Starting as early as Tuesday, April 7, 2026, crews will trim tree canopies and remove trees along South Kings Avenue from Greenbriar Drive south to Alafia Boulevard. Crews will also trim and remove trees on Alafia Boulevard from South Kings Avenue to 4142 Alafia Boulevard. This work will take place in the right of way and temporary or permanent construction easements.

Residents along South Kings and Alafia Boulevard affected by tree work will receive a door hanger before work begins. In some areas, access to individual driveways may be briefly interrupted for safety purposes if overhead limbs need to be removed.

Tree work will take place from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily for approximately three days. During this time, crews will:

• Trim tree canopies under the guidance of a certified arborist to make space for heavy machinery.
• Remove trees and shrubs located within temporary and permanent construction easements.

Please remove any plants or ornamental decorations from the right of way and easements before crews arrive. Anything left in the right of way or easement will be removed. Tree trimming and removal are being done to prepare the corridor for construction of the South Hillsborough Pipeline.
For more information, visit SouthHillsboroughPipeline.com.

Military families in the Bloomingdale community have a new resource designed just for them. The Campo YMCA is launching a new session of Operation Strong Families (OSF), a free 10-week program focused on strengthening family connections, reducing stress, and building a sense of community.

Beginning March 24 and running through May 26, the program offers a structured space for both parents and children to reconnect and grow together. Designed specifically for active military and veteran families, OSF combines guided discussions, wellness activities, and access to valuable resources that support the unique challenges of military life.

Participants meet twice a week for 60-minute sessions, where parents engage in group discussions and fitness activities while children participate in their own small-group sessions led by trained facilitators. The program also provides a free YMCA family membership during participation, making it easier for families to stay active and involved.

Melinda Ballentine of the Campo YMCA emphasized the importance of creating a supportive environment for families navigating constant change. The program not only focuses on communication and resilience, but also connects families with others who share similar experiences, helping them feel less isolated.

Through workshops, fitness opportunities, and community-building activities, Operation Strong Families gives parents and children the tools to build stronger relationships while developing healthy habits together. In a time when many families face uncertainty, the program offers something simple but powerful: a place to reconnect.

The Campo YMCA hopes to spread awareness throughout the Bloomingdale area so local military families know this free program is available right in their community.

Starting Wednesday, April 1, crews will trim tree canopies over the northbound lanes of South Kings Avenue from Paul Sanders Park to Ronele Drive. Crews will also be clearing trees and brush on the west side of South Kings Avenue where the South Hillsborough Pipeline will cross Buckhorn Creek.

Tree work will take place from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily for approximately three days. During this time, crews will:

• Trim canopies under the guidance of a certified arborist to make space for heavy machinery.
• Remove trees and shrubs from temporary and permanent construction easements.

Please remove any plants or ornamental decorations from the right of way and easement before crews arrive. Anything left in the right of way or easement will be removed.  Tree trimming and removal are being done to prepare the corridor for construction of the South Hillsborough Pipeline.  For more information on the pipeline project, visit SouthHillsboroughPipeline.com.