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Florida communities aim to get youth "Ready by 21"

Florida communities aim to get youth "Ready by 21"

Are you concerned about your child’s future? Well no need to worry, because six leaders from Florida communities have accepted a challenge from a nonprofit organization to help build new ways to get the youth “Ready by 21” for college, careers, and life.

Volunteers needed for clean-up project in Highpoint Area

Volunteers needed for clean-up project in Highpoint Area

Pinellas County, Florida -- Pinellas County Sheriff's Deputies and Keep Pinellas Beautiful will assist in a clean-up project at a wooded area in the Highpoint area and they need some volunteers to help. 

The woods are frequently littered and various items of trash have been left behind. Monthly trash clean-ups involving residents from Safe Harbor have been initiated but a larger scale clean-up is needed.

PPN happy hour to benefit Sergeant Michael Nicholson

PPN happy hour to benefit Sergeant Michael Nicholson

Tampa, Florida-- The Professional Philanthropy Network's (PPN) goal is to create networking opportunities and positive career connections for Tampa Bay area professionals while giving back to deserving charitable causes.

On May 22nd at The Lodge (516 S Howard Ave, Tampa), 100% of our event's proceeds will be donated to our May beneficiary, Sergeant Michael Nicholson!

Mail carriers collect food for Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive!

Mail carriers collect food for Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive!

Carrollwood, Florida - Mail carriers will take part in the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.

Residents can leave non-perishable food item by their mailbox and the letter carrier will pick it up. The food will be donated to food banks to distribute to needy citizens.

Last year, over 70-million pounds of food was donated across the country.

If you cannot leave food items by your mailbox, you can drop it by your local post office.

"Heart of a Champion" scholarship to help 66 Hillsborough seniors

"Heart of a Champion" scholarship to help 66 Hillsborough seniors

Hillsborough County, Florida-- An upcoming, exciting event will honor some of Hillsborough County's high school senior athletes, and award them with scholarships for displaying hard work, determination and true spirit.

The "Heart of a Champion" scholarship will go to one male, and one female student athlete from 33 Hillsborough County schools who have demonstrated what “heart” is all about, event organizers explained Wednesday.

Tampa Yankees Pink Out Night Saturday, May 4

Tampa Yankees Pink Out Night Saturday, May 4

The Tampa Yankees and The Container Store will team up in the fight against Breast Cancer as they host "Pink Out Night" on Saturday, May 4th, at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Gates open at 5:00pm, and the Tampa Yankees will take on the Clearwater Threshers at 6:00pm. There will be pre-game activities for all fans and a post game fireworks show sponsored by Bright House Networks.

High Hopes in High Heels hosts cocktail stroll for cancer

High Hopes in High Heels hosts cocktail stroll for cancer

Tampa, Florida-- South Howard Avenue will absolutely be a hit this weekend as the women of High Heels in High Hopes host a charity cocktail stroll and scavenger hunt to benefit the Children's Cancer Center of Tampa Bay.

On Friday, pub crawlers will not only take advantage of drink specials at some of SoHo's most select spots, but they'll also have a chance to win great prizes while mingling and making a difference.