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IDEA College Signing Day Events Announced for April & May 2026
This upcoming April and May, over 3,000 IDEA seniors across 5 regions will be participating in our annual College Signing Day events! With their families, friends, and loved ones, every year our graduating seniors take center stage and announce where they will be attending college for the upcoming fall semester. Joining this year’s festivities, our Tarrant County region will be celebrating their first graduating classes both in IDEA Rise and IDEA Achieve. Four campuses in our other regions will be celebrating their first senior classes (IDEA Burke, IDEA Mesa Hills, IDEA Parmer Park, IDEA Pflugerville). Additionally, two seniors from IDEA Horizon Vista in El Paso will be graduating early! College Signing Day Events: Days and Times April 2, 2026: Austin, TX at the Palmer Events Center 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM CT: (IDEA Bluff Springs, IDEA Health Professions, IDEA Kyle, and IDEA Montopolis) 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM CT: (IDEA Parmer Park, IDEA Pflugerville, and IDEA Rundberg) April 23, 2026: San Antonio, TX at the Freeman Coliseum Expo Hall B 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM CT: (IDEA Brackenridge, IDEA Burke, IDEA Carver, IDEA Mays, IDEA Harvey E. Najim, and IDEA South Flores) 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM CT: (IDEA Eastside, IDEA Ewing Halsell, IDEA Ingram Hills, IDEA Judson, IDEA Monterrey Park, and IDEA Walzem) April 30, 2026: Tarrant County, TX at the Will Rodgers Memorial Center 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM CT: (IDEA Achieve and IDEA Rise) May 12, 2026: El Paso, TX at the El Paso Convention Center 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM MT: (IDEA Edgemere, IDEA Mesa Hills, IDEA Rio Vista, and IDEA Horizon Vista) May 20-22, 2026: Rio Grande Valley, TX at the McAllen Convention Center 5/20: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM CT: (IDEA McAllen, IDEA Los Encinos, IDEA Mission, and IDEA Weslaco) 5/21: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM CT: (IDEA Frontier, IDEA Rio Grande City, IDEA Sports Park, and IDEA Robindale) 5/21 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM CT: (IDEA Pharr, IDEA Owassa, IDEA San Juan, IDEA North Mission, and IDEA Weslaco Pike) 5/22 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM CT: (IDEA Brownsville, IDEA Elsa, IDEA Edinburg, IDEA Riverview, and IDEA Tres Lagos) 5/22: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM CT: (IDEA Donna, IDEA Alamo, IDEA Toros, IDEA Quest, and IDEA San Benito) Check out our 2026 CSD Trailer! https://ideapublicschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/csd_2026_trailer-720p.mp4 We look forward to celebrating our graduating class of 2026! For more information regarding this years’ CSD events, visit our landing page here. The post IDEA’s 2026 College Signing Day Events are HERE! appeared first on IDEA Public Schools.
