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“Unfortunately, there are people who seem to have either forgotten the lessons of the Holocaust,” Stillman explained, “or maybe they never learned those lessons.”

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Mr. Lamb, who spent a decade performing and recording with Duke Ellington, will celebrate his 92nd birthday at a sold-out concert Saturday.

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Welch, who has remained mum on the recent setbacks, insists he is not down for the count. He expressed confidence in his ability to overcome challenges and pride in his community-based support.

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Story Keepers, a startup theatrical organization with big ambitions, will produce "The Pink Unicorn" in private homes.

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Former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist is fueling speculation about a potential run for St. Petersburg mayor after his PAC, St. Pete Shines, reported raising nearly $750,000 in a single quarter.

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Duke Energy Florida recently completed upgrades at the Bartow Power Plant as part of one of the largest coordinated gas turbine improvement projects in the company’s history.

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“The real question is, Will this help sell movie tickets? We’ll see. I’m trying to catch before and after. Dinner and a movie? Movie night or whatever? It’s one-stop shopping now."

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A new statewide animal abuse database launches Jan. 1 — named in the wake of a tragic case that touched Pinellas County — to help keep pets safe and out of harm’s way. 🐕❤️

Read how this law will give shelters and families a powerful new resource

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Local data from Visit St. Pete-Clearwater (VSPC) mirrors a national trend: Canadians spent 17% less in the area this year. The number of overnight stays decreased by 17.6%.

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The Symani Surgical System, developed by Jacksonville-based Medical Microinstruments, Inc., consists of “smaller robotic components” and “enhanced controls.”

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Yes in God’s Backyard (YIGBY) empowers city officials and local faith leaders to expedite and bolster affordable housing opportunities by utilizing vacant land owned by religious institutions.

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Developers behind the long-awaited Tangerine Plaza redevelopment just received another year to secure funding and meet their requirements.

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“As we know, there is a rising cost of living and a lot of inflation, especially with groceries. So, we really just wanted to fill the gap,” Jessurun said.

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While it remains unclear if the city would consider using a rebuilt Trop, which sits on relatively high ground in St. Petersburg, as a storm shelter for residents, Mayor Ken Welch recently noted its “bones” are in “very good shape.”

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Critics of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts are many in Florida, he concedes, and so a city employee focused solely on the behalf of the LGBTQ+ community – and its interaction with others in the population – is now more important than ever.

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“This cemetery is being punished; first because African Americans couldn’t be buried in city limits,” Williams said. “Now we’re being punished because you can’t help them – because they are outside of the city limits.”

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For many survivors of domestic violence, leaving isn’t as simple as walking out the door — 89% report their pets were threatened, harmed, or used to control them.

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The one-time teen idol took 40 years off, and thrived as a writer and producer for TV. He brings his "songs and stories" stage show to the Capitol Theatre Friday

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“We’re going to win, but that’s not going to be the story,” Jolly concluded. “The story is going to be that Florida’s voters, for the first time in three decades, have formed a new, emerging political coalition that we have not seen before.”

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City council members unanimously approved selling the once-beloved educational institution to a local nonprofit Thursday. St. Pete for STEAM will purchase the neglected building and 3.9 acres of land for $1.6 million.

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