Hillsborough County was named a national finalist for the 2022 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management.
Esports might not qualify as exercise, but it certainly encourages teamwork and socialization in youngsters.
A pilot program launched by AdventHealth is giving girls in the Carrollwood area hands-on experience preparing fresh, healthy foods.
All Hillsborough County playgrounds, splash pads, outdoor fitness equipment and skate parks have reopened.
During pandemic, Caregiver's Helping Hand Inc. provides drive-through baby shower for expectant mothers on public assistance.
Learning Express Toys of Citrus Park has launched services to help arm parents with the tools that they need to keep their children engaged.
Summer spending doesn't have to break the bank! Here are a few ways to cut back while still having some big fun all year.
If you're pregnant, don't stress— a new book explains just what to do while making your baby, from healthy diets to the checklist you need.
It's common to feel suffocated by all of our material objects. Luckily, there are some ways to simplify our lives as parents and people.
Every parent wants to crack the code on their picky eaters — without having to force-feed them. Here are some techniques that will help.
Planning a getaway with a toddler? It might not be as sunny as you hoped, if you're not prepared. Here are some tips to remember!
A recent book suggests that over-parenting your child could be doing more harm than good — but how do you know when you're guilty of it?
After operating successful local drama program in Tampa Bay for over three years, Faith Clark, Drama Kids of Hillsborough County Wins Award.
Carrollwood Village Celebrates Park's Progress
You've heard of the helicopter parent, but there’s a new term sweeping the playgrounds. Are you guilty of it?
With a little creative thinking, courage, and planning, you can find a modern-day workflow that actually works for you and your family.
Hillsborough County has adaptive summer programs for children, teens, and young adults with varied physical and mental disabilities.
Fourth annual KIDSPEAK competition at Carrollwood Players is seeking original one acts from students, 3rd to 7th grade.
Registration is open for CAMP IDS 2017 at Corbett Prep! Summer camp sessions for STEM, arts, sports and more!
Join us for a fun farm tour and learn about your local Organic Farm!
A local Walmart and a deputy teamed up to get the girl back on the road.
He and his bride won the package from a Tampa Bay area farm.
He took a few moments out to hang with a group of kids who watched him perform a recent traffic stop.
This Halloween Dr. Randall A.Diez, Tampa Dentist, has teamed up with Support our Troops to “treat” the men and women who serve our countr
Current of Tampa Bay will sponsor its first Sulphur Springs Hope for Homes Project during the weekend of Oct. 10 - 12.
The viral stunt has been paying off for the state’s chapter of the ALS Association.
The movie, in stores July 22, is about a real-life boy who says he went to Heaven and met Jesus during surgery. We spoke with the family behind the film about how it can help start a discussion in your town.
Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.
A New York woman is so good at bargain shopping that she's used her skills to donate groceries and other goods to charity. Learn how you can follow her lead locally.
As a part of our "Everyday Inspirations" series, we look at how children across the country are making big impacts locally.
After losing three people close to her in eight months, Edie Elkan picked up a harp for the first time in 28 years. Now she runs a program training others to play the instrument for patients in hospitals.
Patch wants to share stories about people who work every day to change others' lives for the better.
Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?
Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.
Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.
Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.
It's not on the menu, but customers can give baristas a special recipe that will produce a drink similar to the beverage enjoyed by the fictional witches and wizards from the Harry Potter books.
We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.
A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.
The event is on Saturday, Aug. 31.
Been a busy week? Carrollwood-Northdale Patch is here to help you catch up!
The Northwest Hillsborough County nonprofit recently welcomed 11 new children during the course of a single week.
Jaden Velasquez, 4, will spend time with Congressional leaders during his trip to Washington, D.C. The trip’s purpose is to raise awareness about the need for more coordinated pediatric care in specialty cases like Jaden’s.