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IDEA College Signing Day Events Announced for April & May 2026
This upcoming April and May, over 3,000 IDEA seniors across 5 regions will be participating in our annual College Signing Day events! With their families, friends, and loved ones, every year our graduating seniors take center stage and announce where they will be attending college for the upcoming fall semester. Joining this year’s festivities, our Tarrant County region will be celebrating their first graduating classes both in IDEA Rise and IDEA Achieve. Four campuses in our other regions will be celebrating their first senior classes (IDEA Burke, IDEA Mesa Hills, IDEA Parmer Park, IDEA Pflugerville). Additionally, two seniors from IDEA Horizon Vista in El Paso will be graduating early! College Signing Day Events: Days and Times April 2, 2026: Austin, TX at the Palmer Events Center 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM CT: (IDEA Bluff Springs, IDEA Health Professions, IDEA Kyle, and IDEA Montopolis) 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM CT: (IDEA Parmer Park, IDEA Pflugerville, and IDEA Rundberg) April 23, 2026: San Antonio, TX at the Freeman Coliseum Expo Hall B 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM CT: (IDEA Brackenridge, IDEA Burke, IDEA Carver, IDEA Mays, IDEA Harvey E. Najim, and IDEA South Flores) 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM CT: (IDEA Eastside, IDEA Ewing Halsell, IDEA Ingram Hills, IDEA Judson, IDEA Monterrey Park, and IDEA Walzem) April 30, 2026: Tarrant County, TX at the Will Rodgers Memorial Center 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM CT: (IDEA Achieve and IDEA Rise) May 12, 2026: El Paso, TX at the El Paso Convention Center 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM MT: (IDEA Edgemere, IDEA Mesa Hills, IDEA Rio Vista, and IDEA Horizon Vista) May 20-22, 2026: Rio Grande Valley, TX at the McAllen Convention Center 5/20: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM CT: (IDEA McAllen, IDEA Los Encinos, IDEA Mission, and IDEA Weslaco) 5/21: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM CT: (IDEA Frontier, IDEA Rio Grande City, IDEA Sports Park, and IDEA Robindale) 5/21 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM CT: (IDEA Pharr, IDEA Owassa, IDEA San Juan, IDEA North Mission, and IDEA Weslaco Pike) 5/22 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM CT: (IDEA Brownsville, IDEA Elsa, IDEA Edinburg, IDEA Riverview, and IDEA Tres Lagos) 5/22: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM CT: (IDEA Donna, IDEA Alamo, IDEA Toros, IDEA Quest, and IDEA San Benito) Check out our 2026 CSD Trailer! https://ideapublicschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/csd_2026_trailer-720p.mp4 We look forward to celebrating our graduating class of 2026! For more information regarding this years’ CSD events, visit our landing page here. The post IDEA’s 2026 College Signing Day Events are HERE! appeared first on IDEA Public Schools.
South Tampa Park & Playground Ribbon Cutting
Ribbon Cutting For South Tampa's Freshest Park and Playground Robert L. Tue, 04/07/2026 - 08:11 am Ribbon Cutting For South Tampa's Freshest Park and Playground The City of Tampa is cutting the ribbon today on a beautiful, new South Tampa park and playground.The space, formally South Dundee Park, but called Butterfly Glade Park by the neighbors, covers about half an acre. It includes multiple play structures: a pendulum swing, a climbing net, a balance log, and balance posts."We built a brand new park from nothing," Mayor Jane Castor said. "And it was a great collaboration between Parks & Recreation, the Green Team, Mobility, the Sunset Park Area Homeowners Association, and a devoted father, Christian Brown."Parks & Recreation has spent nearly $700,000 here. Brown donated $200,000 to this project, which includes a butterfly garden and artwork by his daughter, Brooke, who passed away at age 18 in 2017.Brooke, who attended Plant High School and is pictured below, aspired to be a nurse. She enjoyed working out, outdoor music festivals, and creating art. She illustrated a children's book titled "Apes, Bears, Cats.""We want to thank Hillsborough County, for giving approval to our Mobility Department to handle the safety work on West Shore Boulevard, which is a County road," Parks & Recreation Director Ted Fowler said. "And Parks & Recreation staffers and the Green Team did much of the planting, preparation, and ecosystem improvements themselves, to save time and money."The new park is located at 2703 S Westshore Boulevard. Posted 04/07/2026 News General News Mayor Office News Parks and Recreation
Hillsborough County Public Schools: Stay Connected!
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Robert Half Staffing Agency Job Openings in Tampa, FL
Find jobs at Robert Half in Tampa, FL Robert Half is a leading staffing agency with locations across the U.S. and abroad. Browse jobs or get matched to a recruiter today!
BayCare Westchase Outpatient Center Announces Visitation Guidelines
Visitation Guidelines While guidelines may vary by patient care setting, we remain committed to providing safe care for our patients, visitors and team members. Please contact the specific BayCare location you plan to visit to confirm specific guidelines. For the safety of our patients and team members, please consider the following guidelines prior to visiting a BayCare facility: If you are not feeling well, please postpone your visit. Visitors should be 12 years of age or older. Follow all instructions from your care team. Visitation may be limited based on the patient’s condition or care being provided. Please comply with any personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines while in the facility. Thank you for your cooperation.
