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St Pete Catalyst
Published July 18The annual Cool Art Show returns to the Coliseum
Hours for the Cool Art Show are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday.
St Pete Catalyst
Published July 18Gulfport artist keeps Florida’s tiki tradition alive
In the fall of 1998, Hurricane Georges tore through the Florida Keys, leaving behind toppled trees and damaged homes. Wesley Wing had traveled south with his soon-to-be wife to help repair her family’s property when an evening around a bonfire unexpectedly altered the course of…
Osprey Observer
Published July 17Therapist Releases First Book, ‘Exploring The Koshas In Yoga Therapy’
By Jamie Lu LaMor Clements, a yoga teacher and therapist of 20 years, debuted her first book, Exploring the Koshas in Yoga Therapy: An Embodied Approach for Client and Classroom, on June 11. The book is targeted toward individuals with experience in yoga and yoga therapy…
WMNF 88.5
Published July 17ProPublica’s Pamela Colloff discusses death row ahead of ‘Catch The Devil’ book talk in St. Pete
In 2026, Florida has already executed 10 people, more prisoners than every other state in the country combined. Last year, the state executed 19 people. Next week, two executions could happen on the same day. The state also leads the country in the number of death row exonerees.…
WMNF 88.5
Published July 17SOTD 7/17/26: Final Approach by Swamp Dogg
The WMNF Song of the Day for July 16, 2026 is “Final Approach” by Swamp Dogg. Where does one begin to pick a Song of the Day off this new Swamp Dogg release? His 27th studio album, Swamp Dogg Contemplates the Afterlife, out just this June. The 10-track record features guests like…
St Pete Catalyst
Published July 17Arts Alive! podcast: Actor Cody Farkas
It’s barely half over, but at this point it looks, theatrically speaking, like 2026 might be remembered as The Year of Cody Farkas. The Pasco County actor, singer and dancer didn’t exactly appear out of nowhere; he’s performed with Stageworks, the Off-Central and the USF theatre…
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Published July 16Food forest homesteads with Amanda Pike
On this week's Sustainable Living show, expert guest Amanda Pike joins host Anni Ellis to discuss food forests.
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Published July 16SOTD 7/16/26: Rainbows by Allison Russell
The WMNF Song of of the Day for July 16, 2026 is “Rainbows” by Allison Russell How do you improve on sheer perfection? To listen to Allison Russell is to be instantly drawn into a space where magic, rhythm and soul dissolve into a singular, intoxicating groove. She is a musical…
St Pete Catalyst
Published July 16Wild Space exhibit chronicles environmental degradation
On a kayak tour organized by Wild Space Gallery in late June, I glided over a stretch of the Chassahowitzka River, just past the Seven Sisters Springs. As I paddled by, I saw huge clumps of algae floating in the water. This used to be just a pristine, crystal clear spring. You…
That's So Tampa
Published July 15Summer (and fall) is for sewing classes with Sew Pinellas, the local analog star
After a successful July of sold out classes, and with August filling up quickly, Sew Pinellas is already looking ahead to its autumn offerings. The beloved St. Pete sewing studio, […]
I Love the Burg
Published July 15Summer (and fall) is for sewing classes with Sew Pinellas, the local analog star
After a successful July of sold out classes, and with August filling up quickly, Sew Pinellas is already looking ahead to its autumn offerings. The beloved St. Pete sewing studio, […]
I Love the Burg
Published July 15First of its kind pro wrestling-inspired contemporary art exhibition coming to St. Pete
While St. Pete is celebrated for its arts scene, the Tampa Bay region at large is widely known for something a little different: professional wrestling. A first-of-its-kind exhibition coming to […]