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Del Couch gives aspiring musicians the tools they need
[ad_1] PALMETTO, Fla. — Through his Del Couch Music Education Foundation, a Manatee County man is helping young people pursue their goal of being musicians,…
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Sarah Branyan helps fellow veterans with her personal story of recovery
[ad_1] ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A Bay Area veteran is using the personal trauma she suffered and her resulting downward spiral to help other vets…
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Melissa Ley and FUELS help Pinellas County teachers and students
[ad_1] ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A former Pinellas County teacher is still doing a lot to support students and teachers — in fact, Melissa Ley…
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Cynthia Henderson starts Citrus County group for female veterans
[ad_1] CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. — A Citrus County woman started a group for other female veterans like herself. She also spearheaded an effort to get…
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Elisha Belden promotes arts for children and young people in Citrus County
[ad_1] CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. — A Citrus County woman is making sure kids and teens in her community get a chance to experience the arts.…
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Ms. Wheelchair Florida and her mom inspire children with their books
[ad_1] TAMPA, Fla. — The reigning Ms. Wheelchair Florida and her mother are taking a message of joy and hope to kids through their books and…
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Steve Githens gives dictionaries to third-grade students in Polk County
[ad_1] BARTOW, Fla. — The former mayor of Bartow loves passing on his passion for the power of words. Steve Githens has been delivering thousands…
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William Dunn takes kids fishing and gives them gear for Christmas
[ad_1] POLK COUNTY, Fla. — Polk County resident William Dunn is dedicated to helping kids get a chance to go fishing. It’s something he does…
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Wesley Chapel deli owners have a heart for helping people in need
[ad_1] WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. — The owners of an Italian deli in Wesley Chapel have a real heart for helping people in need. What…
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Tracey Stephens helps kids learn to read with her big dog Teddy
[ad_1] POLK COUNTY, Fla. — A Polk County woman is helping some little students learn how to read. Tracey Stephens is doing it with the…
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Lu Sells starts No Limits Social Club for special needs adults
[ad_1] LAKELAND, Fla. — A Lakeland woman saw a need and decided to do something about it. Lu Sells saw the need for special needs…
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Marc Rimes appears as the ‘Hulk’ to support children
[ad_1] POLK COUNTY, Fla. — A Polk County man is devoting a lot of his time to appearing as “The Incredible Hulk” at local events.…
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Paul Mazzapica brings joy to assisted living center residents through karaoke
[ad_1] TAMPA, Fla. — A Pinellas County man has made it his mission to lead a group of church volunteers to be a blessing to…
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Angela Davis leads Polk County Toys for Tots with focus and a big heart
[ad_1] POLK COUNTY, Fla. — Polk County’s Toys for Tots director is spending up to 70 hours a week this time of the year to…
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Carole Adamczyk leads the MacDill Puppy Raisers group
[ad_1] TAMPA, Fla. — A Hillsborough County woman is involved in a several great causes including raising and training service dogs. Carole Adamczyk is the…
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Nurse Karla Pedersen recognized for her volunteer work
[ad_1] PALM HARBOR, Fla. — A Pinellas County nurse’s sense of compassion makes her great at her job at HCA Florida Northside Hospital. It’s also…
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Julie Taylor loves to serve others in her hometown of Mulberry
[ad_1] MULBERRY, Fla. — A Mulberry woman has become a beloved figure in her city. Julie Taylor is involved in many good causes in Mulberry.…
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13-year-old Chloe Walker has a passion for volunteer work
[ad_1] POLK COUNTY, Fla. — A Polk County middle school student is serving her community in more than one way. Thirteen-year-old Chloe Walker volunteers…
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Foster parents Aaron and Jolene Slavik adopt five children
[ad_1] PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — A Pasco County couple has adopted five children over the past three years. Jolene and Aaron Slavik adopted the children…
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Horace West leads Haines City youth football programs for decades
[ad_1] HAINES CITY, Fla. — Youth league football is a big deal in the Polk County community of Haines City. There is one name that…