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April 28-May 1: SunFest, waterfront art and music festival, 100 S. Clematis St., West Palm Beach, sunfest.com
April 30-May 1: Fort Lauderdale Air Show, featuring the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, Fort Lauderdale Beach, fortlauderdaleairshow.com
May 4-8: Key West Songwriters Festival, various events and venues, keywestsongwritersfestival.com
The Pompano Beach Seafood Festival is not until next weekend, but I feel like it should be mentioned now so we're not caught off-guard, you know, scuttling around like a crawfish with its head sucked off.
Included among nearly two dozen acts performing on two stages is a who's-who of popular local bands, including Spred the Dub, Shaw Davis & the Black Ties, the Copper Tones, Valerie Tyson, Tasty Vibrations, Uproot Hootenanny, the Resolvers, Guavatron, the Weedline and many others.
OK, there are plenty of cities that would advertise themselves as friendly, but Bradenton, Florida takes it a step further with its motto, "The Friendly City."
It's a popular destination for travelers with its location along the Manatee River and warm climate, but what exactly is there to do in Bradenton?
It's Easter weekend, and that's usually the very definition of spring. That's certainly true of the events and activities going on around the Ancient City this week — a festival, an Easter parade, two concerts and a birding event. Plus the weather is warming up, leading to perfect beach days.
And it's not like Napier and his staff will go off to an exclusive resort beach, put their feet up and sip frothy beers for the next month.
In fact, the next month is going to be critical for the 2022 football team because of the transfer portal.
In a perfect world, Napier will see all of the players he doesn't think can contribute transfer out and players that can play transfer in.
Future articles in this annual series will spotlight destinations in Manatee County as well as the south Sarasota County communities of Venice, North Port, Osprey and Nokomis.
Featuring 15 acres of fabulous flora on Sarasota Bay, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is a slice of paradise within walking distance of Main Street.
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On Tuesday, Florida's Senate Education Committee approved SB 148 that was sponsored by State Senator Manny Diaz Jr.
"An individual, by virtue of his or her race or sex, does not bear responsibility for actions committed in the past by other members of the same race or sex.
Escambia County and Pensacola leaders have joined other local governments across the state in calling on Gov. Ron DeSantis to veto SB 620, dubbed the Local Business Protection Act.
The bill gives a business that has operated for more than three years the ability to sue a local government if it passes a regulation that costs the business more than 15% of its profits.
Ohio lawmakers said critics are misleading the public about legislation opponents have dubbed the Buckeye State's version of the "Don't Say Gay" bill.
State Reps. Jean Schmidt and Rep. Mike Loychik introduced legislation that would ban classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity from kindergarten to third grade, and then would allow age-appropriate discussion for older students.
Days after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed what opponents have called the state's " Don't Say Gay " bill into law, Will Larkins – a 17-year-old junior at Florida's Winter Park High School and co-founder of his school's Queer Student Union – asked his history teacher whether upcoming ...
"Bill is a highly seasoned and experienced industry veteran who will bring immeasurable knowledge to our organization," said Carl Sacks, LCA Executive Director.
Widely recognized as one of the largest catering brands in South Florida, BHCEP typically caters over 800 events a year, with 40 full-time and more than 200 on-call employees.
Florida lawmakers are letting DeSantis draw an absurd House map. Ohio's General Assembly districts have been struck… https://t.co/Z3enH4Ggfu marceelias (from Washington, DC) Thu Apr 14 20:56:59 +0000 2022
Ohio lawmakers defend Florida-style parental rights legislation against critics https://t.co/04SMLm2nIv FoxNews (from U.S.A.) Thu Apr 14 08:37:00 +0000 2022
Daytona Beach police are searching for an 11-year-old boy who hasn’t been seen since he got of his school bus Tuesday afternoon.
Connor Robertson is described as 5 feet 3 inches tall and about 130 pounds with blond hair, the Daytona Beach Police Department said .
The McIntosh County Sheriff’s Department in McIntosh, Oklahoma, is searching for a 4-year-old boy who disappeared Monday.
