Clearwater Boy Scout is Prolific Popcorn Salesperson
By Philip Morgan | Wednesday, November 20, 2024 Eleven-year-old Boy Scout Grayson may go into sales when he grows up. “I’m thinking about it,’’ he says. “I mean, I’m very good at…
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Celebrating the Success of Our Withlacoochee District Celebration of Scouting Breakfast: A Community Effort Led by WREC
Last Friday, our Withlacoochee District gathered for a meaningful event—the annual Celebration of Scouting breakfast, generously hosted by our long-time partner, the Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative (WREC). Thanks to the…
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Greater Tampa Bay Area Council Supports WREC Crews, Opens Sand Hill Scout Reservation for Hurricane Relief Efforts
Line crews gather at Sand Hill Scout Reservation as they prepare to restore power in Florida. Photo courtesy of Ashley Wilson, Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative From Aaron on Scouting by…
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Tampa Eagle Scout creates ‘Puppy Rescue Packs’ to help rescue dogs find homes
BY Brody Wooddell TAMPA Bloom Living Local TAMPA, Fla. (BLOOM) — Peter P, a 14-year-old Boy Scout from Tampa, completed his mission on October 5, 2024, to help some of the…
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Hurricane Schedule Updates
Due to Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the Greater Tampa Bay Area Council has rescheduled several events for the next few weeks. Here is the current schedule: Spook-o-ree Spook-o-ree Flaming Arrow…
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Hurricane Milton Update
Due to Hurricane Milton, the Greater Tampa Bay Area Council office will remain closed until Monday Morning. The council is closing all camp properties this weekend. The following events for…
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The Transformative Power of Scouting: Katie’s Inspiring Journey
Meet Katie F., an Eagle Scout from Troop 677, who has experienced firsthand the life-changing impact of Scouting. Her journey is a testament to how Scouting helps young people overcome…
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Emaya’s Scouting Experience: How Scouting Builds Confidence, Leadership, and Lifelong Skills
“At first, I did not want to join. I was scared of the unknown, as any fourteen-year-old would be,” Emaya W. is a proud member of Troop 606, whose journey…
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Sand Hill Q&A with Benson Porter and Mike Butler
We know many of you have concerns and questions regarding the potential sale of properties at Sand Hill Scout Reservation. To provide clarity and transparency, our Council President Benson Porter…
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Council Update on Sand Hill Scout Reservation
Scouting in the Greater Tampa Bay Area Council is thriving. Youth membership is growing, exciting programs are occurring among Scout units and at council camps and activities, outreach efforts are…
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