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Published August 20‘The next generation is fed up’: The James Fishback campaign has ended. What about the movement behind it?
Investment firm CEO James Fishback’s time in the Florida political spotlight ended Tuesday night when he finished a distant third with 10% of the vote in the race for the Republican nomination for governor. “He didn’t do great, but as someone who was considered somewhat of a…
That's So Tampa
Published August 20A South Tampa local’s guide to the best salads in Tampa
I’m a salad lover. Like, salad-is-my-main-food-group level of salad lover. And as a South Tampa native who has been eating at some of these spots for more than two decades, […]
WMNF 88.5
Published August 20The Scoop: Thur. Aug. 20, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Impacts of proposed cuts to disaster recovery funding across the state, a new stadium for the TB Rays, and Freedom of speech vs the FWC.
St Pete Catalyst
Published August 20‘Rest and Re-create’ women’s healing initiative expanded
“If we rest, we allow ourselves the benefit of rediscovering who we are, who we’re meant to be and we can fully live out our purpose.”
City of Tampa
Published August 20Red Bull Dance Your Style USA National Final Debuts at the Tampa Convention Center This September
Red Bull Dance Your Style USA National Final Debuts at the Tampa Convention Center This September Kirstin A. Thu, 08/20/2026 - 10:21 am Red Bull Dance Your Style 2026 event graphic with dancers, Tampa Convention Center, colorful lights. For the first time ever, the Tampa Bay area…
St Pete Catalyst
Published August 20St. Pete resident gives back through junk removal business
“After completing several jobs, I noticed how many perfectly usable items were ending up in the landfill.”
St Pete Catalyst
Published August 20ARK Invest launches first income strategy
St. Petersburg-based ARK Invest announced Wednesday the launch of the ARK Active Autocallable Income exchange-traded fund, the company’s first income strategy. According to a prepared statement, “ARKY is now trading on the Cboe BZX Exchange.” For more information, visit this…
St Pete Catalyst
Published August 20City: board and committee vacancies
The City of St. Petersburg is currently seeking individuals to serve on the Code Enforcement Board (one vacancy) and the Committee to Advocate for Persons with Impairments (one vacancy). For more information, visit this link.
I Love the Burg
Published August 20Free Museum Day returns to St. Pete with access to 12 cultural gems
St. Pete’s annual day at the museum is back. The St. Petersburg Arts Alliance (SPAA) announced the return of Free Museum Day for 2026, taking place on Saturday, September 19, […]
WMNF 88.5
Published August 20Plane scared
Plane scared. A political cartoon by Bob Whitmore about Donald Trump and using a catering truck to escape Air Force One.
WMNF 88.5
Published August 20SOTD 8/20/26: Fight the Power by Public Enemy
The WMNF Song of the Day for August 20, 2026 is “Fight the Power” by Public Enemy. This is reminder that we can never stop speaking truth to power and fighting the powers that be. Public Enemy, consisting primarily of mastermind Chuck D and ultra-hype Flavor Flav, has been…
St Pete Catalyst
Published August 20Weekend spotlight: Whole lotta rock
The Catalyst’s every-Thursday guide to Tampa Bay entertainment and the arts.