Mass Transit Projects | Kayak Rescue | New Trader Joe’s: FL Good News

TAMPA BAY, FL — An 80-year-old woman with dementia was rescued after being locked in a neighbor’s garage for six days, an interactive art exhibit of light on display, $300,000 raised for two Tampa nonprofits, a new Trader Joe’s opens its doors.

Check out these and other Florida good news stories from this week.

Pinellas Tax Collector Employees Sock It To Us For Children In Need

Pinellas County Tax Collector Charles W. Thomas and members of his team delivered 2,047 pairs of socks to the nonprofit, Clothes to Kids.

Water Rescue Prompts Lakeland Police To Take Up Kayaking

While Lakeland police officers don't normally perform marine duties, they recently came to the rescue of three boys.

Interactive Art Exhibit Of Light On Display At Sparkman Wharf

The internationally famed DUNE by Netherlands-based Studio Roosegaarde is free and open to the public with no reservations required.

50 Organizations To Hand Out Treats At 7th Riverwalk Halloween Event

Costumed kids are invited to the seventh annual Tampa Riverwalk Trick or Treat Oct. 28., which will include a kids and pet costume contest.

18 Tons Of Litter Collected By Pasco Volunteers During Cleanup

More than 1,500 volunteers participated in the annual Keep Pasco Beautiful cleanup in September, part of the International Coastal Cleanup.

It's Time For Tampa To Have Site To Showcase Black History: Commission

A series of public meetings on constructing an African American Arts and Culture Center in West Tampa will begin Monday.

Second Trader Joe’s In Sarasota-Manatee Area Is Now Open

The new Lakewood Ranch Trader Joe’s, which opened its doors to shoppers for the first time Thursday, is celebrating its grand opening.

Bayshore Concierge Medicine Announces Opening Of 1st Tampa Location

The practice, led by Chief Medical Officer Dr. Douglas Shapiro, will serve residents with 24/7 access to comprehensive care.

More Than $5,000 Raised For Pasco Nonprofit Health Care Agency

During September, Tax Collector Mike Fasano’s offices collected over $5,000 to Premier Community HealthCare to expand services.

FL Woman Survived 6 Days Locked In Neighbor’s Garage Without Food

An 80-year-old woman with dementia was accidentally locked in a neighbor’s garage with no food for six days, Collier County sheriff said.

Downtown Looper Adds Stop to Service St. Pete Cross Bay Ferry Riders

The Downtown Looper has added a new stop in the Innovation District to service St. Pete’s Cross Bay Ferry riders.

Mass Transit Projects For Tampa To Be Fast-Tracked With Federal Grant

The city of Tampa has received a $1.75 million grant to open a Regional Infrastructure Accelerator office to speed up rail projects.

Sunset Beach To Reopen This Weekend Following Erosion Restoration

Beaches in Pinellas County were the hardest hit by Hurricane Idalia in August, causing tons of sand to wash away.

A Taste Of Talent In Pinellas Schools Headed To State Capitol

Clearwater Fundamental Middle School eighth-grader Sophia Leung is representing Pinellas in the Art in the Capitol Competition.

Credit Union Kids Golf Classic Raises $300,000 For 2 Tampa Nonprofits

The 19th annual Credit Union Kids Golf Classic raised $300,000 for two Tampa-based organizations.