Cancer survivor shares special bond with Strawberry Festival’s Rock-It the Robot
Varnum’s job is to guide Rock-It, a giant, high-tech body puppet on wheels, through the large festival crowds.
Son uses mom's red velvet recipe to raise money for cancer treatments
Sweet things are happening in Anthony Lewis' kitchen. The Brandon man was inspired to start baking while his mother was battling cancer.
Strawberry Crest cheer team wins school's first national championship
The varsity cheer squad at Strawberry Crest High School has a lot to celebrate. The team just won the school's first cheerleading national championship.
Sarasota senior uses love and kindness to enhance the lives of infants
Joanna Tsoukos has been comforting babies at the Families First Institute in Sarasota for more than 20 years.
Gardening teaches students more than how to grow plants
Students at Muller Elementary School in Tampa are gaining a green thumb. They are learning how to grow their own hydroponic garden.
Woman-owned and operated company in Brooksville is a titan in raw metal distribution
Through ambition and hard work, Barbara Manzi broke the glass ceiling in the industry of distributing raw metals. In honor of African American Heritage, this trailblazer is what's right with Tampa Bay.
Crossing Guard of the Year hails from Riverview Elementary School
Ellen Cipriani has been a crossing guard for nine years and was recently selected from more than 100 nominations as Florida School Crossing Guard of the Year.
St. Petersburg artist selected to promote U.S. cultural diplomacy in San Salvador
Yael Kelly was recently selected to show off her art at the U.S. Embassy in San Salvador as part of the Art in Embassies program, an initiative that uses art as a way to communicate between cultures.
Bing Rooming House kept African American influence alive in Plant City
In the days of segregation, African Americans were not allowed to stay downtown, so they took rooms at a boarding house in Plant City.
Gowns for Girls provides free prom dresses for students facing financial hardship
It’s prom season and teenage girls are searching for the perfect dress, which can be a pretty penny, especially if money is tight.
Breast cancer survivor provides comfort to patients undergoing treatment
Anne Coletti will never forget the moment doctor’s diagnosed her with stage three breast cancer.
Love and support gets kids off to a good start in Sarasota
A good early education is important for children brain development. A Sarasota childcare center is doing just that, making them What's Right with Tampa Bay.
Breaking barriers, helping people with art
In honor of African-American Heritage, we highlight an artist who is a rising star in the Bay Area. Her distinctive and thought-provoking artwork is What's Right with Tampa Bay.
Community Food Pantry offers hand up for those in need
The Community Food Pantry started out as a few items of food on a shelf in a pastor’s office at Village Presbyterian Church in 2008 and has grown into a program that feeds nearly 50,000 people a year.
Organization offers help to more than 300,000 in Bay Area suffering eating disorders
It's a struggle many don't want to talk about and it can be deadly.
Gardening helps Johns Hopkins All Children's patients heal
Physical Therapist Assistant Nick Hamilton and patient Kelly Mccann are doing therapy in the garden at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Pete.
Professional black theater company develops minority talent
With a dream and a mission, the founder of Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe is changing the artistic landscape of Sarasota.
Clearwater program gives opportunities to adults with disabilities
Class is in session for a group of adults in Clearwater who are learning about the census.
Non-profit gives food baskets to kids of struggling families
A small act of kindness is helping struggling families get back on their feet.
Lift University helps young adults with disabilities become more independent
Students at Lift University teach young adults with learning disabilities life skills so that they can become independent.