St. Petersburg Housing Authority hosting basketball tournament

St. Petersburg Housing Authority hosting basketball tournament

Jalen Medaris, 15, is one of dozens of kids improving their game after school at the Wildwood Park outdoor basketball courts.Were working on the fundamentals right now, lay-ups, shooting, and dribbling, and stuff like, he said. Im ready to take my game up to the next level, and be prepared for whatever opportunities come to me.That opportunity will be the Rising Stars Midnight Basketball Showcase on April 12. The program is organized by the St. …

S.T.O.R.Y. 727 continues positive impact on St. Pete youth and community

By J.A. Jones, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG – S.T.O.R.Y. (Stringing Together Obviously Remarkable Youth) 727’s impact is growing throughout St. Pete and Pinellas County. Founded in 2021, the founders — Gary Gaines, Aaron Green, Eric Jackson, and Stevmoney Medaries – have developed a nimble operation that has focused on serving the community’s most deeply felt need: the health of its youth and families. With a powerful team of volunteers, STORY’s …