South Pasadena mural art beautifies community
A Bay Area business is using mural art to thank its customers for years of success. The mural is the first in the community.
St. Pete's chief of police one of Bay Areas prominent Black voices
The man in the top spot in the St. Petersburg Police Department got his start in law enforcement at a time when departments were hiring minorities in an effort to diversify their forces. At the time, he was not thinking about how his career would shape one of Florida's biggest cities.
St. Pete artist returns to her roots, beautifies Lealman neighborhood through mural painting
St. Petersburg artist Laura Spencer lets nothing get in the way of her painting. Not even the rain.
‘They will not leave this world alone’: Woman creates hospice homes for terminally ill dogs
For the past 20 years Devilyn Saunders and her team of foster families have given love and companionship to terminally ill dogs who were set to be euthanized at shelters.
School children re-purpose stuffed animals to make toys for shelter pets
When Zach Hartman sees something in the garbage, he tries to think of a way to re-purpose it. That's how he decided to take used stuffed animals and turn them in to toys for dogs and cats living in rescues and shelters.
Artists from around the world recharge at retreat in Sarasota
A retreat in Sarasota is giving artists suffering from fatigue a place to rest and get their creative juices flowing again. It's called the Hermitage Artist Retreat and a Tony Award winner is singing its praises.
Teenage bookworm shares passion for reading with thousands of underprivileged students
Recently, Chase Hartman and his family delivered more than 2,000 books to students at Wimauma Elementary School.
Event venue gives free wedding dresses to Hillsborough County teachers
After giving away 17 wedding dresses to front-line responders last year, the Regent is continuing the tradition by giving away 45 bridal gowns to Hillsborough County educators.
Nurses administer COVID vaccines to seamen docked at Port Tampa Bay
International cargo ships sail into the Port of Tampa with seafarers every day. Those on the ships are not allowed off if they are not vaccinated, so two Tampa organizations started a program to help the seamen get time on dry land by providing the shots.
St. Pete studio gives space for children to create imaginative works of art
A local artist opened an art studio in St. Pete, hoping to use art to help kids find common ground.
Army vet pursues passion for painting after 25 years in military
Darryl Goldman spent 25 years in the Army and then took a job as a pastor, but he never forgot his love of painting and now has an exhibit on display at a Holmes Beach gallery.
St. Pete museum created by couple captivated by American western culture displays traditional, modern art
Tom and Mary James have been collecting art in the American West for more than 50 years and turned their passion into the James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art.
Feeding Tampa Bay, Habitat for Humanity team up to build a better community
Feeding Tampa Bay and Habitat for Humanity provide different services, but their goals are the same: give a hand up to those who need it, for the greater good.
After passing away from cancer, donor leaves behind estate to help Bay Area charities
Adele Bernett used her riches to help enrich the lives of others. She passed away last year from pancreatic cancer, but, left her estate to continue her legacy of giving back to her community.
Domestic abuse survivor turns lessons learned during life struggles into women’s empowerment movement
Tiana Marshall took life lessons she learned along the way to create Tiana’s Tea, a non-profit organization to inspire, encourage and empower women.
Gasparilla krewe named for peg-legged pirates has helped amputees for 18 years
When most people think of Gasparilla krewes, parties and parades come to mind, but the Ye Notorious Krewe of the Peg Leg Pirate is known for helping amputees.
Community rallies around Brooksville school's campus beautification program
A Brooksville school has created a program to help students and parents take pride in their school by beautifying the campus. The Grow the Grove project is what's right with Tampa Bay.
Bay Area musicians make inspiring melodies for kids
A Bay Area music group called Beyond Chaotic is making a good impression on the music scene, walking in the footsteps of the Jonas Brothers and other kid bands.
New Port Richey seniors help the homeless stay warm during winter
At the Tall Pine Clubhouse in New Port Richey, senior citizens are giving back by putting together plastic mats for the homeless.
Family accepts degree for single mother, Army vet who died of COVID-19 before graduating college
Graduation day at St. Petersburg College is bittersweet for the family of Ana Ponce De Leon. The single mother and Army veteran died from COVID-19 before walking across the stage.