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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
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For Good: RCMA Wimauma Academy rejoices in top math scores
Imelda Dutton
Monday, June 19, 2017
Feature Story
Historians trace roots of South Hillsborough County communities
Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Feature Story
UF research center in Hillsborough County picks food for your table, plants for your yard
Pamela Varkony
Tuesday, June 6, 2017
For Good
Loan agreement reached to spare Wimauma’s Wholesome Church, expand role in community
Cheryl Rogers
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Feature Story
Q&A: Rotunda Wilcox, Wimauma CDC President
Imelda Dutton
Tuesday, May 9, 2017
Feature Story
On The Ground in Wimauma: Ready or not, transformational change is on the way
Cheryl Rogers
Tuesday, May 9, 2017
Buzz
On The Ground in Wimauma: Enterprising Latinas trains childcare providers
Monday, April 17, 2017
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Feature Story
Revival of summer pre-K program in Wimauma to help bridge learning gap
Cheryl Rogers
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
For Good
For Good: Summer program grants available for east, south Hillsborough
Cheryl Rogers
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Feature Story
Possible sale of property prompts Wholesome Church in Wimauma to launch Go Fund Me campaign
Cheryl Rogers
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Feature Story
Expansion of Wimauma Boys and Girls Club is designed to provide after-school care, help families
Pamela Varkony
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Feature Story
On The Ground: Exploring faith, diversity and unity in Wimauma
Kendra Langlie
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Feature Story
Enterprising Latinas launches project to boost Wimauma economy
Imelda Dutton
Tuesday, December 20, 2016
Innovation News
On The Ground: RCMA welcomes new leadership from Miami-Dade
Imelda Dutton
Tuesday, December 20, 2016
Feature Story
Seeking a united front in Wimauma: Not Your Average Speakers On The Ground in Wimauma
Kendra Langlie
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
Innovation News
For Good: Classes on human trafficking offered in South Hillsborough County
Imelda Dutton
Monday, December 12, 2016
Feature Story
Teacher devotes her life to inspiring kids, adults in Wimauma
Imelda Dutton
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
Feature Story
Not Your Average Speakers: What smart people can learn from Wimauma
Diane Egner
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Feature Story
Wimauma kids create artsy cards for holiday season
Card sales benefit RCMA Leadership Academy
Andrea Rios
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
Feature Story
Wimauma students on a path to college education
Berkeley Academy in Tampa
Kendra Langlie
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
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“On The Ground’’ is a special storytelling project designed to help educate readers and raise awareness about the people and places of Wimauma. The idea is to increase the communications capacity of the organizations and nonprofits working in the neighborhood, as well as to call attention to the innovations and investments that are helping move the community forward. The intended impact includes spurring additional awareness and investments that can contribute to the vitality and prosperity of the community.
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Tampa City Council invests $6 million in Downtown Partnership Franklin Street revitalization plan
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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