Category: YOUTH

By Madison Hursh In the midst of a global pandemic, children have been affected immensely in their daily life. Schools have shut down, sports were put on hold, and even things as little as toys have been taken away from them to minimize the spread of bacteria and viruses.  The youth in the last year… Continue reading How the YMCA has maintained childcare safety during the pandemic

Pictured above: ABO’s last national game was held in 2019, played against a team of former MLB players. Courtesy of Taylor Duncan By Baron Reichenbach The Alternative Baseball Organization, an association for youths with autism spectrum and related disorders, is looking to massively expand its teams in time for the 2022 season.  “We went from… Continue reading Alternative Baseball Organization expands to Tampa Bay and beyond

By Rebecca Bryan Elementary school years define a child’s life. The experiences during these stages help develop children’s personality traits, how they interact with others, how they respond to trauma and more.  Although to most it may become a far-off memory, these long years leave a mark on everyone, whether they realize it or not. … Continue reading A retired teacher and former students reminisce about Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary

Pictured Above: Carla Bristol and members of the Youth Farm pictured with the Proclamation.  Courtesy of the St. Pete Youth Farm on Instagram By Andrew Quinlan The St. Pete Youth Farm has been working diligently to promote healthy living and youth involvement in its community, including a spirited celebration of Earth Day on April 22. … Continue reading St. Pete Youth Farm celebrates Earth Day

By Brianna Brosch Playing a musical instrument provided unexpected benefits to teenagers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The months of virtual school, uncertainty, social isolation, quarantines and canceled events have been particularly hard on teenagers. Those who have an outlet, like music, that they were able to continue to pursue, have been better off for it. … Continue reading How high schoolers stifle stress

Pictured Above: Summer Shaw and Annie Griffith are advisory board members for the SAVE Promise Club at Lakeview Fundamental Elementary. Courtesy of Kari Altman-Wood By Catherine Hicks For two students at Lakeview Fundamental Elementary, spreading the message of kindness and nonviolence is an important passion.  Annie Griffith and Summer Shaw are members of the SAVE… Continue reading At Lakeview Fundamental Elementary, the SAVE club rewards kindness

By Brianna Brosch As today’s society faces divisiveness and tragedy through recent mass shootings, riots and social tensions, it is encouraging to see people dedicated to our youth and their future. Carla Bristol is one such noteworthy example in St. Petersburg. Today’s youth can benefit from having someone they can look up to as a… Continue reading Carla Bristol leaves a footprint in the Midtown community

Pictured Above: Members of the Junior League of St. Petersburg pictured with Mayor Rick Kriseman on March 4.  Courtesy of the Junior League of St. Petersburg on Instagram By Andrew Quinlan The Junior League of St. Petersburg celebrated their 90th anniversary on March 4, including a “light up” at Tropicana Field, a declaration of the… Continue reading The Junior League of St. Petersburg celebrates 90 years anniversary

By Rebecca Bryan Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary School opened its gates back in August 2003 in St. Petersburg, Florida. Named after the legendary Douglas L. Jamerson Jr., the school stands proudly in Pinellas County as a magnet school with specific concentrations on engineering and mathematics.  This unique curriculum allows students to engage in hands-on… Continue reading Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary: Not just a school but a legacy