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Tampa Bay Times

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Top events in Tampa Bay for the week of Nov. 9

Paula Cole: 8 p.m., at the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater. Tickets start at $45. Visit rutheckerdhall.com or call 727-791-7400. Mannheim Steamroller: 7 p.m., at the Duke Energy Center for the Arts — Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg. Tickets start at $67.05. Visit themahaffey.com.

Tampa Bay Area, FL · 3d

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Tampa Bay’s first Spirit Christmas store opens (yes, that Spirit)

Being in the holiday Spirit has new meaning this year. Spirit Christmas, the holiday-themed shop from spooky season pop-up Spirit Halloween, is now open at 2522 McMullen Booth Road in Clearwater. 2026 marks the Tampa Bay Area debut of the holiday season pop-up from the Spirit team famous for taking...

Clearwater, FL · 3d

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Pasco School Board Votes to Close Fox Hollow Elementary in 2027-28

The Pasco County School Board voted 4-1 on Nov. 3 to close and consolidate Fox Hollow Elementary School after the 2026-27 school year, despite objections from parents, staff and community members concerned about transportation, child care and the loss of a neighborhood school. Fox Hollow students will remain at their...

Pasco County, FL · 16h

Tampa Bay 28

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One calls kratom lifesaving, another blames it for loss as county tightens rules

Hillsborough County approved new restrictions on concentrated kratom products after emotional testimony from families and supporters divided over its risks and benefits.

Hillsborough County, FL · 1d

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Humane Society of Tampa Bay Opens Clearwater Clinic for Pet Care

The Humane Society of Tampa Bay opened a new animal clinic on Monday, Nov. 2, at 2907 State Road 590, Suite 5, in Clearwater. The nonprofit is growing its reach in Pinellas County. The one-story building has several exam rooms and sits close to the group's Clearwater animal shelter. Appointments...

Clearwater, FL · 1d

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Workers’ comp denied after classroom mold sickens teachers. Plus, Veterans Day reflections

Bardmoor Elementary School in Seminole has been dealing with mold, forcing students in at least four classes to change rooms. Parents were notified days later. Some teachers have sought medical care for breathing issues and filed for workers’ comp, but the Pinellas County School District has denied the claims.

Pinellas County, FL · 2d

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Publix Expands in Polk County: New Shopping Center Signals More Commercial Real Estate Opportunities in Central Florida

Publix Super Markets is making another move in Central Florida’s commercial real estate market, with the Lakeland-based grocery giant set to anchor a new shopping center in Polk County, Florida. The development, reported by the Tampa Bay Business Journal on November 9, 2026, adds to a growing list of grocery-anchored retail projects reshaping one of Florida’s important commercial growth corridors.

Polk County, FL · 3d

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It's a festival-filled weekend with a touch of Florida weirdness: Your Tampa Bay weekend plans

Good food, good art and a reason to get outside. This weekend's lineup has a little something for everyone. See what you can get into below. St. Pete Run Fest is taking over the downtown waterfront for a weekend of races, local art and community fun. You can run a 5K, 10K or half marathon, or cheer from the sidelines. There's even a half-mile walk/run with your four-legged friends. Visitors can also enjoy live music, local vendors, mural painting, and art installations. The festivities begin Friday, followed by races Saturday and Sunday near The Dalí Museum.

Tampa, FL · 18h

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Commissioners OK Rays stadium funding step as Hillsborough College plans for construction disruptions

TAMPA, Fla. — Members of the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to place the proposed Rays stadium project on the county’s Community Investment Tax funding list, a required step for the stadium deal to receive funding. As the deal moves through its final stages, Hillsborough...

Tampa, FL · 3d

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Hyde Park Village to host holiday extravaganza and annual tree lighting

The silver bells are almost ready to ring. Tampa’s tree lightings and Santa visits are just around the corner, and Hyde Park Village is kicking off the season early with its annual Holiday Happening on Thursday, November 19, from 5:30 to 8:00 PM. The evening brings live music, a...

Tampa, FL · 1d

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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 · 1d

WFLA

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Democrats see gains in Tallahassee, GOP keeps majority after midterms

Florida's newly elected lawmakers have freshman orientation this week.

Florida · 1d

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 · 1d

Tampa Bay 28

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Santa tours, fireworks among cuts considered in Safety Harbor after Amendment 3

Santa’s annual tour through Safety Harbor neighborhoods, the city’s Fourth of July fireworks and $145,000 in nonprofit grants are among the community programs that could lose city support.

Safety Harbor, FL · 1d

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Daydreamers Cafe and Grill in Safety Harbor

FOX 13's Charley Belcher takes us to Safety Harbor for a special Veterans Day event at Daydreamers Cafe and Grill.

Safety Harbor, FL · 1d

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Florida Schools Find 141 Guns in One Year as Safety Questions Mount

Parents demand answers after state data shows hundreds of firearms recovered on campuses while more teens report carrying handguns outside school. Independently researched, reported & reviewed by human journalists!

Florida · 2d

Tampa Bay Times

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Tampa ordered to produce records in South Howard flood project lawsuit

A judge sided with a business group in a lawsuit against the city of Tampa this month, ruling that the city must turn over records related to its South Howard Flood Relief project.

Tampa, FL · 1d

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Tampa's mayor says Amendment 3 will negatively impact city resources

Tampa, FL · 2d

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Dazzling ‘Season Spectacular’ brings a magical holiday experience to Water Street Tampa

One of the biggest and most magical events of the holiday season is taking over Water Street Tampa. The 5th Annual Season Spectacular transforms Water Street Tampa into a twinkling, cheer-filled wonderland, and it is one of the year’s must-experience events. The Season Spectacular kickoff party is Thursday, November...

Tampa, FL · 3d