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Perseverance and unity propel global women STEM leaders
A recent event highlighted the vital role of women in STEM, showcasing an international panel of experts who discussed breaking barriers in their resp...
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Checkered flag falls on East Bay Raceway for final time
East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, a beloved venue for racing fans since 1977, hosts its final event, marking the end of an era for local motorsport enth...
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Tampa airport secures $40m for new airside
Tampa International Airport has received a $40 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration to aid the construction of its new Airside D ter...
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Music-themed barbershop opens in Moxy Hotel
Floyd’s 99 Barbershop has opened in the Moxy by Marriott Hotel in St. Petersburg’s Edge District, marking the franchise's strategic expansion with pla...
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Beaches chamber hosts storm recovery workshop for businesses
The Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce hosted an online Recovery Information Session aimed at assisting local businesses affected by recent hurrica...
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Daycation coffee brings taste of China to DTSP
Daycation Coffee & Tea, a new coffee shop in downtown St. Petersburg, offers a unique blend of specialty coffee beverages and local pastries, aiming t...
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Perseverance and unity propel global women STEM leaders
An international panel of women leaders in STEM emphasized the importance of community building at a recent event co-sponsored by local organizations....
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St. Pete, Asheville companies merge amid storms
St. Petersburg's Big Sea, a digital marketing agency, has merged with an Asheville-based philanthropic counterpart in a strategic move amid the challe...
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Radio conglomerate lays off local hosts, program director
iHeartMedia has laid off local sports radio hosts Zac Blobner and Jay Recher, along with program director John Mamola, as part of corporate restructur...
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Tampa will host Florida-Georgia football game in 2027
Tampa has been selected to host the 2027 Florida-Georgia football game, traditionally held in Jacksonville. The much-anticipated event, known as “The ...
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Tampa Bay business/culture nonprofit re-brands
Tampa Bay Businesses for Culture and the Arts has officially re-branded as the Business Coalition for the Arts (BCA), aiming to unite local businesses...
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Bridge replacement recommences in flood-prone neighborhood
Bridge replacement efforts have resumed in a flood-prone neighborhood of St. Petersburg, where a partially constructed bridge has become the sole acce...
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Sea Salt to close in downtown St. Pete
Sea Salt, a popular seafood restaurant in downtown St. Petersburg's Mall at Sundial, will close its doors after New Year's Eve 2024. Co-owner Ingrid A...
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Milwaukee ballot tabulator issue; 31,000 to be recounted, city says
A tabulator issue in Milwaukee has resulted in approximately 31,000 ballots needing to be recounted, as confirmed by city officials. This situation af...
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Donald Trump wins Georgia in tight 2024 election race: FOX News, AP
Donald Trump has been projected to win Georgia in a tightly contested race for the 2024 presidential election, according to reports from FOX News and ...
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Early voting ‘skyrocketed’ in Pinellas this year
Early voting in Pinellas County has seen a remarkable increase this year, with 82% of the overall voter turnout casting their ballots early or by mail...
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Tropical Storm Rafael forms, expected to move into the Gulf of Mexico this week
Tropical Storm Rafael has formed and is anticipated to enter the Gulf of Mexico this week, as reported by the National Hurricane Center. The storm, in...
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Bernard Marcus, billionaire cofounder of The Home Depot, dies at 95
Bernard Marcus, the billionaire cofounder of The Home Depot, has passed away at the age of 95, marking the end of an era for a company that revolution...
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St. Pete, Asheville companies merge amid storms
St. Petersburg-based digital marketing agency Big Sea has acquired Asheville’s philanthropically focused marketing firm amid the challenges posed by H...
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Radio conglomerate lays off local hosts, program director
iHeartMedia's corporate restructuring led to the layoffs of local sports radio hosts Zac Blobner, Jay Recher, and program director John Mamola at WDAE...