was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare childhood cancer. With great fortitude and unwavering faith, Omar began a lengthy fight with his…
Every child is truly a treasure, and for most, pregnancy is a gift. However, after navigating a journey through in vitro fertilization (IVF) and surrogacy to welcome her two children, Lenny (6) and Bowie (3), Jessica Payne could have never predicted the miracle waiting to unfold years later. As this local mom announces the arrival…
This June marks the 20th anniversary of the first Lemonade Days, a tradition that was started by 8-year-old Alex Scott, founder of Alex’s Lemonade Stand, to help doctors help kids like her who were fighting cancer. Before Alex passed away in 2004, she knew that Lemonade Days raised $1 million for childhood cancer, and it…
Just as the lotus emerges from muddy waters to bloom into a beautiful flower, the story of Bhavna Kanakia is one of growth and transcendence. Rather than remaining in her birth country of India, among the familiar ceremonies that honor the cultural symbolism of the lotus, she resolved instead to expand an offering of superb…
Discover how Christian Vorderbrueggen, local mom turned entrepreneur, is revolutionizing maternity wear with Blush x Bashful, crafting bras that blend comfort with beauty for postpartum bodies.
Meet Daniel Rodriguez, a 5-year-old with a heart for people and a knack for brightening days at Elite Body Cryotherapy in St. Petersburg, FL. His eagerness to connect and help in his family’s business is inspiring, proving it’s never too early to make a difference.
With schedules that are packed with playdates, sports, school, and the many other ways we socialize our kids, what, then, is left for us parents who also dream of a Monica to our Rachel? This is where a Friendship Coach comes in.
Meet Emaline, my friend who attended the Wee Macree Giveback Spectacular last fall. As she learned about different local youth populations in need and participated in activities to serve on the spot, she felt like something was missing. At 5 years old, with a heart bigger than her whole self, she looked lovingly at her…
When Gorrie Elementary School mother Haylie Katz discovered Bess the Book Bus, she immediately thought of her children’s school community. With a committed PTA team that partners with nonprofits monthly to teachers who encourage students’ kindness potential, this neighborhood school has nurtured many standout kids to know. How did collecting for Bess the Book…
Every fall at Bayshore Christian School, the fourth grade classes gather to plan for a market. The products, packaging and prices are determined individually by each nine and ten year old student. However, they decide collectively how the profits from the project will be used. While they learned how to execute a successful business, they…
Through the Children’s Dream Fund, I have had the incredible honor of connecting with a family that has endured so much. When the chances of survival were statistically low, where the critical number of perfectly matched stem cells were extraordinarily high, Sadie can say today that her battle is won. Because of the grace of…
How did local teen, Dev Shah, really win the 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee? He was focused and ready. But even more than that, he went into the competition to enjoy every part of the experience.
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.
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.
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,…
In a world where young dreams hold infinite possibilities, an 8-year-old girl who loved to skate found her way to the Tampa Bay Lightning Girls Hockey League to leave her mark on the ice. Alyson Hobbs, a focused and flourishing young player, is among other skillful teammates who showcase the boundless potential of girls in…
At 11 years old, every breath Madden Sheridan takes is a miracle. Diagnosed with Jeune’s Syndrome in utero, Madden may have special needs and accommodations, but his passion for sports, making people laugh and building with Legos is just like any other kid his age.
Meet Ansley Kins, a kid author, designer and more!
Meet Rylee Miller: Academy of the Holy Names fifth-grader, twin sister and a professional kid-DJ who’s spun for the Tampa Bay Lightning and more!
Meet Jordan Parramore, kid on a mission: gamer, foodie, autism advocate, and founder of Jordan’s Juice Bar when he was only 8 years old.
Winner of Apple’s prestigious Swift Student Challenge, Lexline taught herself coding, and then created her own app on quantum physics.
At a time of year when so much is celebrated with the holidays, it’s important to remember that so much can change in a short time…and honoring and cherishing the people- every person- around us is what makes December truly special. This is precisely why we get to know Noah Cheong, someone who has always put others first.
A gifted creator at 13 years old, Victoria Reyes has already shown her work at an art show and started her own clothing and accessories line.
Elaine Feaster completed the Girl Scouts Gold Award to land amongst other role-models who are making the world a better place.
Riverview resident Kennedy McCormick, 16, has fed thousands of meals to people across the Bay area that struggle with food insecurity.
Hillsborough High School student Shloke Patel’s work with sustainable agriculture could impact hunger on a global scale.
Along with Maisy’s “magical” personality, her involvement with Gigi’s Playhouse helps make a difference to people with Down Syndrome.
Every once in a while a child is called to make a big difference in a very short time, because that is all they are given. We remember Taylor for how she lived and learn more about her through her mother, Alexa Parker.
Bright and joyful statement accessories are every little girls’ dream…but a bright and joyful accessories business? Meet Little Miss Emily.
Miles Fetherston-Resch is known locally for ocean conservation through his Kids Saving Oceans nonprofit organization.
Joshua and Jordan launched JL Fun Colorz, a custom crayon business that offers allergy friendly products that all children can safely enjoy.
Since April 2019, Delanie has raised over $34K for organizations and nonprofit rescues that directly benefit animals in the Tampa Bay area.
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