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Axios Tampa Bay

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The story behind St. Pete's Skyline Building, now a SHINE mural canvas

St. Petersburg 's Skyline Building has lived many lives since it opened in 1961. Why it matters: This week, it's a giant canvas for artists participating in the 12th-annual SHINE Mural Festival . The big picture: By this weekend, four new murals will cover the cylindrical office building and surrounding walls on Dr. Martin Luther King Street North, said Helen French, executive director of the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance, which organizes the festival. Alyssa Marie with the Happy Mural Project worked with more than 500 locals to paint a floral-themed piece on the north wall of the property. The back and side walls of the building feature a moody black-and-white piece by REIVER , a self-taught artist from the United Kingdom, and a burst of color by Virginia artist Jon Murrill . And North Carolina-based artist Osiris Rain is painting the seven-story cylinder that, rumor has it, was inspired by the Guggenheim Museum in New York City, according to St. Petersburg Museum of History executive director Rui Farias. Community members work on the Happy Mural Project mural on St. Pete's Skyline Building. Photo: Todd Burgess Sunsation Media Artists REIVER and Jon Murrill work on their murals. Photo: Todd Burgess Sunsation

St. Petersburg, FL · 1d

firstcallgolf.com

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Sara Bay Country Club names Shane Fiala, PGA, as head golf professional

Sarasota, Fla. (Nov. 12, 2026) – Sara Bay Country Club—a member-owned private golf club holding a significant place in American golf history—announces the hiring of Shane Fiala, PGA, as its Head Golf Professional. Fiala becomes the 16th golf professional in the club’s 100-year history, joining a distinguished roster that began in 1926 with the legendary Tommy Armour.

Sarasota, FL · 1d
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Florida Strawberry Festival reveals 2027 concert schedule

PLANT CITY, Fla. - Generational music icons and modern chart-toppers will share the stage next spring as the Florida Strawberry Festival unveils its headline entertainment lineup for March 4-14, 2027, in Plant City. Florida Strawberry Festival concert lineup. What we know:. Organizers announced the complete schedule of artists performing on...

Plant City, FL · 14h
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Tampa Bay Times

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What Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos look forward to visiting in Tampa Bay

Before Mark Consuelos was a famous actor or the husband and co-host of Kelly Ripa, he spent teenage summers bagging groceries and stocking the dairy aisle at a Hillsborough County Publix.

Tampa Bay Area, FL · 1d

fullaccessmagazine.com

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Travis Tritt Announces First 2027 Tour Dates

Travis Tritt has announced the first dates of his 2027 tour. The run begins March 9 in Plant City, Florida, followed by Jacksonville on March 10 and Nashville on March 12. The initial itinerary stretches into October, with stops across the South and Midwest. Tyler Reese Tritt and Tristan Tritt will appear on select dates.

Plant City, FL · 2d

Lakeland Gazette

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Country-Rock Pioneer and Polk County Native Jon Corneal Dead at 80

Jon Corneal, the pioneering drummer and Polk County native widely regarded as a foundational architect of the country-rock sound, has passed away at 80. Born and raised in Auburndale, Florida, Corneal played an indispensable role in fusing traditional country rhythms with the driving energy of rock and roll. Key Contributions...

Polk County, FL · 2d

hoodline.com

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Iowa Singer William Elliott Whitmore Returns to Tampa Nov. 19 With Gothic Border-Rock Duo

William Elliott Whitmore, the 48-year-old Iowan singer-songwriter known for gravel-voiced, heartland storytelling, is bringing his tour back through Tampa later this month. The show lands Thursday, November 19, with Texas husband-wife act The Division Men opening, and it marks his first documented Tampa appearance since a packed-house set in Ybor City more than a decade ago.

Tampa, FL · 1d

thewoodlandstamarac.com

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Only four traditional Florida drive-ins are still showing movies, and their screens keep a disappearing tradition alive

The lights go down, but nobody has to find a seat. Children settle under blankets in the back of the car. Someone adjusts the radio until the soundtrack comes through the speakers, while the smell of popcorn drifts from a concession stand that looks as though it belongs in another decade.

