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Vet business owner living the American dream in Largo
LARGO — When Andrew Kossowski walked into an old metal finishing shop in Clearwater looking for a post-retirement career, he didn’t just see the aging machines, dusty shelves and outdated record-keeping methods typical of a company that’s been in business for more than 25 years. Instead, the...
Pinellas County School Board approved a new district-wide cellphone policy
The Pinellas County School Board voted and approved a new cellphone policy. The district-wide policy impacts all grade levels. Students can have phones at school, but usage depends on grade level.
8 Pinellas schools get new principals for 2024-25 year
Eight Pinellas County schools that were left without leaders after a recent round of retirements and reassignments now have new principals. During a meeting Tuesday, the School Board approved the following appointments:. • Angela Lewis, an assistant principal at Boca Ciega High School, was named to lead Jamerson Elementary School....
The history of Gooden Crossing
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. Gooden Crossing in Largo was a busy place for construction during the...
Debunking 3 Tampa Bay myths, from St. Petersburg’s name to that Pier bathroom
In Tampa Bay, there are plenty of kooky history stories to go around about the local buildings, cities and names. Plus tales of pirates — lots and lots of pirates. Maybe you’ve heard some of these on a walking tour, from your neighbor or while scrolling Reddit. Here, we break down the truth behind these popular urban legends.
Railroad tracks through Ferg’s Sports Bar could become St. Pete trail
ST. PETERSBURG — Ever wonder why the back half of Ferg’s Sports Bar & Grill is a hodgepodge of lean-tos, picnic tables and pop-up tents?. That’s because old railroad tracks slice through the iconic sports bar and Ferg’s owner Mark Ferguson is not allowed to build something more permanent on much of the property.
Florida couple arrested after toddler dies from oxycodone overdose in their care: deputies
LARGO, Fla. (TND) — A Florida couple was arrested after a baby in their care died of a drug overdose, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office (PCSO). The incident occurred at a residence in Largo on March 9, after a 17-month-old baby was found unresponsive in her pack-and-play. The baby was pronounced dead at the scene, deputies said.
Cremation, green burials and celebrations of life: how Florida’s funeral norms are changing
Erica Fresh was 18 the first time she attended a funeral with an open casket. She remembers looking at her cousin’s lifeless body and feeling heavy with dread. “I had these horrible nightmares that night,” said Fresh, now a 38-year-old Dunedin resident. “I thought to myself, ‘Nope, that is not what I want to happen to me.’”
Busy Bee Diner, a beloved Pinellas Park gem, opening new location in Clearwater
Busy Bee Diner (7345 49th Street) is soon to open a second location at 2552 Sunset Point Road in Clearwater. While an exact opening date has not been officially announced, you can expect Busy Bee Diner’s second location to open sometime this Jue. The new location will be serving...
More Florida school districts are limiting cellphones on campus
The big story: The effort to continues to restrict student cellphone use in schools as a way to refocus attention on learning and reduce mental health problems. The Pinellas and Pasco county school boards are the latest to tighten up their usage policies, each adopting new rules on Tuesday. At...
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