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Tampa Bay 28's news team at the Ruskin Seafood & Arts Festival

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RUSKIN, Fla. — On Saturday, we were in Ruskin for the Seafood Festival.

Our anchors and reporters talked with the community one-on-one about everything from problems some think need to be addressed their neighborhood to people and organizations who should be celebrated for their positive impact.

Tampa Bay 28 anchor Nadeen Yanes was in attendance, as well as reporters Sean Daly, Jada Williams, Keely McCormick, Blake Phillips and Robert Boyd.

Below were updates from throughout the day.

9:45 a.m.

Blake Phillips spoke with festival organizer and Executive Director of the Southshore Chamber of Commerce Melanie Davis about the process of putting together the event and what it means for the community.

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10 a.m.
We are here engaging with the community and listening to your stories.

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10:45 a.m.
Keely spoke with Nancy about her battle with a contractor who didn’t deliver on promised bathroom work in Manatee County.

Keely

11:30 a.m.
David spoke to Tampa Bay 28 regarding his concerns for cancer patients, explaining how help and assistance are often limited for those in need.

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3:45 p.m.
Nadeen speaks to the community.

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