CFY Pinellas

06/10/2026

Last night, CFY Richard O. Jacobson Education Scholarship recipient Sean Sobush was recognized by the Tampa Bay Rays as a recipient of the Don Zimmer Memorial Scholarship. Sean will use the $10,000 scholarship to continue his education at the University of Florida, where he plans to major in Accounting.

Congratulations, Sean! We are incredibly proud of your accomplishments and look forward to seeing all that you achieve in the years ahead.

A special thank you to the Tampa Bay Rays for providing such an unforgettable experience and for their continued support of CFY and the youth we serve.

06/09/2026

This is what it's all about! We are so proud to support Seminole Seahawks Youth Football & Cheer Program and all their amazing athletes! 🙌

06/05/2026

We’re thrilled to celebrate another achievement from one of our CFY Richard O. Jacobson Education Program scholarship winners, Mylie Stout!

Congratulations, Mylie, on being selected as a recipient of the CFY Bizco Technology Award! She was excited to unbox her special award, an iPad and Magic Keyboard from Bizco Technologies, along with an Apple Pencil from CFY Pinellas.

We also congratulate Mylie on her college commitment to Eckerd College, where she will continue her softball career! 🥎📚

06/04/2026

Congratulations to CFY Board of Trustees Member Rick Vaughn on becoming the newest inductee into the Sports Club of Tampa Bay Hall of Fame! Rick’s induction comes due to his was a key part to the expansion of the Tampa Bay “Devil” in 1998 and years of experience & veteran of the sports communications.

This honor is truly well deserved, RV. Thank you for your unwavering support of CFY and your dedication to youth sports throughout our community. Congratulations on this outstanding achievement! 👏

05/27/2026

Thank you FOX 13 News - Tampa Bay for covering CFY's Fred Fisher Water Safety Program sponsored by Duke Energy!

CFY facilitates transportation for Pinellas County Elementary Schools to participate in the Fred Fisher Water Safety Program sponsored by Duke Energy which provides children in kindergarten through second grade a two-week water safety course with local community and city programs!

As temperatures rise and families head to pools and beaches across Florida, water safety experts say swim lessons are one of the most important skills a child can learn.

05/27/2026

CFY Pinellas is proud to support the Shihan School of Survival, an amazing program that empowers youth through self-discipline, self-defense, and staying active.

From expanding classes to North Greenwood Recreation Center in Clearwater, to winning trophies at their annual Karate Championship and hosting self-defense workshops with college students, the impact of this program continues to grow!

A huge shoutout to Sensei Walter Evans and the Shihan School of Survival for the incredible work they are doing in our community. Their summer camp is in full swing, and they continue to inspire and uplift youth all summer long! 👏🥋

05/22/2026

As we head into one of the busiest beach and pool weekends of the summer, we’re grateful for the strong partnerships that add another layer of protection for our kids.

Today, as Belleair Elementary K–2 students wrapped up their two-week CFY Fred Fisher Water Safety Program sponsored by Duke Energy, we stopped by with Clearwater Fire & Rescue Department and delivered boxes of life jackets. Please keep talking with your children about water safety and the importance of multiple layers of protection.

If you’re at Clearwater Beach and need a life jacket, visit Clearwater Fire & Rescue Beach Lifeguard main Tower 0 by Pier 60 and ask for a lifejacket, lifeguards are there 365 days a year!

05/20/2026

Check out 10 Tampa Bay’s coverage of CFY’s Bizco Technology Awards as we celebrated students receiving new devices to support them on their post-secondary journey!

A special thank you to Bizco Technologies for their continued support, and to 10 Tampa Bay and Sports Director Evan Closky for highlighting this special event and helping us share these students’ stories with the community! 💛💙

05/14/2026

Huge congratulations to the 15 recipients of the CFY Bizco Technology Awards!

Through the Richard O. Jacobson Education Program, scholarship recipients had the opportunity to apply for this year’s technology awards and 15 outstanding students were selected to receive an iPad and Magic Keyboard generously provided by Bizco Technologies.

At our award luncheon, students were able to unbox their new devices together, along with one more surprise from CFY… an Apple Pencil!

We are incredibly proud of each student for their hard work, dedication, and success. Your future is bright, and we can’t wait to see all that you accomplish!

A special thank you to Bizco Technologies for making these awards possible, to Island Way Grill for providing lunch, and to Abe Moussa for generously sponsoring the meal and helping make this celebration possible for our students and families.

We also want to thank our school administrators and principals, parents, and sponsors for continuing to invest in and encourage these students every step of the way.

05/13/2026

For the 5th straight year, CFY Pinellas is proud to provide $50,000 to the Pinellas Education Foundation in support of students in their Take Stock in Children Program!

We are truly grateful for this partnership and always appreciate the incredible work they do to support and empower the students of Pinellas County. Together, we are continuing to create opportunities and invest in the future of our community!