Zaiven Wyatt Houke, who is autistic and nonverbal, was last seen wearing a blue and white pull-up diaper at his home in the Emerald Bay community, near Checotah.
Months after breaking free from a restrictive conservatorship, pop superstar Britney Spears is pregnant with her third child, but fans fear she could have another breakdown.
CrimeOnline’s Nancy Grace spoke to Fox News about the Spears’ latest pregnancy and stressed it was Spears’ constitutional right to have children.
NYPD Chief of Department Kenneth Corey confirmed that the man’s girlfriend, Brianna Cortez, contacted 911 and said her child’s father took numerous pills and claimed he wanted to die while holding a machete.
“After officers were able to get the older woman out of the apartment, officers deployed a Taser,” Corey said. “The Taser had no effect. One officer then discharged approximately three rounds, striking the male in the groin area.”
The show honors more than 200 high school athletes from Collier and Lee counties as well as awarding players of the year for more than 20 sports.
The 2022 Southwest Florida High School Sports Awards is part of the USA Today High School Sports Awards program, the largest high school sports recognition program in the country.
Stewart Cink is lined at long-shot odds of 110-1 to win his fourth RBC Heritage Classic. Cink won the tournament last year, as well as in 2004 and 2000.
While Florida sports betting is still legalized and endorsed as state law, it is still very possible to bet on the sport of golf in the state of Florida.
When Stars on Ice, uh, hits the ice Friday night in Estero, Florida, it will be for the first time in two years. Spicing up the tour: an Olympic gold medalist and two world champions. The 24-city tour was idled by the COVID-19 pandemic, but it returns with Beijing winner Nathan Chen...
A historic night for women's basketball in Southwest Florida as two former college stars get drafted in the 2022 WNBA Draft.Florida Gulf Coast guard Kierstan Bell goes to the Las Vegas Aces with the 11th overall pick. Bell becomes the first FGCU player to be drafted in the first round...
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The list of possible Miami Heat first-round playoff opponents has been whittled from four at the start of the NBA play-in round to two: the Atlanta Hawks or the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Those two teams will meet Friday at 7:30 p.m. in Cleveland to determine which will travel to South Florida for Sunday's 1 p.m. Game 1 of the opening-round best-of-seven series against the top-seeded Heat at FTX Arena.
Your tax dollars pay lawyers $745 an hour to defend unconstitutional laws | Commentary https://t.co/zSsFYQiupE https://t.co/VxC1rgqaUt orlandosentinel (from Orlando, FL) Tue Apr 12 22:08:46 +0000 2022
"And records the First Amendment Foundation obtained show Florida has paid lawyers $425 an hour and as much as $675… https://t.co/ZV8wx1jOOA AnnaForFlorida (from Orlando, FL) Wed Apr 13 19:29:46 +0000 2022
As much as $745 an hour. Shot down over & over by judges on the left & right. None of it serious policy. Just pande… https://t.co/Ti7gu20r6x Scott_Maxwell (from Orlando, FL) Tue Apr 12 21:32:58 +0000 2022
The Flagler Palm Coast News-Tribune publishes deed recordings of recent property sales in Flagler County supplied by the Flagler County Clerk of Circuit Court. The listings are limited to properties that sold for $300,000 or more.
Hendrix, John H to Klovanish, Darcy, part of section 7 with northerly right of way line of State Road 302, $320,000. Hagadus, Judith to 1145 Beech Blvd Land Trust, lots 7 and 9, block 71, Daytona North, $300,000.
If you’ve been to Disney World’s Animal Kingdom and you’re a thrill ride junkee, there’s probably nothing more exhilarating than riding Expedition Everest.
To note, Disney hasn’t outright said, ‘the ride’s still not in good shape” or anything, but some eagle-eyed Disney Parks experience users did realize Walt Disney World has made a key change.
Palm Coast’s much-vaunted $5.1 million splash pad at Holland Park hadn’t yet opened less than a year ago before it began curdling into a boondoggle.
