Community

It starts with a simple walk — a few miles, friendly conversation, and a chance to ask a doctor real health questions. That’s the idea behind Walk with a Doc, a national nonprofit that partners with AARP Florida to help older adults stay active, informed, and connected.

The sharp rise in home prices and rentals has made housing increasingly unaffordable across Florida, especially in Tampa Bay.

In September, AARP Florida partnered with The Florida Congress for New Urbanism to conduct a walking audit of Tampa Bay's Hyde Park neighborhood. Take a look at this video to learn more!

Las historias nos conectan, nos inspiran y nos permiten compartir lo más valioso que tenemos: la experiencia. Por eso, por más de 12 años, La Nota Latina ha llevado a cabo el concurso literario "Cuéntale tu Cuento a La Nota Latina", una iniciativa que promueve la creatividad, el orgullo cultural y la expresión personal dentro de la comunidad hispana en Estados Unidos.

On September 12, 2025, South Florida came together for an evening of celebration, recognition, and gratitude as La Nueva 88.3FM hosted its Premios La Nueva Gala at the Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon. The event marked a major milestone—celebrating 25 years of faith-based service and community impact through South Florida’s most trusted Spanish-language radio station.

No matter where you are in the caregiver journey, these local agencies and organizations can help make the process easier

Few places in Florida have faced as many challenges recently as Taylor County. Nestled in Florida’s Big Bend region and known as the ‘Tree Capital of the South,’ this rural community has endured three major hurricanes in just 13 months, including Hurricane Helene whose Category 4 force left the coastal towns of Keaton Beach and Steinhatchee devastated.

In Southwest Florida, one organization has a an ambitious task of uniting residents, leaders, and thought partners to tackle the region’s toughest social issues — and it's a winner of AARP's Community Challenge grant!

Tampa Bay is "moving" towards a more livable future! AARP is happy to announce that The City of Tampa is one of ten winners of this year's Community Challenge Grant program — a meaningful contribution towards transforming the city's transportation system.

AARP Florida proudly congratulates Sarasota County on reaching a major milestone: 10 years of dedication as an Age-Friendly Community.