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Published August 07The Absurdity Of Gerrymandering. Antisocial – Boundaries Erased.
“No other modern democracy does this, to allow politicians to draw lines and choose their voters! It’s literally insane!”David Daley on Gerrymandering. A peculiar word, “gerrymander“, Daley, an authority on gerrymandering eloquently explains the meaning and the origin as we begin…
I Love the Burg
Published August 079 beautiful bookstores to visit in Pinellas County
Time to browse the best bookstores Pinellas County has to offer. These local shops feature the best new books around and used gems you never knew you needed. Each one […]
St Pete Catalyst
Published August 07St. Pete Chamber hosts ‘Meet the Candidates’ event
“When you look someone in the eyes, you kind of get to know them a little bit better.”
St Pete Catalyst
Published August 07Trust for Public Land acquires Booker Creek Rail Corridor
The Trust for Public Land announced this week that it has acquired the Booker Creek Rail Corridor and will transfer the property to the City of St. Petersburg. According to a prepared statement, the purchase is part of a project to “transform a former rail corridor into a nearly…
St Pete Catalyst
Published August 07County proposing major cuts to its Parks and Rec budget
Under consideration: The elimination of the Shell Key and Weedon Island Preserves.
I Love the Burg
Published August 07Black-owned restaurants in St. Pete you’d see in our Michelin guide
The latest Michelin recommendations came out this summer, and while St. Pete had some deserving additions to the lauded dining guide, Michelin missed several of our most-visited spots. These may […]
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Published August 07The Scoop: Fri. Aug. 7, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
The New Port Richey City Council unanimously approved a new lease agreement between the city and the West Pasco Free Senior Health Clinic.
St Pete Catalyst
Published August 07City announces National Black Business Month events
In celebration of National Black Business Month, the City of St. Petersburg, in partnership with the St. Pete Greenhouse, will “roll out a monthlong lineup of events designed to connect residents with Black entrepreneurs across St. Petersburg and business owners with resources,”…
That's So Tampa
Published August 07First look (and taste) at Meeting House as it launches a new era post-Daily Eats
Daily Eats has officially reopened as Meeting House, now open for lunch dinner and weekend brunch at 901 S. Howard Ave. Ciccio Restaurant Group elected to close Daily Eats this […]
St Pete Catalyst
Published August 07Early voting in Pinellas begins Saturday
Pinellas County residents will be able to participate in early voting for the Aug. 18 primary election beginning Saturday. Early voting ends Aug. 16. For more information, visit this link.
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Published August 07SOTD 8/7/26: Booger’s Bounce of Joy by Karate Boogaloo
The WMNF Song of the Day for 8/7/26: “Booger’s Bounce of Joy” by Karate Boogaloo. Karate Boogaloo is a quartet greater than the sum of its parts; and the parts are very, very good. Composed of Darvid Thor on guitar, Henry Jenkins on bass, Hudson Whitlock on drums, and Callum…