Erwin Technical College Provides Title IX Resources
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BayCare Outpatient Center in Westchase Offers Top Heart and Vascular Services
Find Top-Ranked Heart and Vascular Services At BayCare, we provide comprehensive heart and vascular services. Our team of experts is dedicated to providing you with the highest quality care.
Life Builders Class Starting Soon at Grace Family Church Ybor
Life Builders is a class designed to equip you to live life well and to lead others. This class focuses on personal transformation, developing healthy habits, and finding freedom in different areas of your life. Our next Life Builders class starts February 4th at 9:00 AM.
Event Florist in Tampa Creates Stunning Floral Designs for Parties
Transform your Tampa parties into extraordinary celebrations with our custom floral designs. We cater to birthdays, anniversaries, and special occasions, creating unforgettable atmospheres. Let our expert florists bring your vision to life and make your event truly spectacular.
Humana Florida Healthy Horizons Announces Preferred Drug List Updates
Several changes have been made to the Humana Florida Healthy Horizons Preferred Drug List (PDL), effective April 1, 2024. These include prior authorization, quantity limits, and step therapy changes. Please review the PDL to view the changes.
Humana Announces Pharmacy Prior Authorization Updates Effective July 1st
Effective July 1, 2024, Humana Medical Plan, Inc. will implement quantity limits for the medications hyoscyamine, butalbital, and carisoprodol. Providers needing an override will need to complete a prior authorization submission.
Tampa's Event Florist Offers Floral Designs for Galas and Special Occasions
From galas to social events, we enhance every occasion with breathtaking floral designs. Our Tampa team specializes in creating custom arrangements that elevate the ambiance and leave a lasting impression. Let us transform your special events into unforgettable moments.
Affordable Dentures & Implants Offers Variety of Services in Avon Park
Our Services At Affordable Dentures & Implants, we offer a variety of denture and implant services to fit your needs. From complete and partial dentures to single tooth implants, we have cost-effective options to give you a confident smile. Here are some of the services we offer: Dentures Complete Dentures Partial Dentures Denture Adjustments Denture Relines Implants Single Tooth Implants Additional Services Extractions
Taco Bell Open in Cypress, TX
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Learn Florida-Friendly Landscaping at Saunders Library
Gardening Workshops Adults. Registration required. Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Learn about the nine principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ and how you can apply them in your yard. Wednesdays, June 5, July 3, August 7, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Vegetable Gardening Growing your own vegetables can be a rewarding experience. Learn best practices from UF/IFAS Extension. Wednesday, June 12, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Pollinator-Friendly Gardening Discover how to create a pollinator-friendly garden that provides essential habitat and food sources for bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. Wednesday, July 10, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
HCC to Host 9/11 Remembrance Events on Friday
September 5, 2023 Hillsborough Community College (HCC) will host a series of events on Friday, September 8, 2023, to commemorate the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The events are designed to provide opportunities for reflection, remembrance, and service. Brandon Campus Time: 8:45 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Location: Flag Pole Description: A remembrance ceremony will be held at the flagpole. The ceremony will include a moment of silence, the Pledge of Allegiance, and remarks from HCC leadership. Dale Mabry Campus Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Location: Student Services Auditorium, DALE 114 Description: There will be a showing of "No Day Shall Erase You." The film is a student-led documentary which shares the personal reflections of those in the Tampa Bay Community on the 9/11 attacks and how the tragedy impacted their lives. South Shore Campus Time: 10:00 a.m. Location: SSC Lobby Description: A remembrance ceremony will be held in the lobby. The ceremony will include a moment of silence and remarks from HCC leadership. Ybor City Campus Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Location: Performing Arts Building, YBOR 109 Description: There will be a showing of "No Day Shall Erase You." The film is a student-led documentary which shares the personal reflections of those in the Tampa Bay Community on the 9/11 attacks and how the tragedy impacted their lives. The events are free and open to the public. For more information, please contact the HCC Public Relations Office at 813.253.7072.
