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“At a cardiac arrest, the first procedure is to take your own pulse,” notes Dr. Samuel Shem in The House of God. For all of the dizzying advancement of the last two decades, medicine is first and foremost human – and in any field involving people, accidents happen. The Leapfrog Group’s yearly Hospital Safety Grades […]

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St. Petersburg Press, along with author and famed writing coach Roy Peter Clark, will celebrate the local publisher’s 5th anniversary Thursday, May 23 at the Palladium Theater’s Side Door. The event will examine the “literary year in review” from retail, publishing, writing and journalism perspectives. For the third consecutive year, Clark will bestow the Roy […]

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According to the Miriam-Webster dictionary, the title Emeritus is bestowed upon “a person retired from professional life but permitted to retain as an honorary title the rank of the last office held.” St. Pete Emeritus is a recurring series shining a light on citizens who have given much to our city, and are now transitioning to a well-deserved retirement. […]

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If you’re searching for a way to give back to your community, the Catalyst’s Impact Connector is here to help. Each week, we feature five organizations in the Tampa Bay area that need your input, whether that’s time, talent, items, funding or simply awareness. We’re certain you’ll find something here that matches your interests and […]

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There are over 30 roundabouts and traffic circles within the City of Tampa. The great news about them is that they're both safer and more efficient for cars and bicyclists. If they can make you smile, so much the better.

Join Ashley for their Best in the Bay Celebration, a Tampa market-wide event! On May 4th  and 5th Ashley is offering 48 hours of unbeatable deals at all Tampa stores including Lakeland, […]

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DeSantis raised concerns Wednesday the Biden administration might bring refugees from Gaza to the U.S., as he continued to criticize how other states are handling pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses. “To take people from that part of the world and import those blood feuds to this country, that is not in your interest or your family's interest,” DeSantis said during an appearance in Hardee County. “We should not be importing people in from the Gaza Strip.”

Some Florida state universities have ramped up security and issued advisories for graduation ceremonies, amid an already heightened police presence on campuses because of a wave of student protests. Pro-Palestinian demonstrations stemming from the war between Israel and Hamas have led to the arrests of dozens of protesters on at least three Florida university campuses this week. With graduation ceremonies in the coming days or underway, some schools have reported increased security and signs detailing what is and isn’t allowed at commencement events.

Not just a burger bar! The Burger Monger will host live music on the weekends as well as specials throughout the week!

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Every Saturday and Sunday from 11am–5pm during May, Chef Jason Macon and his wife Nicole will be whipping up southern brunch on the porch of the Peninsula Bed & Cocktail, […]

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