Important Update of BSA Membership Fees
We want to inform you about some important changes to the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) national membership fees and structure that will take effect on April 1, 2024. These…
February Scouting Beacon – State of the Council Update with Council President Benson Porter
Join us for an exclusive update on the state of our Council with President, Benson Porter. In this special edition of Scouting Beacon, President Porter shares exciting insights into our…
Polk County Sea Scout Sets His Sights on Ambitious Goal: Diving in Antarctica
BY JULIE GARGOTTA | POLK COUNTY John H is preparing for the trip of a lifetime: diving and doing scientific research in the coldest place in the world, Antarctica. A local…
Eagle Scout Project provides Humanitarians with Raised Pet Beds for Pre- and Post-surgery
BY Nancy Kennedy | Chronicle Reporter When Blayne R from Boy Scout Troop 462 set out to achieve his Eagle Scout ranking, he knew he wanted to do something to…
Hernando Scout Launches Drowning Prevention Initiative: Life Ring Stations at Boat Ramps
BY CALVIN LEWIS | HERNANDO COUNTY | Spectrum News CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. — A Hernando County Scout is going above and beyond to try to help prevent drownings. With some…
Polk County Eagle Scout raises $10K for Sheriff’s Office K-9 Teams
BY RICK ELMHORST TAMPA from Bay News 9 A Polk County 14-year-old has done something great for the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO). David J. raised more than $10,000 to purchase safety…
January Scouting Beacon: Pioneering Mental Health Support in Scouting
Discover our latest venture into youth mental health with the Youth Mental Health First Aid program. Rachelle Bedke, VP of Scout Reach, shares insights in our Scouting Beacon. Join us…
Scout Spotlight: John H
Embarking on a Journey of a Lifetime In the world of Scouting, where every young individual is encouraged to dream big and work hard, Sea Scout John H. stands out…
GTBAC Eagle Scout Awarded Prestigious Marshall Scholarship
Tampa’s Own Alexander Dyer Embarks on a Journey of Excellence The British Government recently announced a significant achievement for one of Tampa’s own. Alexander Dyer, a senior at Harvard and…
GTBAC Welcomes Kyle Molldene as West Region Field Director
The Greater Tampa Bay Area Council, Boy Scouts of America (GTBAC-BSA), is pleased to announce the appointment of Kyle Molldene as the Field Director for the West Region. Kyle began…