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It’s Newspaper in Education Week! The Times’ NIE program provides Tampa Bay schools with access to our paper to teach subjects like reading, math, economics and civics at all grade levels. Learn more about how you can sponsor a classroom at tampabay.com/nie

It’s NIE Week 2025! From March 3-7, we’re celebrating the impact of the Tampa Bay Times Newspaper in Education (NIE) program and the teachers and students who bring news to life in the classroom. News isn't just for adults — it’s a classroom essential! NIE provides free access to Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism, helping teachers integrate current events into lessons that develop literacy, critical thinking and civic engagement. Imagine a student learning about government, the environment and history — not only from a textbook, but from the news happening right now! Join us in celebrating NIE Week and supporting this critical program! Learn more and get involved: https://lnkd.in/e-YjbM_3

The next discussion in our Spotlight Tampa Bay Sustainability Series, presented by Tampa Electric, will dive into solutions for improving and protecting the region’s water supply and quality. Get in on the free community conversation by registering at tampabay.com/spotlight

Florida’s Volunteers of America hoped to make a small dent in the Tampa Bay housing crisis by giving people a new start at a St. Petersburg apartment complex. The project has been so successful, sponsors hope it will be replicated.

How can the Tampa Bay area improve its water quality? Join the Times and Tampa Electric on March 6 for a conversation with community leaders and experts as they discuss solutions to protect, conserve and manage the region’s water resources. This event is free to attend. Reserve your spot: tampabay.com/spotlight

Have you checked out our food critic’s list of the top restaurants in Tampa Bay? Thirty spots across the region made her ranking. Read all about them: https://lnkd.in/eqa6epnW

Did you miss our community conversation examining the region’s resiliency after a devastating hurricane season? We have you covered. Watch the Spotlight Tampa Bay discussion in full:

??? Our food critic ranked Tampa Bay’s Top 30 Restaurants of 2024. Where are the best local places to dine right now? Find out here:

We have another Spotlight Tampa Bay event coming up, this one presented by Tampa Electric. Join us at Tampa’s Shanna & Bryan Glazer on Thursday as a panel of experts discusses how the region can mitigate and adapt to a changing climate. Secure your free ticket: tampabay.com/spotlight

For Giving Tuesday, please consider supporting our local journalism: ? Donate: https://lnkd.in/eU9uv9eP ? Subscribe: https://lnkd.in/evTDzfv2 Your support helps us cover your communities, hold your leaders accountable and fund crucial investigative reporting.