Storage room inside Sarasota preschool transforms into 'Zen Den' for students
Some pre-schoolers in Sarasota have a new room to not only learn, but have fun in.
‘Undercover angel’ brightens the lives of patients and staff at TGH
A Bay Area woman has been spreading kindness and compassion for 20 years at Tampa General Hospital.
Bay Area woman uses son’s death to help new mothers who experienced loss
A St. Petersburg woman is turning her tragedy into triumph by helping mothers who have lost a baby.
20th anniversary concert for Hermitage Artistic Retreat will raise money to repair Hurricane Ian damages
Hermitage Artistic Retreat is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a star-studded concert. The performers are coming to help raise money to make repairs to damages caused by Hurricane Ian.
New Life Village adds more homes for foster families as it celebrates 10th anniversary
A Bay Area organization that helps foster children and their families is celebrating a milestone anniversary by increasing its housing capacity.
Bay Area mentoring program changing lives of foster children
A professional mentoring program is impacting the lives of the next generation.
Organization helping injured veterans, first responders maintain independence
A small organization with a big mission helps injured veterans and first responders remain independent.
Hillsborough County program turns trash into treasure
A new program in Hillsborough County aims to reduce trash and increase reusable.
Mentorship for young women builds self-esteem for the future
As a teen mom, Lea Manningham had a lot of struggles to overcome before reaching her goal of owning her own business. Now that she's achieved her dream, she's lifting up young girls by providing mentorship classes. Her effort to help them find success is what's right with Tampa Bay.
Bay Area teacher inspires underserved students through education: 'Learning is cool'
A Bay Area woman who wanted to be a teacher since childhood encourages children to continually keep learning.
Pinellas County's first charter school celebrates 25 years
For 25 years the Academie da Vinci Charter School for the Arts and Technology has been offering students an education in the performing arts.
Bay Area teen is first student with autism to major in piano at Pinellas County Center for the Arts
A Bay Area teen with autism has mastered the art of communication through music.
Bay Area program seeks to end student’s weekend hunger
For some students, the only meals they receive are the ones they get at school, which means they go hungry for 68 hours over the weekend. But, a group of volunteers is hoping to make a difference.
Former Buccaneer and Super Bowl-winning NFL player helps next generation on and off the field
A former professional football player is helping Bay Area students see the benefit of getting a college education.
‘Waffle House Challenge’ helps Pinellas realtors raise money for hungry kids
A group of Pinellas County realtors is raising money one waffle at a time.
Bay Area program uses dance to help children improve body and mind
Dancing can be good for your soul and the Patel Conservatory is making sure that children from various backgrounds get to bust a move.
Love is in the air for Sarasota Couple celebrating 67 years of marriage
Love has been in the air for a long time for a Sarasota couple celebrating more than 65 years of wedding bliss.
Executive director for local literacy program finds passion for helping children succeed, learn to read
A woman found her passion helping children succeed by making sure they know how to read. It's a passion that led her to her dream job.
Bay Area organization gives away free prom dresses to high school students in need
High school proms are just around the corner, which can make for an expensive evening, but a Bay Area organization is helping parents cut down on costs.
Rapper with autism hopes to inspire inclusion with music video
A woman with autism isn’t letting it stop her from pursuing her dream of becoming an artist.