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Pasco noninstructional school employee union agrees to raise package
The employee union that represents Pasco County bus drivers, classroom aides and other support staff on Thursday reached a contract agreement with the school district on a raise package similar to the one that teachers won a day earlier. The plan increases all base salaries by 1.25%, with another 2.25%...
Rays stadium bonuses become St. Petersburg council campaign fodder
The last of the city employees who received bonuses for their work on Tampa Bay Rays stadium and Historic Gas Plant District negotiations have returned them ahead of a Friday deadline to do so. But fallout from the awards quietly handed out to 17 high-level employees of Mayor Ken Welch’s...
TPA nominated for best large airport in America by USA Today
Tampa International Airport (TPA) has been nominated for the title of “Best Airport in America” by USA Today, and you can cast your vote online now. Yes, we will always cheerlead for our local airport. TPA consistently ranks high for its public art program, efficient pre- and post-security...
Vacationer gets unicorn surprise at Tampa International Airport
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A traveler was met with a costumed surprise Friday after touching down at Tampa International Airport. The woman, a Yorktown, Virginia, resident who was on vacation in Florida, was greeted by two friends and their dog, Charlie, who wore inflatable unicorn suits to celebrate her arrival. “I was like, ‘those crazy […]
MLB veteran unhappy with Randy Arozarena
Major League Baseball looks a little different nowadays in more ways than one. Do the Red Sox and Yankees really hate each other’s guts? Probably not. There’s more camaraderie, fraternizing with the opponent, and messing around on the basepaths with opposing players. There was a time and place where that would be frowned upon, but Read more... The post AJ Pierzynski displeased with Randy Arozarena for violating unwritten MLB rule appeared first on Awful Announcing.
AdventHealth looks to build new 400-bed hospital in Lakeland. See the details
AdventHealth is the latest healthcare provider looking to build a major medical facility in South Lakeland. Lakeland commissioners will hold the first hearing for a request to change existing development plans to allow for a hospital, medical offices, retail-commercial space and multi-family housing at 3838 Harden Blvd. The undeveloped property is south...
Sarasota commissioners to vote on possible demolition of historic Colson Hotel
SARASOTA, Fla. - Sarasota City Commissioners will vote on an appeal to a denied permit request to demolish the historic African American Colson Hotel. The two-story hotel located on 8th Street in Sarasota's Rosemary District, formerly known as Overtown, was one of Southwest Florida's only places for African Americans to stay during the Jim Crow era.
Florida: Trulieve to Open Medical Cannabis Dispensaries in Cocoa, Miramar Beach, Niceville, and Tampa Next Week
The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information Today, Trulieve Cannabis Corp. announced the opening of new medical cannabis dispensaries in Miramar Beach, Niceville, and Tampa today and Cocoa on Saturday. Grand opening celebrations will be held at all four locations Friday, September 6, beginning at 9 a.m., featuring music, specials, discounts, and opportunities to register for upcoming patient education sessions as well as learn … Continue reading The post Florida: Trulieve to Open Medical Cannabis Dispensaries in Cocoa, Miramar Beach, Niceville, and Tampa Next Week appeared first on The Marijuana Herald.
New Development Concerns Residents of Recently-Flooded Calusa Lakes
Many residents believe overdevelopment is the cause of the recent flooding. Host: Residents of Calusa Lakes in Nokomis are wondering what’s in store for them, as they face the prospect of more than 4,000 new homes adjacent to their neighborhood. Ramon Lopez has the story. Ramon Lopez: Just what...
Lake Mary celebrates 1st Florida Little League World Series champs with massive parade
LAKE MARY — Serenaded by the sounds of chants and cowbells and showered in tri-color confetti, Florida's first Little League World Series championship team paraded through the heart of town Saturday morning. Lake Mary Little League's 12-and-under all-stars rolled down 4th Street in a fleet of Corvettes, preceded by marching bands, local politicians,...
Englewood residents blame flooding on development
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. (WWSB) - Hurricane Debby was three weeks ago, but some residents in Englewood are still trapped in their homes by floodwaters. According to homeowners, the rain is to blame, but not Debby. They say all the recent development has caused damage to county infrastructure. Donna Luzzi wants accountability...
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