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May 19, 2021 
Wade Boggs Athletic Achievement Award
Commissioners honored three Hillsborough County student-athletes with the 16th annual Wade Boggs Athletic Achievement Award, recognizing their achievements on the field, in the classroom, and in the community. This year's winner is Zach Ehrhard of Wharton High School, pictured above with Mr. Boggs. Zen Hiatt of Alonso High School and Kipp Kochera of Riverview High School received Honorable Mentions. Mr. Boggs' outstanding Major League Baseball career resulted in his induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. He lives in Hillsborough County.
 

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Foster Care Month
The BOCC declared May 2021 as Foster Care Month in Hillsborough County, urging residents to support the foster care system and the individuals and organizations that serve children when they need help the most, and asking that they consider becoming foster parents. 
National Bike Month
Noting that the bicycle is an economical, healthy, environmentally friendly, and fun form of transportation, the Board designated May 2021 as National Bike Month in Hillsborough County. The county is home to more than 20 parks operated by Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation and Conservation & Environmental Lands Management that feature biking amenities.
FROM THE BOARD ROOM

Board Accepts Conservation Easement from Girl Scouts

The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners accepted a conservation easement from the Girl Scouts of West Central Florida that permanently protects more than 15 acres of significant upland wildlife habitat adjacent to the County’s Triple Creek Nature Preserve.

County Restructures Arts Council to Leverage Resources

The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners approved transitioning the Arts Council of Hillsborough County special district to internalize operations to create efficiencies and leverage existing resources while continuing to support performing and visual arts in Hillsborough County.
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2021 Citizen Survey Launches Online

New County Initiative Helps Make Mental Health a Priority


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