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KOJO, the top-floor, upscale Asian restaurant at Central Park, set for St. Pete debut

Central Park St. Pete (551 Central Avenue) has quickly become a hub of activity since the food hall portion of the five-story concept opened this summer. Now, its long-awaited crown jewel is about to make its debut, with KOJO soft opening this weekend. Reservations for the upscale Asian restaurant on...

Sarasota, FL · 1d
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Nokomis scrapyard faces lawsuit threat over polluted runoff

A team of environmental advocates have filed a formal intent to sue a local metal scrapyard for allegations of polluting nearby waterways if the business doesn’t address stormwater contamination at its facility. Responding to a myriad of complaints from residents over polluted discharge at All Scrap Nokomis, Suncoast Waterkeeper...

Nokomis, FL · 2d
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Sprawling holiday pop-up ‘Xmas at Daddy’s’ opens in Downtown St. Pete

Christmas has arrived on Central Avenue. Forward Hospitality Group’s mega-sized Xmas at Daddy’s, hosted at Trailer Daddy at 217 Central Ave, is a veritable Winter Wonderland, and it is now open in downtown St. Pete for its fourth year. If you didn’t catch the debut last weekend, Xmas...

St. Petersburg, FL · 1d
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On Nov. 17, FDOT to host public meeting on plans for resurfacing and rehabilitation project on U.S. 41 from south of Bee Ridge Road to south of U.S. 301

On Tuesday, Nov. 17, representatives of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will conduct a public meeting on the plans for the resurfacing, restoration and rehabilitation project that will include median modifications along U.S. 41 from south of Bee Ridge Road to south of U.S. 301, the department has announced.

Sarasota, FL · 22h
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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 · 23h

Axios Tampa Bay

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St. Pete Mayor-elect Charlie Crist plans community conversations

St. Petersburg Mayor-elect Charlie Crist will hold a series of listening sessions with residents as he prepares to take over City Hall in January. Why it matters: The free public meetings will offer residents a chance to share their ideas with Crist ahead of his swearing-in on Jan. 7. State of play: The Collaborative Labs at St. Petersburg College will run each of the five sessions, which haven't been scheduled yet, per a news release from Crist's transition team. The dates and locations will be posted to Crist's transition website , which also includes a form for residents to share feedback. Crist's team is also seeking applicants interested in working at City Hall, on the transition team, on a city board or commission, or as a volunteer. Find information on how to apply here . Zoom in: Each conversation will revolve around one of Crist's five "Guiding Lights" for his administration, similar to current Mayor Ken Welch's " Pillars for Progress ." Open stands for a transparent City Hall that will establish an Office of Open Government "on day one," per the release. Steady stands for services and public safety, particularly as the city faces a projected $33 million shortfall

St. Petersburg, FL · 22h

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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 · 9h

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Coast-to-coast Florida bike ride raises money for veteran wishes

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Army veteran Patrick Manning rode nearly 250 miles across Florida to raise money and awareness for the Denis V. Cooper Foundation, a nonprofit that grants wishes for veterans in Sarasota and Manatee counties. Manning’s ride began at the St. Pete Pier and ended four days...

Florida · 1d

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Eckerd College adjusts scope after $3 million budget deficit

For the 2026-2027 academic year, Eckerd College planned a budget for 1,743 students. Only 1,700 enrolled this fall. This means that there is a deficit equivalent to the revenue from 43 students. At an average cost of $70,668 per student per year, that puts the college in a deficit that could be as high as $3 million for this academic year.

St. Petersburg, FL · 1d

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Ohlrich the new mayor of Sarasota, with Ahearn-Koch serving as vice mayor

Entler formally joins City Commission during Nov. 6 special meeting. Along with a new commissioner, the City of Sarasota has a new mayor and a new vice mayor, thanks to votes taken during a special meeting of the board members on Nov. 6. With Flo Entler of Arlington Park replacing...

