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Two-Minute Drill for July 25: NFL camps are in session, high school football set to begin
The NFL has returned, and that means three teams are full go in the state of Florida. The Dolphins, Jaguars and Buccaneers returned to practice this past week, each preparing for their preseason openers during the second week of August. The Dolphins play their first preseason game Friday, Aug. 9...
Florida City Hall U-Turns Censoring Nipples in Cancer Survivor Art Exhibit
A city hall in Brooksville, Florida, has u-turned on its decision to censor an art exhibit depicting breast cancer survival. The exhibit features a series of paintings of mermaids with mastectomies, aiming to highlight the beauty and strength of survivors. A move earlier this month to alter many of the...
Acrobatic suspect jumps from hotel balconies to escape deputies, Florida video shows
An armed robbery suspect trying to evade deputies made a daring choice to drop down the side of a six-story hotel, one floor at a time, according to video released by Florida investigators. It happened Monday, July 22, at the Godfrey Hotel in Tampa, and Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister...
St. Joseph’s Hospital-South in Riverview kicks off expansion
St. Joseph’s Hospital-South in Riverview has kicked off a multimillion-dollar construction project that will expand its pre-operative and post-anesthesia care units as well as a 20-bed observation unit. Clearwater-based BayCare Health System, the parent company of St. Joseph’s, said it will spend $32.8 million on the expansion, which is...
South of Gandy apartments sell for $64 million
A garden-style apartment complex in the South of Gandy area has sold for more than $300,000 per apartment. Developer Zom Living has sold Azola South Tampa to Momentum Real Estate Partners for $64.3 million, according to Hillsborough County property records. Northwestern Mutual provided a $34.5 million mortgage for the acquisition.
Clearwater Beach Marina Is Getting A $43 Million Rebuild
The Clearwater Beach Marina is one of Pinellas County’s oldest tourist hotspots and it’s about to get a huge facelift. The Clearwater City Council just approved a $43 Million rebuild of the Clearwater Beach Marina. For the last few years, city officials have been debating and seeking approval...
Children enjoy reading to therapy dogs
Nearly a dozen children of various ages recently gathered at the New River Branch Library to spend some time reading to therapy dogs. The event is featured once a month at the library in Wesley Chapel. Nancy Horbert is the program manager for the Tampa-based nonprofit organization Highland Canine Connect...
The Catalyst interview: Lindsey Stirling
According to YouTube, Lindsey Stirling’s channel has 14.1 million subscribers, and nearly four billion views. Remarkable numbers for a musician who doesn’t sing, but plays solo violin over cinematic electronic music with hints of Celtic influences – with some hip hop, rock, pop and classical in the mix.
USF head coach sends message to Alabama ahead of rematch
USF head football coach Alex Golesh wants his team confident heading into matchups with Alabama and Miami this upcoming season. Golesh and the Bulls put up an impressive effort against the Crimson Tide last season and were on the doorsteps of upsetting Alabama in Tampa, but the Crimson Tide held on for the 17-3 win.
Back By Popular Demand: Leftover Salmon Headlines EMS Spring Bluegrass Fest 2025 Lineup
Leftover Salmon returns to Florida’s EMS Spring Bluegrass Fest for the second year in a row “by popular demand” next spring. The three-day event produced by Evans Media Source, LLC will take place at the Florida Sand Music Ranch in Brooksville, Florida March 27 – 29, 2025.
Brazilian AYCE sushi spot, Kingdom Sushi, expanding to Tampa
Kingdom Sushi, known for its popular locations in Orlando, Jacksonville, and Boca Raton, is expanding its culinary reach to Tampa. The new location, set to open at 4027 S Dale Mabry Hwy, will offer a diverse menu featuring mostly Japanese cuisine with a touch of Brazilian flair. An opening date is still TBA, but they are actively hiring for all positions at the restaurant.
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