Florida · 2d

Creative Loafing Tampa Bay

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Tampa Bay’s best new concerts, including the Ben Folds Five reunion coming to Clearwater

Ben Folds Five, the piano-driven '90s rock-pop hero, celebrates the 30th anniversary of its debut LP with a short tour that includes an April 2027 stop in Clearwater, Florida. The post Tampa Bay’s best new concerts, including the Ben Folds Five reunion coming to Clearwater appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .

Clearwater, FL · 4d

Axios

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Tampa weekend events: Veg Fest, Hike for Tykes and more

The weekend is coming into view. Here are a few ways to spend it, in and around Tampa. 🥬 Tampa Bay Veg Fest, Downtown Tampa: Sample vegan food at this annual festival featuring cooking demonstrations and more than 100 vendors at Perry Harvey Sr. Park. Saturday, 11am-5pm | 1000...

Tampa, FL · 2d

The Ledger

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Florida native Gram Parsons is joining the Rock Hall of Fame this week

It took 60 years, but Gram Parsons is now seated with the greatest rock 'n roll musicians of all time. Parsons, a Winter Haven native, was voted posthumously into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame earlier this year and will be part of the induction ceremonies for the 2026 class at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles at 7 p.m. Nov. 14. Parsons will be enshrined under the Early Influencer category. The criterion for the category is “artists whose music and performance style have directly influenced, inspired and evolved rock & roll and music impacting culture.” “He deserves it, absolutely,” said Gene Parsons, who was not related to Gram but was a noted drummer for The Byrds and The Flying Burrito Brothers. “He definitely made his mark in music.” Gram Parsons is renowned for being one of the fathers of country-rock and creating a genre he labeled “Cosmic American Music.” The new sound blended rock, country with dabs of soul, gospel and folk infused into the mix. More of this year’s inductees include Phil Collins, Sade, Oasis, Iron Maiden and Wu-Tang Clan. The event will be recorded and aired on ABC and Disney + in December. Parsons performed with

Winter Haven, FL · 3d

countryevolution.com

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Travis Tritt 2027 Tour Dates Announced With Stops in Nashville, Fort Worth and More

Two-time GRAMMY Award winner Travis Tritt has announced his initial slate of 2027 tour dates, bringing his signature blend of country, Southern rock and blues to audiences across the country. The Travis Tritt 2027 tour begins March 9 in Plant City, Florida, with stops in Nashville, Fort Worth, Kansas City and more, continuing through October.

Fort Worth, TX · 3d

WFLA

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LIST: 2026 Veterans Day events across Tampa Bay

In honor of Veterans Day, which falls on Wednesday, Nov. 11, various events across Tampa Bay are being hosted to celebrate veterans and their families.

Tampa, FL · 3d

Tampa Bay 28

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Tarpon Springs Seafood Festival draws up to 30,000 attendees in strong comeback

The 38th annual Tarpon Springs Seafood Festival drew between 20,000 and 30,000 attendees over two days, marking a strong return after the event was canceled in 2024 due to Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Tarpon Springs, FL · 5d

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Pasco County Veterans Day Closures: Government Offices, Libraries and County Services

PASCO COUNTY, FL – Pasco County government offices and several public facilities will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in observance of Veterans Day. However, parks and beaches will remain open, and GoPasco public transportation will operate on its regular schedule. County government offices will reopen on Thursday,...

Pasco County, FL · 5d

Tampa Bay Times

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St. Pete’s Beatles museum has Paul McCartney’s hair, John Lennon’s glasses

This Pinellas County radiologist loves the Beatles. No, he really loves them. As in, Dr. Robert Entel has spent decades collecting at least 1,700 bits of Beatles memorabilia, from George Harrison’s sitar and harmonium to John Lennon’s travel razor and sunglasses.

St. Petersburg, FL · 4d