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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.

Indian dance fundraiser for BRIDGE Clinic

Indian dance fundraiser for BRIDGE Clinic

Tampa, Florida- Shreyas- An Expression of Dance will be presenting Dashavataram, a Bharatha Natyam Dance Ballet, on Saturday June 1, 2013 at 6 p.m. at Sickles High School in Tampa.

The net proceeds of this production will be donated to the BRIDGE Clinic, a free, student-run clinic affiliated with USF Health. Bharatha Natyam is the ancient dance form of India that brings poetry to life.

Freedom Fest 2013

Freedom Fest 2013

Tampa, Florida-- The Upper Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce proudly announces that our fifth annual Freedom Fest celebration will be held on State Street in Oldsmar Memorial Day weekend- May 24, 25 and 26.

Freedom Fest is presented to honor our first responders – police, fire, fire rescue and our active and retired military. There will be a special motorcycle show on Saturday honoring bikes in each of these categories.

The event will feature some of the most popular rock bands in the region including:

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.

Chamber Awards Banquet May 8

Chamber Awards Banquet May 8

Town 'N Country, Florida - The Upper Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce invites you to attend their Annual Installation and Awards Banquet scheduled for next month. 

The event is sure to leave locals feeling proud of their community, as organizers say they'll recognize citizens and volunteers for community service, award scholarships to several hardworking high school students, and introduce their incoming members.

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.