ARCADIA, FL – After more than a year of being closed to in-person assistance, Goodwill Manasota’s Arcadia Job Connection office has returned to in-person services. The Arcadia Job Connection office (1701 E. Oak St., #B) reopened to the public on May 17. Goodwill closed all of its Job Connection offices as per the Governor’s orders during the statewide, 30-day stay-at-home … [Read more...] about Goodwill reopens Job Connection office in Arcadia
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Gulfport Gets Ready for Inaugural PRIDE Event
Gulfport, FL: Gulfport, FL will host its inaugural Pride event on May 29, from 4-9 PM to benefit the award-winning LGBTQ Resource Center of the Gulfport Public Library. The LGBTQ Resource Center is committed to promoting awareness of the diversity of experiences, contributions and needs of people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or … [Read more...] about Gulfport Gets Ready for Inaugural PRIDE Event
2021 Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce Tourism Person of the Year
St. Pete Beach, FL - The Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce celebrated National Travel & Tourism week earlier this month at it’s Annual Tourism Luncheon. On Wednesday, May 5th the Chamber announced The Renfrow Family as the 2021 Tourism Person of the Year! Honoring the family who has owned a staple of St. Pete Beach, Alden Suites, for over 50 years! The Renfrow … [Read more...] about 2021 Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce Tourism Person of the Year
Soul Sensations & Friends support WBTT with special event
SARASOTA, FL – In mid-June, The Soul Sensations & Friends return to Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (1012 N. Orange Ave., Sarasota) to perform on the popular outdoor concert stage, in support of WBTT and the important role it plays in the local community. Like 2019’s “Black or White: Makes My Music Right” and previous concerts produced by Dr. Randall Morgan to benefit WBTT, … [Read more...] about Soul Sensations & Friends support WBTT with special event
Tallahassee and Tampa: What Does the 2021 Session Mean for Us?
TAMPA—The Tampa Tiger Bay Club will host a luncheon discussion on Friday, May 21 on the local impact of the 2021 Florida Legislature. The regular session drew national attention with legislation banning transgender girls’ participation in sports, increased voting restrictions and a so-called anti-riot bill. And it’s not over: the Tiger Bay forum comes the same … [Read more...] about Tallahassee and Tampa: What Does the 2021 Session Mean for Us?