It opened for barely a few weeks before failing twice, closing the second time in July and soon after closing for good.
A meeting with staff from Volusia County’s Parks, Recreation and Culture Division to discuss the tennis courts at Michael Crotty Bicentennial Park, located at 1850 Ocean Shore Blvd., is scheduled to take place at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 14.
In addition to the tennis courts, the meeting at the park’s community center will also address the option of adding pickleball courts.
Regarding your recent lead headline, “Future of Palm Coast? Look West,” might I suggest that when it comes to the future of Palm Coast — unless action is taken — it’s “Look South,” as in South Florida, or southwest, as in Greater Orlando.
Palm Coast's Belle Terre Park, which includes the city's Aquatics Center and Frieda Zamba pool, needs a "total rebuild" according to city staff presentation, and is more suitable as a neighborhood park than an aquatic center.
"I think we all see a finish line here. We have to better define it, describe it, and understand ... the other funding sources that are available, other than our ad valorem tax base."
(Editor’s Note: The following was submitted in response to former City Commissioner Jeff Boyle’s response in the April 7 edition.)
It is imperative to note that Consolidated Tomoka gained the ability to negotiate the future of their 3,000 acres between Daytona Beach and Ormond Beach in 2002 due to Boyle’s opposition to a proposed negotiated settlement between Daytona Beach and Ormond Beach regarding the “utility ...
After writing about former hotels that once graced the streets of Lakeland, it's clear that each paved the way for The Terrace.
The Terrace Hotel Lakeland, Tapestry Collection by Hilton , or Lakeland Terrace Hotel as it was once called , was built on the property where the Tremont House Hotel once stood. When the Tremont House fell, leaders felt it was only natural for a new hotel to take its place .
Beginning April 30, guests can meet exclusive Ninjago characters, enjoy ninja-themed shows, taste savory and delicious treats and participate in fun activities.
"Young ninjas can collect special elemental power stickers to master their ninja skills through interactive experiences all leading to the ultimate skills test with Master Wu in the brand-new show," Legoland described in a news release.
Mars Wrigley International Travel Retail (MITR) says its focus in the Americas market is to restore distribution of its core product portfolio at border stores, on airlines and at sea with the help of long-term distribution partner, B&S, as it prepares for a successful IAADFS Summit of ...
PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams announced that Frances Marie Eddings, 68, of Orlando, FL, and Jude Denis, 54, of Wyncote, PA, were convicted after trial in the Allentown Federal Courthouse of accessing a computer system without authorization for pecuniary gain ...
"Gator Nation! I am blessed to have been welcomed into this amazing university with open arms," Broughton said. "I am also very excited to share one last year with the best fanbase, and family, in the nation. Go Gators!"
After transferring from Rutgers prior to the 2021-22 campaign, Broughton excelled in UF's backcourt, averaging 10.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.4 steals per contest.
Elder Dr. Willie J. Williams, Holly Hills, is general president; Sister Shirley Lewis, Pensacola, is women's president.
Following the Opening Program on Monday, various sessions/activities will be held throughout the week beginning at 8 a.m. and continuing through 9 p.m. Worship services are noon and 6:30 p.m. each day.
Recent court filings revealed that prosecutors have declined to file criminal charges against 29-year-old Sarah Franks and 27-year-old Kaitlin O'Donovan . An investigation found that "the facts and circumstances revealed do not warrant prosecution at this time," prosecutors wrote.
Heads up for folks down in Montgomery county, we're watching some strong storms move across the area that could pro… https://t.co/0QWTY0tzWn NWSLittleRock (from Little Rock, Arkansas) Wed Apr 13 11:32:04 +0000 2022
As Commissioner, I led a fiscal turnaround and erased a $10 million deficit that I inherited from my predecessor —… https://t.co/xC76v3GACj JoshShapiroPA (from Pennsylvania, USA) Tue Apr 05 17:58:00 +0000 2022
A harrowing incident unfolded on the sun-kissed shores of Florida's Gulf Coast, leaving a youngster shaken. A 9-year-old girl, ident...
