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Julie Branaman
Getting ready for kindergarten: Community effort emerges in Wimauma
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If children enter kindergarten way behind their peers, will they ever catch up to grade level? Pre-kindergarten classes return to Wimauma in effort to help kids succeed.
Photo: Teacher LeChelle DeVeaux-Garnes at summer VPK at Reddick Elementary.
Photo Courtesy of Lisa Black
How to create jobs and help neighborhoods prosper? Support local entrepreneurs
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Investing in local entrepreneurs and nonprofits that support them can lift low-income neighborhoods out of poverty and help shape a city's future. Nonprofits fueled by innovation and grit in Tampa, Detroit and Memphis are proof positive that it works.
Photo: Liz Gutierrez, Founder and CEO of Enterprising Latinas, leads the Wimauma Cares training session.
Photo by Julie Branaman
On the Ground: Tour highlights assets, opportunities in Wimauma
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A bus tour through Wimauma in rural South Hillsborough County connects local community leaders capable of finding solutions in an area undergoing transformational change spurred by pricey new gated communities and people moving in from other places.
Photo: Participants board the bus at Wholesome Church
Photo by Julie Branaman
Historians trace roots of South Hillsborough County communities
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If you or your family members have roots in South Hillsborough County, historians at Hillsborough Community College want to hear from you.
Photo by Julie Branaman
UF research center in Hillsborough County picks food for your table, plants for your yard
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From plant breeding research to selecting which food varieties land in your favorite restaurants and grocery stores, from laboratory specimens to neighborhood yards, agriculture around the globe benefits from work being done at the University of Florida's Gulf Coast Research and Education Center ...
Photo: Dr. Gary Vallad, Associate Professor of Plant Pathology at University of Florida, Wimauma.
Photo by Julie Branaman
Feature Story
Photo story: Central Avenue walking tour
Janine Quarles-Adkins
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Feature Story
Photo essay: Black-owned businesses welcome restart of bus tours in Tampa
Kimberly DeFalco
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Development News
New bus route, sidewalks, sculpture add to quality of life in University Area neighborhoods
Yvette C. Hammett
Monday, March 15, 2021
Feature Story
Wholesome Community Ministries taps faith, fundraising to create wellness hub in south Hillsborough
3-phase buildout will cost $6.2M
Pamela Varkony
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
For Good
Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay scores with Kickoff to Rebuild
30 Tampa area homes to undergo repair, renovation
Amy Hammond
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Feature Story
Healthy 22nd Street brings boxes of hope to food deserts in East Tampa
Lauren Wong
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
For Good
Teamwork off the field boosts East Tampa neighborhood, kids
Tech giant Jabil, Tampa Bay Bucs work for good
Yvette C. Hammett
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
For Good
Love where you live but think you can make it better? Mini-grant might help
Amy Hammond
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Development News
New urban farm, store opens in ENCORE! Tampa
Meacham Urban Farm is named after the first African-American school principal in Tampa
Yvette C. Hammett
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Development News
Tampa celebrates opening of new apartments for low-income seniors
Yvette C. Hammett
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Development News
Residents help city redesign Main Street in West Tampa
Yvette C. Hammett
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Feature Story
Uptown District leaders focus on income inequalities in North Tampa
Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
For Good
COVID recovery: United Way Suncoast boosts workforce training for women of Wimauma
Amy Hammond
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
For Good
Tampa YMCA, Hillsborough Education Foundation launch back-to-school supply drive
Pandemic creates special needs
Lalita Llerena
Monday, August 17, 2020
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Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA
Feature Story
Clearwater coalition emerges as key voice for challenged neighborhoods
Julie Garisto
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
Feature Story
Census 2020: 2 out of 5 households in Florida have yet to respond
If you don't do it, expect a knock on your door soon
Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Development News
Calling all urban designers: St. Pete wants your creative juices flowing around Tropicana Field
RFP covers 86 acres in heart of city’s downtown
Tiffany Razzano
Monday, July 27, 2020
Feature Story
St. Pete Police explore alternatives to dispatching officers
Julie Garisto
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Feature Story
Know our history: Follow along on the African American Heritage Trail in St. Pete
Amber Sigman
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
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HOPE springs eternal in University Area neighborhood
Leslie Farrell
Tuesday, July 7, 2020
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University Area CDC on YouTube
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Tampa City Council invests $6 million in Downtown Partnership Franklin Street revitalization plan
Source: 83Degrees
Oakland County is in "denial" about homelessness. What can be done?
Source: Metromode
One simple action at a time: International House drives lifelong change for refugees and immigrants
Source: Input Fort Wayne
Feeding America West Michigan expands headquarters to better tackle food insecurity
Source: Rapid Growth