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March 4, 2020
Women's History Month
Praising the endless achievements of women throughout the nation's history, the BOCC proclaimed March as Women's History Month, encouraging residents to salute local trailblazers and celebrate this year's 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
 

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Enterprising Latinas
Commissioners recognized Enterprising Latinas, an organization based in Wimauma, with a commendation for creating new opportunities for women in Hillsborough County, and strengthening civil rights.
Commission on the Status of Women
The Board presented the Commission on the Status of Women a commendation for its tireless efforts to address housing and other issues in the community, enabling women and families to be successful and prosper.
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Education Week

Urging parents, students, and teachers to read a daily newspaper in school and at home to inform and enrich themselves, the BOCC declared March 2 through March 6, 2020, as Newspaper in Education Week
FROM THE BOARD ROOM

Nature Preserve Expanded by 36 Acres

The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners approved the purchase of an additional 36 acres of undeveloped wildlife habitat as part of the Jan K. Platt Environmental Lands Acquisition and Protection Program (ELAPP). The action expands FishHawk Creek Nature Preserve and provides greater access to hiking, birdwatching, and other outdoor recreational activities.

Funds OK'd to Provide Housing Opportunities for Homeless

The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners approved an agreement with the Tampa Hillsborough Homeless Initiative (THHI) to fund programs that will address chief causes of homelessness and provide housing opportunities to 560 people in 560 days.
FROM THE NEWSROOM

Transportation Studies Sharpen Focus on Communities' Vision of Future

Hillsborough County Helps Spread the Love for Hockey


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