A New Chapter for Our Council
As of January 10, Rachelle DesVaux Bedke began serving as President of the Greater Tampa Bay Area Council of Scouting America. She is the first woman to hold this role…
Suncoast Credit Union Foundation Provides $25k To Local Scouting
The Greater Tampa Bay Area Council, Scouting America, announces it has received a $25,000 charitable grant from the Suncoast Credit Union Foundation in support of local Scouting programs. The funds…
Supreme Court Update on Scouting America Reorganization
Scouting America issued the following statement following the U.S. Supreme Court’s announcement regarding Lujan Claimants, Petitioner v. Boy Scouts of America, et al. “Today, the United States Supreme Court declined to…
Lyla’s Story: How Scouting Helped Change Her Life
Lyla didn’t join Scouting because she was excited about camping or earning badges. “I joined Scouts because I was kind of told I needed it,” she admits. “To be honest,…
A Message of Thanks from Council President Benson Porter
As his term as Council President comes to a close, Benson Porter recently shared a heartfelt message from Camp Brorein—the same place where his first Scouting Beacon was recorded three…
Scouting 2026: Camporee, Splash-O-Ree & Summer Adventures
Get ready for an unforgettable 2026 with Scouting America! From the Council Camporee: Survive and Thrive to Splash-O-Ree and a summer full of camp adventures, there’s something for every Scout.…
Michael’s Path to Eagle Scout
Every Eagle Scout has a story to tell—a journey of growth, leadership, and service. Michael’s path to Scouting’s highest rank began long before he ever put on a uniform of…
Across the Seas with Sea Scouts
When you think about what Scouting can offer young people, it’s hard to find a better example than the journey our Sea Scouts took this summer. What began as a…
Scouting Adventures Await This Fall!
Watch Our Latest Scouting Beacon! Recruitment season is here, and our newest video highlights all the adventures waiting for you — from Cub Scout fun and Scouts BSA challenges to…
Eagle Scout’s project aims to help Pasco County Sheriff’s K-9s track missing people
By: Erik Waxler | ORGINAL ARTICLE PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — A Pasco County Eagle Scout’s project is expected to help the sheriff’s office better train its K-9s for search and rescue…