WEDU-TV (PBS), Tampa-St. Petersburg Florida West Coast Public Broadcasting, Inc., is a non-profit, 501(c)(3), telecommunications entity, which holds the license of WEDU-TV. The organization's mission is to serve the public good and to connect communities through broadcasting, the Web, and community outreach. WEDU is the premiere public television station licensed to Tampa and St. Petersburg, and covers 17 counties in West Central Florida. This market is the 14th largest in the US and comprises one-third the population of Florida. In February 2001, WEDU was the third most-watched public television station in the United States. WEDU first signed on the air October 17, 1958. WEDU has approximately 46,000 members.
Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce, St. Pete Beach The mission of the Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce is to provide a unified voice to enhance economic well being, to address common interests, and to promote the beach communities of Belleair Beach, Belleair Bluffs, Belleair Shore, Indian Rocks Beach, Indian Shores, Madeira Beach, North Redington Beach, Redington Beach, Redington Shores, South Pasadena, St. Pete Beach and Treasure Island. These beach communities are located on barrier islands that hug the mainland, and in some instances, are only a few hundred feet wide. Their 26 miles of white sandy beaches stretch from Belleair Beach to the north, to Pass-A-Grille, the southern-most tip of St. Pete Beach. The beach communities play host to millions of visitors each year. Located on the sparkling waters of the Gulf of Mexico, the Tampa Bay Beaches are just across the bay from Tampa and a 90-minute drive from Orlando.
Guest Life St. Petersburg/Clearwater Guest Life St. Petersburg/Clearwater is the preeminent hard cover visitor guide for the greater St. Petersburg/Clearwater area hotels. Placed in more than 12,000 rooms in over 60 properties, Guest Life reaches over two million readers annually. Published by Desert Publications of Palm Springs, CA, Guest Life offers photos and editorial unmatched by any other publication. The St. Petersburg/Clearwater Area Convention & Visitors Bureau uses Guest Life as a gift for meeting planners, tour operators, airline executives and other travel professionals.
Tampa Bay Library Consortium, Tampa Tampa Bay Library Consortium is a non-profit organization that assists and empowers local libraries. All types of libraries, public, academic, school and specialized are members. Since 1979, TBLC has worked with member libraries to provide better, fast service to the residents of West Central Florida. Technology has always been at the heat of this cooperative effort. Today 95 libraries are members of TBLC. They are located in 12 counties and reach over 3.8 million people. TBLC is funded by state Library Cooperative Aid, federal grants, member library dies, and fees paid to cover the cost of services.
WMFE (PBS & NPR), Orlando Relevant, unique, local! These are the qualities Central Florida viewers and listeners use to describe the programming found on the public radio and television stations of WMFE. These stations, known as Channel 24 and 90.7 WMFE-FM, serve an 11-county Central Florida area with non-commercial, non-profit, member-supported public broadcasting. They have been community owned and locally governed since 1965. The stations of WMFE are a unique local treasure, enjoying the wide respect, recognition, and support of literally hundreds of thousands of Central Floridians. Today, Channel 24 is viewed each week by more than 504,000 television households. Likewise, 90.7 is listened to by more than 160,600 people each week. Together, both stations area a valuable community electronic media resource, creating a substantial local presence with programs addressing current events, children, families, education, information, and the arts. Channel 24 annually produces more than 100 hours of public information and outreach programs that are especially relevant to Central Floridians.
Tarpon Springs Public Library, Tarpon Springs Tarpon Springs, a city rich in Greek heritage, has some of the most beautiful parks and bayous in Florida. Visitors can enjoy fresh water and deep-sea fishing, world-class golf, manatee watching, antiquing or shopping. Among Tarpon Springs' many cultural treasures, the city's beautiful public library. The Tarpon Springs Public Library was established by Chapter 10 of the Tarpon Springs Code of Ordinances to provide"... a free library and reading room to the inhabitants of the city." The objectives of the library are to develop a collection of materials, the space, staff and programs that will meet the immediate educational, informational, cultural and recreational interests and needs of the varied and growing population of Tarpon Springs.
Florida Humanities Council, St. Petersburg Education. Culture. Community. Since 1973 the work of the Florida Humanities Council has revolved around these thee cherished words. FHC is committed to enriching individual and community life through programs that explore and preserve the heritage and traditions of our state. We use the disciplines of the humanities, such as history, literature, religion and philosophy, to inform and enhance civic dialogue in communities throughout the state. Forum Magazine Forum is the magazine for people who love Florida. Its incisive articles and lively graphics provide readers with an in-depth look into fascinating topics of statewide interest. Published four times a year, this award-winning magazine explores the people, places, events and ideas that shaped our past, affect our present and influence our future.
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa The premier arts organization in the Tampa Bay area, and one of the top 10 centers in the United States, The Center opened its doors in 1987. The Straz Center provides world-class entertainment throughout the year in its beautiful, five-theater complex located in downtown Tampa. The Center is home to a scintillating Broadway series with more than 12,000 subscribers, as well as opera, drama, dance and comedy. The Center also presents some of the hottest rock and pop acts in concert.
The Tampa Tribune, Tampa The Tampa Tribune is America’s fastest growing major Sunday newspaper. In addition, the Tribune is the second fastest-growing major daily newspaper in the country and the fastest-growing newspaper in Florida.
Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library With more than two dozen library facilities county-wide, the Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library System has a collection of more than four and one-half million items. The Library offers state-of-the-art access to information and provides quality programming for the citizens of one of the fastest growing areas in the United States.
Tampa General Hospital Tampa General Hospital is the only Level I Trauma Center in West Central Florida, providing emergency treatment to adults and children with critical injuries and acute illnesses. TGH is one of just four burn centers in Florida. It is the only hospital in West Central Florida performing adult heart, lung, kidney, liver and pancreas transplants. TGH’s Women’s Center offers high-risk and normal obstetric services, with more than 5,500 babies delivered each year. With 988 total beds and approximately 6,000 employees, TGH is affiliated with the University of South Florida College of Medicine and serves as the primary teaching hospital for the university.
Manatee Memorial Hospital Foundation, Inc. Manatee Memorial has served the Manatee County community for over 55 years. The 319-bed acute care facility is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc., one of the largest and most highly respected hospital management companies in the country. Patients have access to over 400 physicians on staff, in addition to associates and consultants, with a broad range of specialties ranging from family medicine to vascular surgery. The Manatee Memorial Hospital Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and was formed to support health-related needs of the Manatee County community. The Foundation's major emphasis is on healthcare needs within our community and scholarships for medical education.
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