To protect the health and safety of community members and staff, University Area CDC facilities and properties will be closed through August 9. This includes the University Area Community Center Complex, Computer Lab, Mort Park and Harvest Hope Park. All programming, including Dreamcatchers summer camps, has been suspended through thisContinue Reading

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UPDATE: NEWS TALK with BRANDON & BOB features a discussion of life after disbanding and/or defunding the police. What will life look like in these big cities? What is the replacement plan going forward? How will these areas be policed? Check out the clip below. Who are you goin’ call?Continue Reading

There are jokes in conservative circles the President Trump’s opponents will unwittingly oppose anything that he says or supports. Trump triggered the Democrats when he mentioned using force to reclaim CHAZ, Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone, the six-block region seized by protesters in Seattle, Washington. “Take back your city NOW. IfContinue Reading

Seattle protesters have taken over a a six-block autonomous zone made up of armed citizen patrols, called the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone (CHAZ) with wooden barricades and armed checkpoints meant to keep out uniformed police officers. Above the precinct reads: “THIS SPACE IS NOW PROPERTY OF THE SEATTLE PEOPLE.” AContinue Reading

As donations wane during the Chinese coronavirus outbreak, the Ronald McDonald House has found a new and exciting backer to help them survive. “Our biggest challenge with COVID is the fact that our families are not able to get meals like they normally would,” said Joe Citro, Director of DevelopmentContinue Reading

County Administrator Mike Merrill issued a new Administrator Order Updating COVID-19 Limitations for Establishments & Gatherings this evening. The new order provides for the County to comply with the Executive Orders issued by the Governor of the State of Florida, which includes Executive Order 20-68 issued earlier today. Hillsborough County’s Administrator Order also seeksContinue Reading

Terry Fator, winner of season two of America’s Got Talent and headliner at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas for the past 10 years, introduces his “VOICE of Entertainment” tour to the Duke Energy Center for the Arts – Mahaffey theater on November 7th at 7:30pm. Tickets range from $49.50-$79.50 and canContinue Reading

Children in grades three through seven will get the chance to play street hockey with Tampa Bay Lightning hockey players at the University Area Community Development Corporation (University Area CDC)’s free Tampa Bay Lightning Street Hockey Clinic on Thursday, Nov. 10 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Children will participate in street hockeyContinue Reading

The Patel Conservatory at the Straz Center is offering enriching music classes for children as young as newborn. Music Together – In partnership with Allisongs for Tots, the Patel Conservatory offers Music Together, for newborns through five year-olds. This internationally recognized music and movement program is for children and theirContinue Reading

The University Area Community Development Corporation (University Area CDC) invites children ages nine to 14 to participate in an eight-week basketball league, beginning Thursday, Oct. 17. Registration will be held October 3-14 by calling 813.558.5212 or stopping by the University Area CDC Community Center, where practices and games will takeContinue Reading

The University Area Community Development Corporation (CDC) has been awarded a $423,000 community development block grant from Hillsborough County. An additional $90,000 was raised Friday, Sept. 23 at the University Area CDC’s fifth annual gala. Funds from the grant and the gala will go toward the creation of a sevenContinue Reading