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A leadership scholarship in Sarasota continues to open doors for high-achieving college students while honoring a beloved philanthropist's vision. The program pairs financial support with real-world mentorship from community leaders.
Legendary sports broadcaster Dick Vitale's 21st annual gala brought together basketball coaches, cancer survivors, and Katie Couric to raise millions for pediatric cancer research. The star-studded event at The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota celebrated young cancer warriors while funding life-saving research through the V Foundation.
A Florida cancer center is using ultrasound to destroy inoperable liver tumors without surgery, cuts, or the harsh side effects of traditional treatments. The breakthrough technology uses sound waves to turn cancer into harmless liquid the body naturally clears away.
Thousands of Florida families will gather at North Jetty Park on June 6 for a free celebration combining beach cleanups, ocean education, and community fun. The third annual World Ocean Day event aims to inspire everyday people to protect the Gulf Coast's marine ecosystems.
A Florida hospital is enrolling patients in a groundbreaking international study that could dramatically improve survival rates for advanced skin cancer. The trial tests whether immunotherapy before surgery can stop one of America's most common cancers from coming back.
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Jane Lovisa secretly ditched her original wedding dress to walk down the aisle in her mother-in-law's 1995 gown. The 225 wedding guests and Caroline Lovisa had no idea the beautiful surprise was coming.
A Florida organization just raised $100,000 in a single event to send deserving students to college. Since 2000, they've helped 333 students achieve their dreams with over $700,000 in scholarships.
Ginette Hersh survived the Holocaust as a hidden child in France and now travels to schools across Florida to ensure students learn the truth of history. At 98, she's living proof that bearing witness can inspire the next generation.
Doctors gave Anthony Razzano zero chance of survival after flames engulfed 87% of his body at age 12. Today, he's thriving in Lakewood Ranch, proving impossible recoveries happen every day.
Braden River High School's girls weightlifting team just made history, claiming their first-ever state championship. The squad of seniors started together as freshmen, turning four years of hard work into their school's newest trophy.
When a sailboat lost power in towering waves off Florida's Gulf Coast, rescue teams executed a daring jet ski transfer to bring a stranded sailor home safely. Everyone made it back without a scratch.
A Bradenton car dealership foundation just donated $1 million to build a community center that will serve 700 people with disabilities daily and double as a hurricane shelter. The space will offer career training, life skills classes, and a safe haven during emergencies.
A Bradenton auto dealership foundation just donated $1 million to help build a community center where 700 people with disabilities can learn job skills, make friends, and stay safe during hurricanes. The new 8,800-square-foot facility will transform how The Haven serves its community.
After an ankle injury nearly derailed his lifelong dream, Australian midfielder Aiden O'Neill has declared himself fully fit and ready for his first World Cup. The 27-year-old will finally step onto soccer's biggest stage when the Socceroos face Türkiye on June 14.
Pop superstar Taylor Swift donated $5 million to help communities rebuild after hurricanes Helene and Milton devastated Florida in 2024. Nine food banks across the state received support to provide meals, clean water, and supplies to those who lost everything.
A trained otter in Florida is solving underwater search cases that stumped investigators for decades. Splash can hold his breath for five minutes and uses his whiskers to sniff out evidence beneath the surface.
The Baltimore Orioles might be the biggest baseball team ever assembled, and their players are having fun imagining who'd play what position in football. Turns out their star catcher has legitimate gridiron credentials that include a jaw-dropping tackle.
The Orioles' new slugger is already winning hearts in Baltimore, coining a rallying cry that honors the team's championship past while energizing fans for the future. Pete Alonso's enthusiasm is infectious, and his teammates are all in.
A new report reveals that public parks deliver triple the economic benefit for every dollar cities spend on them. Even better, 88% of Americans visited a park last year, making green spaces one of the few things we can all agree on.
New research reveals that parks deliver triple the economic value of their cost while making communities healthier and happier. In a rare moment of unity, 88% of Americans visited a park last year, with supporters from all political backgrounds calling them critical infrastructure.
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