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Chalk Talk (07/01/26): Art wins best of show
Florida student’s art wins Best of Show in Fish Art Contest TAMPA – The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, in collaboration with Wildlife Forever, recognized Sebastian Romo for his submission in the 2026 Fish Art Contest. Sebastian was named the Florida freshwater…
One of the world's largest Beatles collections opens next month in downtown St. Pete
The Penny Lane Beatles Museum, containing one of the world's largest permanent Beatles collections, will debut in downtown St. Pete on August 5th. The new 2,100-square-foot museum will be located at 146 2nd Street North on the ground floor of the Palais Royale office building.…
Brush to canvas: News from the art community
A fundraiser for Venezuela, Second Saturday ArtWalk and 'Photographers Amid Chaos.'
NO MORE MOE'S: North Port location announces 'permanent closure'
NORTH PORT — Moe's Southwest Grill's location in North Port is permanently closed.
'I was devastated' | Local baker shut out as convention center changes vendors for Indiana Black Expo's Summer Celebration
Desmaine Berry had a very successful year selling her baked goods last year, but outside vendors aren't allowed to sell in the Indiana Convention Center this year.
Boilerbucks: Numbers Reveal Economic Impact of Utica's Race Weekend
The Boilermaker is more than just a recurring one-time local economic shot in the arm. It's a megadose of tourism dollars.
Get free tickets to three of Tampa’s favorite spots, all summer long
Summer is a time to get out and explore, and the region’s premier credit union is here to help make it easy (and affordable) to do so. Suncoast Credit Union […]
Published July 09Get free zoo and museum tickets through this local credit union
Summer is a time to get out and explore, and the region’s premier credit union is here to help make it easy (and affordable) to do so. Suncoast Credit Union […]
Utica Comets Drop Full 2026-27 Schedule—Home Opener Set for October 10th
Utica Comets fans can start planning for another action-packed hockey season as the team has released its full 2026-27 schedule.
UPD sends out guidelines for Sunday's Boilermaker
The Utica Police Department has sent out some reminders for runners and people looking to attend the Boilermaker Road Race on Sunday, July 12.
Flooring Store's Grand Opening on Main Street in Little Falls
A longtime carpet and flooring store in Little Falls has new owners who are bringing a family-focused approach and expanded offerings to the business.
Community-centered Café Ora to open this fall at Looking Glass Initiative in south St. Pete
A community-centered café will open this fall in South St. Pete as one of the first businesses inside the Looking Glass Initiative, a two-block adaptive reuse project along Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street South. Located at 908 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street South, Café Ora…