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Florida school choice system marks 25 years, with plans to grow

Cross Creek Park unveils $8.6M transformation. Take a look at the upgrades

Florida’s hurricane season can come with a heavy dose of fraud | Column

Weekend spotlight: Tori and Willy and Ella and Billy
The Catalyst’s every-Thursday guide to Tampa Bay entertainment and the arts.

Police issue 6 arrest warrants after ‘teen takeover’ on Clearwater Beach

Rayner picks up endorsements from 5 Senate Dems in race against Driskell

Republican Amaro Lionheart exits Hillsborough legislative race

Forecasters further downgrade hurricane season to ‘well below-normal’

I Love the Burg and Voodoo Brewing hosting St. Pete-inspired trivia night this July
We always love the Burg here at, well, I Love the Burg. But who loves the Burg the most? We’re about to find out this summer. I Love the Burg […]

Rumba Island Bar & Grill abruptly closes St. Pete location
Rumba Island Bar & Grill has abruptly closed its St. Pete location at 6445 4th Street North, leaving employees and customers with little explanation. Employees tell St. Pete Rising they arrived for work earlier this week expecting a normal shift, only to find the restaurant…

Vote-by-mail ballots go out this month across Tampa Bay ahead of primaries

How philanthropy brings light in uncertain times
Welcome to the Catalyst’s Community Voices platform. We’ve curated community leaders and thinkers from all parts of our great city to speak on issues that affect us all. Visit our Community Voices page for more details. In moments when the world feels overwhelming and…