A Message from President Benson Porter
Dear Scouting Families, Volunteers, and Supporters, As I begin my third term as President of the Greater Tampa Bay Area Council, I want to take a moment to reflect on…
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Unit 313 Spreads Valentine’s Day Cheer
The Greater Tampa Bay Area Council is proud to recognize Cub Scouts from Pack 313 for their incredible act of kindness this Valentine’s Day. With a mission to spread joy,…
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Eagle Scout Rescues Two People Trapped in Rapids | A Scouting Hero’s Story
For Eagle Scout David J., Scouting runs in the family. As a third-generation Eagle Scout, he grew up with the values of leadership, service, and preparedness deeply ingrained in him.…
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Take Adventure to New Heights with COPE & Climbing
COPE and Climbing TrainingsAll Program Areas Does your Scout love adventure? Do they enjoy climbing, rappelling, or pushing their limits? If so, COPE & Climbing at Camp Brorein and Flaming…
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Celebrating 115 Years of Scouting America: A Legacy of Character, Leadership, and Adventure
Tampa, FL (February 6, 2025) – This year, we proudly celebrate 115 years of Scouting America, a milestone that marks over a century of shaping young lives through character development,…
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Troop 4 Breaks Ground on New Scout Hut
Excitement is in the air for Troop 4 as they officially broke ground on a brand-new Scout hut that will soon serve as a central home for their Pack and…
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Papa John’s Foundation Awards $5,000 Grant to Support Scout Reach Program
We are proud to share some exciting news for our Scouting community! The Scout Reach Program has been awarded a generous $5,000 grant from The Papa John’s Foundation’s Building Community…
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NFL Star David Montgomery Reflects on His Scouting Journey on “Up and Adams”
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery recently joined Up and Adams to discuss his inspiring journey as both an NFL athlete and an Eagle Scout. In the interview, Montgomery shared…
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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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