For many young people, thinking about the future can be stressful, especially if they have grown up in poverty or with uneducated parents. A surprising number of children and adolescents are unaware of the career opportunities available to them. Think Big for Kids is changing that, on a national scale. Its impact begins in middle … Read more
Jesuit High School has announced a $1.7 million donation to fund a major stained-glass installation inside the school’s Chapel of the Holy Cross. The gift, made by longtime benefactor Ray Hyer, will support the addition of sacred imagery depicting the crucifixion and resurrection. The stained-glass windows were designed by American artist Kurt Wenner and will … Read more
The 2025 Heroes Ball raised a record $2.6 million for St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital Foundation, drawing nearly 900 attendees to the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street. Funds raised will expand the hospital’s Nurse Navigator Program, which provides families with specialized nurses who help coordinate complex care and offer personalized clinical and emotional support. The program … Read more
The second-largest planetarium in the United States is now open at Tampa’s Museum of Science & Industry. Daily space and science shows are now included in general admission. MOSI’s new Digital Dome Theatre—an 82-foot-wide, 330-seat venue—replaces the museum’s previous 46-seat planetarium, featuring a 10,000-square-foot NanoSeam screen and an 8K projection system. Each show begins with … Read more
Girls Inc. of Pinellas will host its annual #FuelHerFire Gala on Saturday, April 26, at The Fort Harrison, in Clearwater. The organization aims to raise $300,000 to fund summer camp scholarships and expand transportation services to four additional middle schools. The event will feature student speakers and a showcase of fathers sharing their daughters’ Girls … Read more
United Way Suncoast has received a $1 million grant from the PNC Foundation to support its United We Learn initiative, aimed at improving kindergarten readiness in the Tampa Bay area. The funding will benefit children and families in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Manatee and Sarasota counties by expanding access to high-quality early learning and addressing achievement gaps … Read more
The University of South Florida has received a $2.5 million donation from Pete and Cynthia Zinober, marking the largest gift in the history of its College of Design, Art and Performance. The donation will support arts programs and rename the School of Music’s concert venue as the Peter and Cynthia Zinober Concert Hall. The 450-seat … Read more
St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital Foundation has named Ronald and Joyce Wanek as recipients of its 2025 Community Hero Award. The couple will be honored at the annual Heroes Ball, on April 5, at the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street. The Waneks are being recognized for their contributions to children’s health care, education and community initiatives. … Read more
Tampa Bay Rays player Brandon Lowe has chosen the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay as his charity partner in the Baker & Emily Mayfield Foundation’s Giving Bowl, a fundraising initiative that highlights local athletes and their selected nonprofits. Lowe is one of five Tampa Bay athletes participating in the bracket-style competition, which raises awareness and … Read more
The University of South Florida has received a record-setting $40 million donation to establish the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing, the first named college in the United States dedicated to AI and cybersecurity. The gift from Arnie and Lauren Bellini is the largest in USF’s history and aims to strengthen workforce development, … Read more
