East Tampa

Much has changed for the better in East Tampa since the 1980s when riots rocked the majority minority community and criminals ran rampant, but many challenges remain even as bold solution makers work to create jobs, new housing, education opportunities, access to healthcare, and a safe environment.

The Children's Board of Hillsborough County's ONEhillsborough initiative was established to address the decades of disparity affecting the lives of children and families in three specific Tampa area zip codes.

Children’s Board works to end racial disparities, create ONEhillsborough

The Children's Board of Hillsborough County is working to address decades of racial disparities and improve quality of life for families and children in three targeted zip codes with its ONEhillsborough initiative.

There is a free food distribution event at Dr. Traci's House in East Tampa at 11 a.m. Saturday October 1st as a Hurricane Ian community recovery effort.
Buzz: East Tampa food distribution event Saturday for families impacted by Ian

There is a free food distribution event at Dr. Traci's House in East Tampa Saturday morning as a Hurricane Ian community recovery effort.

A partnership of area charitable organizations have activated the Tampa Bay Resiliency Fund to support nonprofit groups working on Hurricane Ian recovery efforts.
Nonprofits activate Tampa Bay Resiliency Fund to support Hurricane Ian recovery

A partnership of area charitable organizations have activated the Tampa Bay Resiliency Fund to support nonprofit groups working on Hurricane Ian recovery efforts.

USF Health Senior Associate Vice President and Dean of the College of Nursing Usha Menon
USF Health College of Nursing takes healthcare to the streets in Tampa Bay

The USF Health College of Nursing will use federal grant money to launch a rolling mobile health unit in underserved communities around Tampa Bay.

Masthead images: Tampa Bay History Center Walking Tours

Follow along as Ursula Odom leads a walking tour of Central Avenue East for the Tampa Bay History Center.

The Hillsborough County Tax Collector's Office, Lion's Eye Institute and the Glazer Vision Foundation have partnered to provide children with free eye exams and glasses at tax collector office locations in June.
Free eye exams, glasses for children at Hillsborough Tax Collector locations in June
Events in Clearwater and across Tampa Bay celebrate Juneteenth this weekend.
Buzz: A look at Juneteenth events across Tampa Bay this weekend

Events across Tampa Bay this weekend will celebrate the June 19th Juneteenth holiday.

Tampa General Hospital and the City of Tampa have partnered to launch the TampaWell health and wellness initiative.
Tampa General Hospital and City of Tampa partner to launch TampaWell health and wellness program

TampaWell will begin at Tampa General Hospital's Family Care Healthpark in East Tampa and expand citywide.

A representative from the Hillsborough County Tax Collector’s Office discusses career opportunities with students.
Local nonprofit bridges gap between career seekers, employers

The Future Career Academy helps prepare students and adults for jobs and brings together employers, students and community members at job fairs.

East Tampa CRA Vice Chair Dominique Cobb is planning more Coffee + Conversation gatherings at Cafe Quiquiriqui within Hotel Haya in Ybor City.
Coffee + Conversation helps East Tampa residents make key connections

East Tampa CRA Vice Chair Dominique Cobb launches Coffee + Conversation at Cafe Quiquiriqui in Ybor City to create a collaborative talking space for residents and government officials to learn from and communicate better with each other.

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