Sensory Friendly Screening of Despicable Me 4 at Silverspot Cinema
Sensory Friendly Screening: Despicable Me 4 Saturday, July 6th - 11:00 AM
Hillsborough Schools to Celebrate School Lunch Hero Day
Celebrate School Lunch Hero Day on May 3 School Lunch Hero Day is May 3! Join HCPS as we celebrate the incredible individuals who make sure our students get the nutritious meals they need to succeed. Thank you to all our School Nutrition Services staff for your hard work and dedication!
South Tampa Park & Playground Ribbon Cutting
"Ribbon Cutting For South Tampa's Freshest Park and Playground Robert L. Tue, 04/07/2026 - 08:11 am Ribbon Cutting For South Tampa's Freshest Park and Playground The City of Tampa is cutting the ribbon today on a beautiful, new South Tampa park and playground.The space, formally South Dundee Park, but called Butterfly Glade Park by the neighbors, covers about half an acre. It includes multiple play structures: a pendulum swing, a climbing net, a balance log, and balance posts."We built a brand new park from nothing," Mayor Jane Castor said. "And it was a great collaboration between Parks & Recreation, the Green Team, Mobility, the Sunset Park Area Homeowners Association, and a devoted father, Christian Brown."Parks & Recreation has spent nearly $700,000 here. Brown donated $200,000 to this project, which includes a butterfly garden and artwork by his daughter, Brooke, who passed away at age 18 in 2017.Brooke, who attended Plant High School and is pictured below, aspired to be a nurse. She enjoyed working out, outdoor music festivals, and creating art. She illustrated a children's book titled "Apes, Bears, Cats.""We want to thank Hillsborough County, for giving approval to our Mobility Department to handle the safety work on West Shore Boulevard, which is a County road," Parks & Recreation Director Ted Fowler said. "And Parks & Recreation staffers and the Green Team did much of the planting, preparation, and ecosystem improvements themselves, to save time and money."The new park is located at 2703 S Westshore Boulevard. Posted 04/07/2026 News General News Mayor Office News Parks and Recreation "
HCC to Host 9/11 Remembrance Events on Friday
"September 5, 2023 Hillsborough Community College (HCC) will host a series of events on Friday, September 8, 2023, to commemorate the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The events are designed to provide opportunities for reflection, remembrance, and service. Brandon Campus Time: 8:45 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Location: Flag Pole Description: A remembrance ceremony will be held at the flagpole. The ceremony will include a moment of silence, the Pledge of Allegiance, and remarks from HCC leadership. Dale Mabry Campus Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Location: Student Services Auditorium, DALE 114 Description: There will be a showing of "No Day Shall Erase You." The film is a student-led documentary which shares the personal reflections of those in the Tampa Bay Community on the 9/11 attacks and how the tragedy impacted their lives. South Shore Campus Time: 10:00 a.m. Location: SSC Lobby Description: A remembrance ceremony will be held in the lobby. The ceremony will include a moment of silence and remarks from HCC leadership. Ybor City Campus Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Location: Performing Arts Building, YBOR 109 Description: There will be a showing of "No Day Shall Erase You." The film is a student-led documentary which shares the personal reflections of those in the Tampa Bay Community on the 9/11 attacks and how the tragedy impacted their lives. The events are free and open to the public. For more information, please contact the HCC Public Relations Office at 813.253.7072."
Tampa Bay Working Women Networking Social in Apollo Beach
"WW Tampa Bay September Networking Social Date: September 19, 2024 Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Location: Salty Joe's Apollo Beach Join us for an evening of networking with Working Women of Tampa Bay. Connect with other professional women in a relaxed atmosphere."
Union Three Announces Six-Week Wheel Throwing Class Sessions
"Six-Week Sessions Independent Wheel Throwing: Tuesdays, June 4 - July 9, 6-9pm Beginner Wheel Throwing: Wednesdays, June 5 - July 10, 6-9pm Intermediate Wheel Throwing: Thursdays, June 6 - July 11, 6-9pm"
St. Joseph's Children's Hospital Location in Tampa
"St. Joseph's Children's Hospital 3001 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Tampa, FL 33607 (813) 879-3840 View Map"
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