Saturday, April 23, 2022

Things to Do St. Pete: April 22-27

Things to Do St. Pete: April 22-27

International Film Friday Unearth the tale of scientists planning to build the world's largest telescope on Hawaii's sacred mountain, Mauna Kea.

For Female Vets Creative Clay has a new, free program for female veterans and military personnel: The Creative Care Art Therapy Workshops for Women. Classes run every Friday and combine art and emotional therapy to those seeking a sense of well-being. Creative Clay, 1846 1st Ave. S., St. Pete.

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Little Feat to play 'Waiting for Columbus' Monday in Jacksonville

The album features many of the band's best-known songs — "Fat Man in the Bathtub," "Willin'," "Dixie Chicken" — but it nearly spelled the end of Little Feat when it was released.

"Waiting for Columbus" remains a Feat fan favorite, containing most of the band's best-known songs, stretched out to leave room for improvisational jams and a horn section.

Publisher: The Florida Times-Union
Date: The Florida Times-Union
Author: Tom Szaroleta
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Friday, April 22, 2022

Gov. DeSantis' Feud With Disney Could Push $2 Billion of Debt On Taxpayers - Inside the Magic

More information recently came out regarding the battle between Gov. DeSantis and Disney revealing taxpayers may be getting the short end of the stick.

The last few months have been an incredibly tumultuous time for The Walt Disney Company. As soon as word got out that the company had actually backhandedly supported Florida's controversial Parental Rights law, fans, employees, and leaders were stunned.

Publisher: Inside the Magic
Date: 2022-04-20T14:33:29 00:00
Author: Luke Dammann
Twitter: @InsideTheMagic
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Masks now optional for travelers on buses, planes and trains after judge's ruling – Sun Sentinel

Masks designed to curb COVID-19 in public places are now optional for travelers who climb aboard planes, trains and buses, operators said Tuesday.

A traveler walks by a COVID-19 testing sign at Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport on Thursday Dec. 23, 2021. There is a fee for the testing located on the lower level of Terminal 3. (Susan Stocker / South Florida Sun Sentinel)

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On Board With: Sebastian Noel | Boating Mag
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Publisher: Boating Mag
Date: 2022-04-21T12:46:44 00:00
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Homes swallowed by sinkholes and other mysteriously disappeared houses
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Cast Members Ruin Costly Experience Leaving Guest Extremely Disappointed - Inside the Magic

The experience only got worse as the original poster fell behind during the process and had to be assisted by two Cast Members due to a faulty piece while the rest of the group did the emotional lighting of the sabers.

My group was brought in at 10PM or so. I already flat out noticed that we were being rushed before we were even going in. The whole experience felt really superficial and I was able to tell the employee didn’t care.

Publisher: Inside the Magic
Date: 2022-04-20T14:31:55 00:00
Author: Ed Aguila
Twitter: @InsideTheMagic
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The Fort Myers, Cape Coral, LaBelle boys weightlifters headed to state

The boys weightlifting state meet will run for three days, Thursday-Saturday, at Port St. Joe High School.

Class 3A will be Thursday, 2A on Friday and A on Saturday as state medals will be earned in the traditional (bench press plus clean and jerk) and snatch lifts.

Publisher: The News-Press
Author: Ed Reed
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Sunday calendar: Community and entertainment events starting April 24 – Sun Sentinel

This is a list of reader-submitted public events, virtual and in-person. CDC physical distancing and other guidelines may apply. Use the contact information to verify details. All programs and activities are subject to change without notice.

11th annual Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K , 7 a.m. April 24, hosted by Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Huizenga Plaza, 32 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Event is community-driven to raise awareness about drunken driving and underage drinking. 877-ASK-MADD. Free.

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With so many Tampa jokes on TV, we asked comedy writers: What's so funny about Tampa?

He was pointing out the absurdity of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony, "the most famous song of all time," having received 10,000 dislikes on YouTube.

"Your music stinks, bro," Brennan sneered, impersonating one of those downvoting bozos. Punchline: "And I know music. I'm from Tampa."

Publisher: Tampa Bay Times
Date: 2022-04-20 09:00:02
Twitter: @TB_Times
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Jacksonville high school lacrosse first round playoff previews, Bartram Trail

It's a Bear warning: Bartram Trail reached the state semis a year ago, and there's no reason they shouldn't be in the hunt for a repeat. Ryann Frechette, Marina Dean and Maggie Bennett all have more than 50 goals on the season.

