Art with a mission To find adoptive parents, Florida foster kids embrace their creativity LANE DEGREGORYTampa Bay Times Jul 23, 2026 Jul 23, 2026 0 1 of 6 Two years after Allyson made her first Heart Art, her guardian brought her back to update her "picture." Vyolette Hastings, Florida CraftArt youth program coordinator, encourages 12-year-old Serenity to draw something that makes her happy. DIRK SHADD PHOTOS, TAMPA BAY TIMES Konrad's foster mom says he's made great strides in the few months he's been with her and her husband. Jillian Collins, Heart Gallery program coordinator, asks Konrad, 5, what he wants to draw. ADOBE STOCK Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save LANE DEGREGORYTampa Bay Times SPOTLIGHT| FAMILIESkAm%96 <:5D 82E96C65 :? 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Sponsored How a Marine veteran bought a new home without paying a dollar in upfront closing costs Content by NewDay USA. The VA home loan is one of the most powerful homebuying tools, and NewDay USA is making it even stronger. Byrd’s Auto Sales in Marion to close after 40 years. "The time has come for us to slow down" “A passion that started from humble beginnings over 40 years ago grew into something far more special than we ever imagined." West Caldwell cancels varsity football. What does this mean for other Catawba Valley teams? The move upends several other Catawba Valley football schedules.
North Carolina sets first elk hunt for 2027. Here's when it will be and who can participate There are, however, a number of concerns about the hunt, many of them encapsulated by Old Fort resident Tori McKinney.
This group of McDowell County 8-year-olds is competing in the Babe Ruth World Series The team has already had a dominant summer. They went 4-0 in the district championship and 3-0 in the state tournament.
Sponsored How a Marine veteran bought a new home without paying a dollar in upfront closing costs Content by NewDay USA. The VA home loan is one of the most powerful homebuying tools, and NewDay USA is making it even stronger.
Byrd’s Auto Sales in Marion to close after 40 years. "The time has come for us to slow down" “A passion that started from humble beginnings over 40 years ago grew into something far more special than we ever imagined."
West Caldwell cancels varsity football. What does this mean for other Catawba Valley teams? The move upends several other Catawba Valley football schedules.
