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Deborah Bostock-Kelley

Deborah Bostock-Kelley

In addition to writing for 83 Degrees, Deborah Bostock-Kelley is a local Broadway World theatre reviewer, a reporter for several magazines and a theatre columnist. She is honored to be the marketing director for Powerstories Theatre.

She has run her award-winning creative services agency, The WriteOne Creative Services, since 2005, specializing in graphic design, web design, and PR copywriting. The author of a children's early reader and a teen YA fiction anthology, she is also a multi-award-winning playwright known for her powerful, socially-conscious one-act and full-length plays, seen across Tampa Bay stages. In her free time, she produces Life Amplified, a musical showcase with all proceeds benefiting local grassroots nonprofits. Deborah is a proud ally, wife, mom, past educator, Florida native and University of Tampa graduatewww.thewriteonecs.com

Deborah Bostock-Kelley's Latest Articles

The Redefining Refuge team, with founder and Executive Director Natasha Nascimento in the center, during Operation Dragon Eye, a two-week missing child operation across Tampa Bay considered the most successful child recovery operation is U.S. history
Redefining Refuge: Natasha Nascimento’s mission of hope for exploited children

Launched in 2010, Tampa Bay nonprofit Redefining Refuge has a vital, heart-wrenching role in providing care, support, and advocacy for children and youth recovered from exploitation and trafficking.

WUSF and WSMR "are examining every aspect of every project and ensuring that the things that we put the most effort into are the things that the most people are using,” General Manager JoAnn Urofsky says.
Before the signal fades: The unseen costs of defunding Florida’s public media

Following the elimination of federal and state funding for public broadcasting, Tampa Bay area stations vow to continue community mission in face of uncertain future.

A rendering of the Tampa Arts Alliance's planned downtown arts center.
Tampa Arts Alliance plans arts center in heart of downtown

The Tampa Arts Alliance plans to transform 5,000 square feet of donated ground-floor office space in a prime downtown location into an arts center. The arts nonprofit is working to raise $1.2 million for design and buildout and open the center next March.

Safe and Sound Hillsborough Executive Freddy Barton, "Connecting with Kim” host Kim Droege, and the TBAE team.
TBAE takes two Tellys for impactful community programming

Tampa Bay Arts & Education Network (TBAE) recently earned two prestigious Telly Awards, national recognition for the nonprofit television station's meaningful, community-centered programming.

Nonprofit Tampa Bay Exceptional Women's Pop-Up & Power Up event in August showcases women-powered businesses and offers opportunities to connect and network.
Tampa Bay Exceptional Women launches “Pop-Up & Power Up”

Nonprofit Tampa Bay Exceptional Women's Pop-Up & Power Up event in August showcases women-powered businesses and offers opportunities to connect and network.

Artwork by Prodigy participants on display during a March 2024 showcase event at the University Area CDC Community Center
Arts at heart of University Area revitalization

The University Area Community Development Corporation is transforming a North Tampa neighborhood through creativity, community-building, and youth empowerment.

The $4 million renovation of Tampa Union Station aims to transform a historic landmark from the city's past into a vibrant part of its future
Tampa Union Station renovation moving along

The $4 million renovation of Tampa Union Station aims to make the historic building a vibrant part of the city's future.

The Bundles of Joy Community Baby Shower, a collaborative initiative of nonprofits Caregivers Helping Hand and Tiana's Tea Inc, is May 23rd at the Children's Board of Hillsborough County headquarters in Tampa.
Caregivers Helping Hand supports mothers and caregivers with two community events

Tampa nonprofit Caregivers Helping Hand has two upcoming events focused on its mission to uplift and empower the community - the 19th annual Bundles of Joy Community Baby Shower and the inaugural Caregivers Forum for Caregivers

Tampa City Ballet's inaugural fundraising gala will support its growth from a volunteer-led, nonprofit company to a full-time professional dance company
Tampa City Ballet fundraising gala supports expansion to full-time professional dance company

The Tampa City Ballet's inaugural fundraising gala will support its planned evolution to a full-time professional dance company.

Selena Ferrer works on a ceiling mural at Lector 85 in Ybor City
Selena Ferrer: Telling Ybor City’s story one mural at a time

Tampa artist Selena Ferrer designs and creates vibrant mural art depicting the history and heritage of Ybor City. Her latest work, commissioned by Lector 85 apartments, brings Ybor’s rich history, cultural diversity, and creative spirit to a modern apartment complex. 

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