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Published 5 hours agoA Very Serious Conversation With Sona Movsesian
Sona Movsesian never meant to become the World’s Worst Assistant. But with Conan O’Brien as a boss, what else did we expect? Sona Movsesian never thought she’d be the World’s Worst Mom, either. But when her twin sons, Charlie and Mikey, arrived, she realized she had been totally…
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Published 22 hours agoAudubon Society Fall Lineup Of Nature Programs And Field Trips
Pumpkin-spiced lattes, cooler weather and fall festivities are on the horizon, and Eagle Audubon Society is welcoming the season with a new schedule of educational programs and outdoor adventures for nature enthusiasts throughout South Hillsborough County. The local chapter of…
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Published 23 hours agoTandem T Foundation Creates New Paths For Families And Youth
For families navigating some of life’s hardest chapters, finding a way forward can begin with something as simple as having someone show up. The Tandem T Foundation, a Tampa Bay nonprofit, works to support domestic violence survivors, justice-involved youth and their families…
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Published 23 hours agoLennard High School JROTC Hosts ‘9/11 Cadet Memorial Walk’
On September 11, the Lennard High School JROTC program hosted its 9/11 Cadet Memorial Walk, inviting the local community to remember the tragedy that befell the nation 25 years ago. Gathering on the Lennard High School track, the event began with the national anthem and the…
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Published September 26Hillsborough College Launches Campaign For SouthShore Workforce Building
Hillsborough College is inviting community members and business leaders to invest in the future of South Hillsborough County through its Harvesting the Future Campaign, a $5 million fundraising effort supporting the planned Pop and Glenn Dickman Family Workforce Education…
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Published September 26Nonprofit Brings Independence Through Adaptive E-bikes
On a quiet stretch of Balm Riverview Road, a local nonprofit is helping residents regain independence and reconnect with their communities, one adaptive bicycle at a time. The Mobility Blessing Initiative (MBI), founded by U.S. Army veteran and longtime community leader Rande…
That's So Tampa
Published September 25As the country celebrates 250, The Dalí examines one of the artist’s greatest muses: America
Salvador Dalí is one of the greatest sons of Spain, but he’s also celebrated for his passion for the United States. His time in America shaped a new stage of […]
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay
Published September 25Here’s a toolkit to help Florida residents combat large-scale AI data centers
Many Florida residents are up in arms over the rapid expansion of data centers. Suncoast Sierra Club has shared something of a coping mechanism. The group released its Florida citizen action toolkit at a public meeting on Aug. 13, for residents hoping to work with local…
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Published September 25SOTD 9/25/26: Late Checkout by Karina Rykman
The WMNF Song of the Day for September 25, 2026 is “Late Checkout” by Karina Rykman! It was once written that “No one has more fun than Karina Rykman!” You can see it when she jumps around on stage with her bass and feel it when she shares new music. Her sophmore contribution…
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Published September 25“The Power of One Heart” on Morning Energy
“The power of one, if fearless and focused, is formidable, but the power of many working together is better.” — Gloria Macapagal Arroyo International Day of Peace, also commonly referred to as World Peace Day, has been observed annually on September 21 since 1982, following its…
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay
Published September 24Queer Expression, Tampa Bay’s only active, trans-led grassroots LGBTQ+ community center, needs donations
Even safe spaces need their rent paid. Queer Expression St. Pete’s youth programming creates a nonjudgemental environment for kids who don’t want their identities politicized or scrutinized. For the first few years, QE’s events bounced around local businesses. In 2024, the group…
Composer Chuck Owen marks 30 years of Jazz Surge with New Tampa concerts
Two concerts at New Tampa Performing Arts Center mark three decades since Chuck Owen formed the Jazz Surge, which has recorded seven albums along the way.