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After nearly two decades of effort, Hillsborough County commissioners approved a $2.3 billion stadium deal for the Tampa Bay Rays, securing the team's future in the region. The emotional 5-2 vote came one day after Tampa city officials blessed the project.
Rob Higgins, who spent two decades bringing major sporting events to Tampa Bay, received $100,000 to support five local organizations. The Tampa Bay Lightning's Community Hero program has now donated over $35 million to Tampa Bay nonprofits since 2011.
Four everyday heroes just received $50,000 each from the Tampa Bay Lightning to support local nonprofits making a difference. Since 2011, the program has now granted over $35 million to 721 organizations across the Tampa Bay area.
Five everyday heroes just received $300,000 in grants to support causes transforming Tampa Bay. The Lightning Foundation honored them in February, bringing its 15-year giving total to $35.57 million.
The Tampa Bay Lightning is now accepting nominations for everyday heroes making their community better. One nonprofit will win $50,000 to continue their life-changing work.
The Tampa Bay Lightning honored eight community champions with $50,000 grants each this spring, bringing their total community giving to over $36 million since 2011. Among the heroes: a wrongfully convicted man now helping others, a Paralympic gold medalist, and an NFL star giving back.
Five Tampa Bay organizations are calling for volunteers, donations, and support this July and August. From helping families battling pediatric cancer to giving shelter pets a better day, there's a way for everyone to make a difference.
Tampa Bay communities are rallying together to stop the region's biggest dengue fever outbreak in a century, and mosquito control teams say the public's help is making all the difference. No deaths have been reported, and local heroes are working overtime to protect their neighbors.
Eight Tampa Bay community champions each received $50,000 to give to their favorite local charities, thanks to the Lightning's Community Hero program. Since 2011, the initiative has now donated nearly $36 million to 730 nonprofits across the region.
The Tampa Bay Latin Chamber is helping small business owners access free consulting, grants up to $15,000, and the mental tools needed to succeed. In three years, they've connected nearly 1,000 entrepreneurs with resources that are transforming the local economy.
A major business solutions center is opening in the Tampa Bay area, creating 180 new career opportunities for local residents. Philip Morris International is investing in Florida's growing workforce with this strategic expansion.
St. Petersburg College just proved community colleges are economic powerhouses, generating $3.5 billion for Tampa Bay and supporting one in every 60 jobs in the region. The numbers show what happens when students learn job-ready skills that match what local employers actually need.
Five Tampa Bay nonprofits are calling for community volunteers this April, from lake cleanups to helping kids get school clothes. The opportunities show how small acts of service create big ripples across the region.
When gas prices hit $4.27 per gallon in Tampa Bay, drivers like Valerie Didonato discovered electric vehicles could save them hundreds monthly. Even without federal tax credits, the math is finally making sense for everyday commuters.
The Tampa Bay Rays are sending $100,000 to help earthquake survivors in Venezuela through World Central Kitchen. The team is also inviting fans to join the relief effort during their current homestand.
Five Tampa Bay organizations are calling for volunteers to help with everything from youth fitness mentoring to food rescue programs. Whether you have a few hours a month or flexible time to give, there's an opportunity waiting.
From marine conservation to helping foster teens, Tampa Bay organizations are calling for volunteers to make a difference this June. These five opportunities let you give back in ways that match your schedule and interests.
Tampa Bay residents have five new chances this September to make a real difference, from helping kids with autism catch their first waves to delivering meals to homebound seniors. These opportunities require no special skills, just a willingness to show up.
Tampa Bay Rays All-Star Shane McClanahan is back on the mound after two years of injuries tested him in ways he never imagined. The 28-year-old pitcher lost feeling in his fingers and couldn't move them for weeks, but he's finally ready to play ball again.
The Tampa Bay Rays were projected to finish last in their division this season, but they've roared to a 27-13 record and the best performance in the American League. Their secret weapon? What pitcher Shane McClanahan calls "the power of friendship."
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