Speakup Tampa Bay

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Representatives from area non-profits, neighborhood groups and government agencies find it easy to participate in our seven Outreach series, which cover a variety of subjects of interest to the community. In addition to expanding viewers’ knowledge about the local community, the series’ intent is to help stir interest in video production classes and the subsequent production of programming on TBCN by neighborhood and not-for-profit groups.

Community Forum

Produced by Antonia McCutcheon, Community Forum is a platform available to the community to discuss issues or concerns or share information with TBCN viewers.  (RECORDED, half-hour production)


Schedule:
Mondays
5:30 PM, Ch. 30 (Verizon)
Ch. 950 (Bright House)
Ch. 20 (Comcast)

Sundays - Re-Air
5:30 PM, Ch. 36 (Verizon)
Ch. 949 (Bright House)


Culture Vultures

Hosted by Sandy Frye and co-produced by her and Nan Cole, Culture Vultures is a weekly series that features resident and visiting artists in music, theatre, dance and visual arts.  (RECORDED, half-hour production)


Schedule:
Saturdays
1 PM, Ch. 30 (Verizon)
Ch. 950 (Bright House)
Ch. 20 (Comcast)

Mondays - Re-Air
12 PM. Ch. 36 (Verizon)
Ch. 949 (Bright House)


Hispanic Outreach

Hosted by Aurea Rodriguez, Hispanic Outreach introduces the services of Hillsborough County non-profits and government agencies to our Spanish-speaking viewers.  (RECORDED, half-hour production)


Schedule:
Saturdays
3 PM, Ch. 30 (Verizon)
Ch. 950 (Brigh House)
Ch. 20 (Comcast)

Wednesdays - Re-Air
2:30 PM, Ch. 36 (Verizon)
Ch. 949 (Bright House)


Speak Up Presents

TBCN Executive Director Louise Thompson interviews a panel of three or more guests who are generally related through their work, charitable activities or special interests.  (LIVE, one-hour production)


Schedule:
Mondays - LIVE
7 PM, Ch. 30 (Verizon)
Ch. 950 (Bright House)
Ch. 20 (Comcast)

Saturdays - Re-Air
7 PM, Ch. 36 (Verizon)
Ch. 949 (Bright House)


Spotlight on Tampa Bay

Hosted by Bill Hodges, Spotlight on Tampa Bay features in-depth interviews with local elected officials and other community leaders.  (RECORDED, half-hour production)


Schedule:
Mondays
8 PM, Ch. 30 (Verizon)
Ch. 950 (Bright House)
Ch.20 (Comcast)

Wednesdays - Re-Air
7:30 PM. Ch. 36 (Verizon)
Ch. 949 (Bright House)


Tampa Bay Insiders

Tampa Bay Insiders features Tampa’s movers and shakers.  During a one-on-one interview recorded in our studios, those selected to be profiled have an opportunity to relay their backgrounds, interests and the issues they hold dear.  It is our hope that viewers will not only learn more about what it takes to become a force in this community, but also see the merit in becoming involved themselves.  We believe that by hearing other people’s stories, viewers will be encouraged to affect positive change as well.

 

Schedule:
Saturdays
6 PM, Ch. 30 (Verizon)
Ch. 950 (Bright House)
Ch. 20 (Comcast)

Wednesdays - Re-Air
6 PM. Ch. 36 (Verizon)
Ch. 949 (Bright House)



The Scoop

The Scoop is a series that provides news you can use, featuring community concerns, non-profit organizations and valuable resources.  In addition to finding it on our channels, The Scoop can be seen on WTTA-TV broadcast channel 38 in seven counties and over satellite television.


Schedule:
Wednesdays
7:30 PM, Ch. 30 (Verizon)
Ch. 950 (Bright House)
Ch. 20 (Comcast)

Fridays - Re-Air
7:30 PM. Ch. 36 (Verizon)
Ch. 949 (Bright House)

 

University of Tampa Sports

TBCN’s remote production vehicle is used to shoot men’s and women sporting events. The productions provided our viewers with quality local sports programming while it also provided volunteer community producers and UT students an opportunity to hone their sports videography skills.