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Duke Energy Foundation Delivers Bright Futures For Florida Students With $641,000 In Energy And Engineering Education Grants
22 Florida-based organizations receive funds to enhance educational experiences for all students.ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The Duke Energy Foundation and Duke Energy Florida have awarded more than $641,000 in grants to support a wide range of K-12 initiatives focused on energy and engineering education, as well as programs serving underrepresented, low-income and diverse students.This year’s grant recipients range from local education foundations to community organizations that provide unique learning
SCPS Launches Third Physics Bus: The Electricity And Magnetism Bus
(SANFORD, FL) – Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS) will be launching a third Physics Bus at a ribbon cutting event to be held on Friday, April 1, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This event will be held at Bentley Elementary School located at 2190 S. Oregon Ave., Sanford, FL 32771. The SCPS Physics Bus Elementary fleet is now complete with a third bus focused on Electricity and Magnetism. The project which began in 2019 with a vision to provide standards-based physics exploration and lab activities to
SCPS Names 2023 Teacher of the Year
(SANFORD, Fla.) On Friday, February 4th, Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS) named its 2023 Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Julie Gabrovic of Wekiva Elementary School! As part of this prestigious award, Mrs. Gabrovic will receive a Teacher of the Year ring from Herff Jones, gifts from Universal Studios, Orlando Solar Bears, Orlando Magic and $1,000 from the Foundation for SCPS and a one-year lease from Subaru North Orlando. In addition, she will go on to represent Seminole County in the state Teacher of the
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Duke Energy Awards $200,000 In Grants To Support Economic Development In Florida
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Duke Energy Florida is investing $200,000 in strategic economic development and recruitment programs across the state. The Duke Energy Foundation grants will help communities across the state attract, build and grow businesses, as well as tackle emerging recruitment and workforce challenges. “These community partners are delivering meaningful results for our state, and we’re proud to support their ongoing commitment to growing our economy and enhancing the quality of life for all
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Duke Energy Foundation Supports Resiliency And Emergency Response Efforts With $523,000 In Florida Grants
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The Duke Energy Foundation has awarded $523,000 in grants to support a wide range of emergency preparedness efforts, as well as diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives throughout Florida. Of the 26 Florida-based organizations that received funding, many are among local emergency management departments that provide essential information, resources and support during major emergencies and disasters. “As we continue our efforts to improve reliability and resiliency within our own
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Duke Energy Florida Awards $250,000 To Organizations That Empower Students, Educators, And Families
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Duke Energy has awarded $250,000 in grants to support a wide range of education and community assistance initiatives across Florida. This year’s grant recipients range from local education foundations to community assistance programs that address economic and quality of life issues for students and families, as well as diversity and access to educational and training opportunities. “These programs are more important than ever, as many students and educators continue to face
Celebrating 25 Years of Arts Alive
With the help of our community, Arts Alive presented by Orlando Health South Seminole Hospital, raised over $203,000 to support the arts and more in Seminole County Public Schools! This critical funding provides support for district and Foundation program such as mentoring for at-risk students, innovative classroom grants, support for teachers, and college scholarships for deserving students. The Foundation is working to ensure all students have the resources to be successful in the classroom and obtain a
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Duke Energy Florida invests $425,000 to preserve and protect Florida’s natural resources
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The Duke Energy Foundation recently awarded $425,000 in Florida to fund environmental programs, provide equity of access to science education and help create biodiversity across the state. “Duke Energy Florida understands the importance of environmental stewardship within our communities,” said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president. “We’re proud to support programs that protect and rehabilitate Florida wildlife, as well as conserve and restore native habitats.
The 45th Annual Maitland Rotary Art Festival November 12-14, 2021
Maitland, FL— 10/4/2021— The Rotary Club of Maitland FL announced plans for its 45th Annual Maitland Rotary Art Festival, to take place in Lake Lily Park in the heart of downtown Maitland. Explore the art and entertainment of the Maitland Rotary Art Festival | Art Under the Stars® – one of Central Florida’s most cherished annual events. The show opens at 5pm Friday, November 12, and runs through Sunday, November 14. Admission is free. Hours are 5pm-9pm on Friday November 12, 10am-9pm on Saturday, November
