Pinellas transit authority may absorb TBARTA service

The Tampa Bay Area Regional Transit Authority will dissolve next year, and its Pinellas counterpart may absorb the organization's vanpool service and funding appropriations.

Supported by federal funding, TBARTA's vanpool service serves groups of five to 15 riders commuting from and to Hernando, Hillsborough, Citrus, Pasco, Pinellas and Manatee counties.

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New partnership helps at-risk teens navigate life

CareerSource Pinellas has invested in a unique career preparatory school's holistic approach to providing disadvantaged teens with the life skills needed to become successful adults.

St. Petersburg-based SailFuture Academy is a tuition-free, nonprofit private school that garnered national acclaim for its innovative education model. Annual sailing trips are a key programming aspect that teaches maritime skills and fosters collaboration and relationships.