Play Ball With Miracle By The Bay

Play Ball with Miracle By The Bay. Miracle By the Bay League opened their third season with a game at Azaela Park. Play Ball! Players were stepping up to the plate with their biggest cheerleader, Matthew Walker, the Director of league operations, right in front of the dugout.

Matthew Walker, who is 28 years old and living with cerebral palsy, never let his disability get in the way of achieving his dreams. In 2018, he founded the non-profit Miracle By the Bay, with a mission to empower, inspire, and encourage individuals with various disabilities for special needs youth and adults within the community.

In the two seasons that have passed, the league has served 81 families, and Matthew Walker is thrilled to see the expansion and the return of some players. He gathered partners, volunteers, and sponsors, even getting support from the Tampa Bay Rays to put on social events and create the Miracle by the Bay Baseball league for children and adults with disabilities.

For Matthew, it is about making a difference in the very community he grew up in. His tireless efforts have earned him admiration from his community. Lendel Bright, the ADA & Adversity director for the City of St. Pete, said, "I enjoy the energy he shows, and he's an inspiration to other folks...it doesn't matter what my disability is, I can do this!"

Shawn Drouin, event recruitment coordinator for the City of St. Pete, added, "The city fully supports anything Matt does. There are no disabilities, only abilities. All of these athletes throw, hit, run and pitch just like anyone else does. It's really the magic of baseball and the magic of what Miracle By the Bay brings." Play Ball!

The Miracle By the Bay League is a testament to what can be accomplished when one individual has a vision and the determination to make it a reality. Matthew Walker's efforts have created a community that is inclusive and welcoming to individuals with disabilities. It is a reminder that, with the right attitude and support, anything is possible.

As the league enters its third season, it is sure to bring joy, excitement, and a sense of belonging to all those who participate. The Miracle By the Bay is proof that disabilities do not define individuals; rather, it is their abilities and their potential that should be celebrated. FOX13

Favorite Girl Scout cookies in every state. It's that time of year again. Girl Scouts across Florida and the United States set out to sell their famous cookies. These sweet treats are not only delicious but they also help to support the organization's programs and activities. This year, the Girl Scouts' website listed 13 different cookie flavors, but according to Google Trends, most people only care about eight of them.

These eight cookies have been searched for the most in all 50 states over the past month. They include Thin Mints, Samoas/Caramel deLites, Tagalongs/Peanut Butter Patties, Trefoils/Shortbread, Do-si-dos/Peanut Butter Sandwich, Toffee-tastic, Lemon-Ups, and S'mores. While some of these cookies are available everywhere, others are only sold in certain regions. Thin Mints are the clear winner, with the highest search volume in all 50 states.

Get ready to celebrate March 12, because it’s National Girl Scout Day! Part of Girl Scout Week, National Girl Scout Day commemorates the anniversary of the first Girl Scout meeting. In 1912, Juliette “Daisy” Gordon Low organized the meeting in Savannah, Georgia. And Girl Scouts has only grown from there! So grab a cookie (or 12) and get ready to celebrate.Whether you prefer a classic cookie or something more unique, there is a Girl Scout Cookie flavor for everyone. So, the next time you see a Girl Scout selling cookies, don't hesitate to stock up on your favorite flavors and support a great cause. Girl Scout Cookie Map

They're the brownie-and-caramel cookies that debuted last year. Maybe they're a hit, because they're #1 in 25 states. That includes four of the five biggest states: California, Texas, New York, and Pennsylvania.

They're the new one that just got added this year, and the top search in nine states. (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Tennessee, Alaska, Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Maryland.)

Also called Peanut Butter Patties in some areas. Four states: Florida, Indiana, Iowa, and Oregon.

They're still the most popular, but we apparently don't feel the need to google them these days. They're the top search in just three states: Washington, Missouri, and Vermont.

Or Caramel deLites in some areas. Also three states: Idaho, Wyoming, and Alabama.

They're French toast-inspired cookies that got added to select markets in 2021. They're the top search in Montana, Kansas, and Rhode Island.

Arizona is the only state searching for them the most.

They're the most-searched Girl Scout cookie in South Carolina.