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20 years later, Allegiant dominates St. Pete-Clearwater Int'l Airport with 98% of flights

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Allegiant Airlines is celebrating 20 years at St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE), where the budget carrier now accounts for 98% of commercial flights. What started as a small operation in 2006 has grown into a major success story for both the airline and airport. As...

Clearwater, FL · 2d

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Clearwater residents sue city over Scientology land deal

A fight over a portion of downtown Clearwater roadway has landed in court. Why it matters: It's the latest escalation in the battle over a block of South Garden Avenue, where the Church of Scientology has already broken ground on an auditorium and plaza named after its founder, L. Ron Hubbard. State of play: Resident group Save the Garden sued the city last week after City Council members voted 3-2 not to take action on a petition aiming to reverse a previous Council decision to give the roadway to the church. The petition's 7,577 verified signatures met the threshold to challenge that decision, according to meeting documents. Yes, but: City Council members, acting on advice from the Florida Attorney General's Office, stood by it instead, WUSF reported . They also declined to put the question to voters as a referendum. Repealing the decision would violate a state law that bars citizen petitions from changing certain land development policies, City Attorney Owen Kohler said, according to WUSF. The church praised the decision, saying in a statement that the attorney general's opinion "confirmed what the church has maintained all along: This petition is unlawful," Fox13 reported . What's next: Save the Garden

Clearwater, FL · 1d

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What is TheatreFor? This one’s for North Pinellas County

You’ll need both hands to count all the professional theater companies in the Tampa Bay area, those that pay their actors for their work, with staff and crew devoted 24/7 to the creation and production of comedies, dramas and musicals. By 2024 Graham Jones, a retired software designer and...

Pinellas County, FL · 1d

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Hold my beer: Owner says Jannus Live concert venue not for sale

To paraphrase Mark Twain, news of the death of the Jannus Live concert venue has been greatly exaggerated. Real estate developer Tony Amico, who owns the 11,000-square-foot downtown courtyard where concerts have been staged since 1984, says a real estate listing announcing the venue for sale was in error. What’s...

St. Petersburg, FL · 2d

Tampa Bay 28

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Safety Harbor nonprofits brace for possible funding cuts, city to weigh options

Safety Harbor is weighing more than $500,000 in potential cuts that could impact nonprofits, community events, and critical services as organizations prepare for possible funding losses.

Safety Harbor, FL · 1d

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State licensing board rejects settlement for Modern Lux Pools qualifier, contractor calls police when questioned by WINK Investigates

SAFETY HARBOR, Fla. (WINK) — Florida’s Construction Industry Licensing Board on Thursday rejected a proposed settlement agreement with the former qualified license holder for Modern Lux Pools, a Southwest Florida pool contractor accused of abandoning at least 11 projects and leaving homeowners out tens of thousands of dollars.

Safety Harbor, FL · 2d

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Vintage Sister Wine Bar Bringing a New Wine Destination to Downtown Largo

Downtown Largo is getting a new place to unwind, with Vintage Sister Wine Bar preparing to open at 514 1st Avenue SW, just across from City Hall. The wine bar is the project of sisters Jessica and Nikki Bowey, who are bringing their shared passion for wine, hospitality and connecting with people together under one roof. Their idea is to create a comfortable, inviting space where guests can enjoy a good glass without feeling they need to be wine experts to appreciate it.

Largo, FL · 2d

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Football Recap: Largo Finds Playoff Glory Versus Frederick Douglass + How To Watch

Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only Largo walked away with it. They managed a 28-24 win over the Frederick Douglass Eagles on Friday. The victory is more of the same for the Lions, who have now won 10 matchups in a row. Akeem Jervis threw...

Largo, FL · 22h

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Five ways to give back and get involved in your community

If you’re searching for ways to give back, the Catalyst’s Impact Connector is here to help. Each week, we feature five organizations in the Tampa Bay area that need your input, whether that’s time, talent, items, funding or simply awareness. We’re certain you’ll find something here that matches your interests and will positively impact the community.

Tampa Bay Area, FL · 1d