Sarasota, FL · 22h

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Drift Bar to open at Sundial in downtown St. Petersburg

Next Level Brands plans to open Drift Bar, a 150-seat outdoor cocktail bar at Sundial in downtown St. Petersburg, on Nov. 28, adding a second concept to the shopping and dining center after opening Forbici earlier this year. Co-founders Jeff Gigante, Joseph Guggino and Andrew Wright have partnered with Michael Connor, president and CEO of Paradise Ventures, to open the bar in Sundial’s outdoor pavilion. Paradise Ventures and Wright’s Ally Capital Group jointly own the property.

St. Petersburg, FL · 4h

Bay News 9

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Walk Forward tradition teaching Bay Haven students about civil rights history

SARASOTA, Fla. — Walking to school at Bay Haven of Basics Plus looked different on Thursday morning. They took the classroom outside for the annual Walk Forward: The Ruby Bridges Sarasota Initiative. It’s inspired by Ruby Bridges, who was the first African American child to attend a formerly all-white...

Sarasota, FL · 23h

Creative Loafing Tampa Bay

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FloridaRama Fest and Tigertail Asian Film Festival among best ‘Art Everywhere’ events happening in Pinellas November 12-18

Pinellas' Art Everywhere celebration kicks off with another week of events happening Nov. 12-18, 2026, topped by FloridaRAMA's fifth anniversary festival, the Tigertail Asian Film Festival and more. The post FloridaRama Fest and Tigertail Asian Film Festival among best ‘Art Everywhere’ events happening in Pinellas November 12-18 appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .

Pinellas County, FL · 1d

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Ferg’s owner discusses entrepreneurship at USF forum

Ferg’s Sports Bar and Grill owner Mark Ferguson was not initially a restaurateur. Prior to opening his St. Petersburg-based establishment, Ferguson was a physical education teacher at Southside Fundamental Middle School. However, he saw an opportunity to create a space to bring sports fans together. The entrepreneur eventually acquired...

Tampa, FL · 2d

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Mayors’ Feed the Hungry hosts Thanksgiving food drive at Nathan Benderson Park

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A community-wide Thanksgiving food drive is bringing Suncoast residents together to fight hunger while honoring the legacy of a local philanthropist. The Mayors’ Feed the Hungry Program is partnering with Nathan Benderson Park to collect 109,000 pounds of food in honor of what would have been Nathan Benderson’s 109th birthday on November 20.

Sarasota County, FL · 1d

Bay News 9

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St. Pete voters OK longer lease terms at Port, opening door for expansion

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — St. Petersburg voters approved Charter Amendment 2 last week, allowing leases of up to 25 years at the Port of St. Petersburg, an increase from the previous 10-year limit. The measure was approved by 64 percent of voters. The port is home to a Coast...

St. Petersburg, FL · 1d

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St. Petersburg Approves Up to $2M for Downtown Cleaning and Hospitality Services

The St. Petersburg City Council voted 7-1 on Nov. 5 to approve approximately $2 million over three years. The money will pay for daily cleaning, maintenance, and hospitality work across roughly 226 acres of downtown, St. Pete Catalyst reported. Vice Chair Richie Floyd cast the only vote against it. Under...

St. Petersburg, FL · 1d

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Sarasota Medieval Fair returns for five weekends of jousting and entertainment

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Knights, performers and artisans are gathering in Myakka City for the Sarasota Medieval Fair, an annual event that combines medieval-themed entertainment with shopping, food and games. The fair is in its 22nd year and takes place at the Woods of Mallaranny, a wooded venue at 29847...

Sarasota, FL · 1d

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SPC awarded $2.9 million AI-focused federal grant

November 12, 2026 - St. Petersburg College has been awarded a $2.9 million, five-year federal grant to "modernize its technology infrastructure and expand artificial intelligence (AI) tools designed to help students succeed in college and prepare for the workforce," according to a prepared statement. The funding will be provided through the Title III, Part A Strengthening Institutions Program, which is "a U.S. Department of Education initiative administered by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration." For more information, visit this link.

St. Petersburg, FL · 1d

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St. Petersburg approves zoning appeal for Fourth Street Chick-fil-A expansion

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The St. Petersburg City Council approved a zoning appeal for the Chick-fil-A on Fourth Street last Thursday, clearing one step in the restaurant’s plan to expand its parking lot and drive-thru area. The expansion is needed because the drive-thru line often backs up onto...

St. Petersburg, FL · 1d