Mike Porter and Carolina Piamba, Night at the Races event committee and members of the Lighthouse of Pinellas Board of Directors, joined AM Tampa Bay to discuss the Night at the Races-Lighthouse of Pinellas Event. Listen to the segment on…
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Night at the Races 2021
Night at the Races 2021 Postponed for the safety of our friends (and horses!) The odds are in! Lighthouse of Pinellas is betting on the return of Night at the Races in 2022. We are working diligently to recreate an…
Job Readiness Seminar: Tools to Launch an Effective Job Search
Lighthouse of Pinellas has partnered with TampaBay-Job-Links to present our next Job Readiness Seminar! The seminar will be held at the Lighthouse on January 10th from 10:00am – 12:00pm. Topic: Tools to Launch an Effective Job Search What do you…
Emerging Technology – Smart Phone App Advancements
Rene Espinoza, CEO of LazarilloApp is developing a smart phone app that aims to improve navigational experience for the blind and visually impaired. Lighthouse of Pinellas Mobility specialist, Karli Davis, has been working with the app designer, to map out…
Swing for Sight Charity Golf Tournament
On October 27, more than 100 golfers came out to play in the Swing for Sight charity tournament to benefit Lighthouse of Pinellas. “Friends of Lighthouse”, led by Dr. Jonathan Mines, organized and hosted a top-class golf event raising just…
Low Vision Expo 2019
October 15 is National White Cane Safety Day and a time for communities around the Nation to celebrate the many advancements of blind and visually impaired individuals and to bring awareness to the use of the white cane and driver responsibility.
Celebrating locally, Lighthouse of Pinellas joined the Pinellas Council of the Blind, Access Ready, and Pinellas Talking Book Library in an all-day event that took place on Saturday, October 12.
Point of Light Luncheon 2019
The nearly 300 people attending the 2019 Point of Light event at the Hilton in Saint Petersburg, Carillon Park on September 6 were treated to an extra special luncheon. This year’s Beacon of Light Award went to The Free Family…
Lighthouse of Pinellas, Inc. – Teen Transition Program
Lighthouse of Pinellas, Inc. – Teen Transition Program Our Teen Transition program was featured as part of the City of Pinellas Park Charity and Non-profit Spotlight this quarter.
Teenager’s blindness helped shape her faith and outlook
Marisa D’Amore’s first eye surgery came when she was just 83 days old. She’s now a swimmer and public speaker. Author: Bobby Lewis Published: 5:39 PM EDT April 11, 2019 Updated: 10:17 AM EDT April 12, 2019 LARGO, Fla. —…
Night at the Races 2019
The Night at the Races event was organized to raise awareness of the services Lighthouse of Pinellas provides to the visually impaired and blind. On March 2, 2019, the Lighthouse auditorium transformed into a racetrack and guests had fun cheering…