Frequent St. Johns County rivals clash once more, nearly a month after the Sharks' 18-4 victory. Ponte Vedra junior Anna Taraboletti, with 57 goals, ranks among Northeast Florida's most dangerous players around the net. The winner would next play Tuesday night against Lake Mary or Lake Brantley.

Publisher: The Florida Times-Union
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First Coast Varsity Weekly: Perfect game club for Providence's Joey Trawick

It took a while for Joey Trawick to realize just how well she was pitching for Providence softball on Thursday night.

"I didn't really think about it until the end, like the sixth inning," she said. "On my second-to-last batter, I was like, 'Oh, I don't think that anybody's gotten on base or anything.' I didn't really try to think about it."

Publisher: The Florida Times-Union
Date: The Florida Times-Union
Author: Clayton Freeman
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George Lopez Pilot Casts Laci Mosley, Kiran Deol; Kelly Park to Direct - Variety

George Lopez and Mayan Lopez’s NBC comedy pilot “ Lopez vs. Lopez ” has cast Laci Mosley and Kiran Deol in recurring roles and set Kelly Park to direct, Variety has learned exclusively.

Mosley will play Brookie, Mayan’s co-worker and best friend who always knows what’s trending (and sometimes it’s her feet pics). Deol will play Dr. Pocha, the veterinarian who employs Mayan and Brookie and is better at saving pets than talking to people.

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Publisher: Variety
Date: 2022-04-20 13:00:16
Author: Selome Hailu
Twitter: @Variety
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High School ‘Trespasser’ Stabs 15-Year-Old Softball Star in Broad Daylight – ...

Her family identified her as Alicia Reynaga, a star player on the school’s softball team who was known as “Lala,” Monday evening during a vigil outside the school, KXTV reported .

Police said Gray drove through a campus gate at Stagg High School around 11 a.m., parked in the front parking lot, and walked toward the school. He attacked the girl before school security and staff could stop him, the Stockton Record reported .

Publisher: Crime Online
Date: 2022-04-19T08:59:01-04:00
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Thursday, April 21, 2022

Orlando ICON Park FreeFall accident report finds seat was adjusted

"The cause of the subject accident was that Tyre Sampson was not properly secured in the seat primarily due to mis-adjustment of the harness proximity sensor," the report said.

The average restraint opening is about 3 inches, but on the two modified seats, the gap was about 6 inches, according to the report. The gap may have expanded during the ride, and as the attraction slowed, Tyre slipped between the seat and the harness.

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Alligator chomps down on stingray at Florida park

David Moroney shared video with FOX 35 News of an alligator eating a stingray Canaveral National Seashore in Florida.

TITUSVILLE, Fla. - A very hungry alligator was caught on camera having a stingray for a snack on a warm, sunny day in Florida. 

Publisher: FOX 35 Orlando
Date: 2022-04-18
Twitter: @fox35news
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Florida dog named 'TobyKeith' breaks record as oldest in the world

According to the Guinness Book of World Records (GWR), a Chihuahua named TobyKeith from Palm Beach County achieved the title at 21 years and 66 days old.

"I was a volunteer at Peggy Adams Animal Rescue and one of the employees told me about an elderly couple trying to surrender a puppy because they could not take care of him any longer," Gisela said. TobyKeith's former owners had named him Peanut Butter, but Gisela later changed it.

Publisher: FOX 35 Orlando
Date: 2022-04-19
Twitter: @fox35news
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Global Surgical Nonprofit Operation Smile Recognizes Devoted Volunteers for National Volunteer Month

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. , April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- April is National Volunteer Month. This is a time to recognize the importance of volunteering and celebrate the significant contributions volunteers make by donating their time and skills to worthy causes.

Operation Smile provides a plethora of ways for individuals to get involved and volunteer with the organization.

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Earth Day Quiz: How much do you know about climate change?

People around the world will mark Earth Day on 22nd April - a chance to focus on the planet and threats to the natural world.

How well have you followed news coverage of the climate crisis in the last 365 days? Take our quiz below to find out.

1) 50 per cent . 2) Shell 3) 49.6 C (121.3 F) 4) Dixie Fire 5) New York 6) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change . 7) The Doomsday Glacier 8) Sixth Hottest Year on Record 9) Glasgow 10) 415 ppm

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Bird flu, mask mandates, Boston Marathon winners, Ukraine. It's Monday's news.
Publisher: USA TODAY
Author: Laura L Davis
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Gloria Calderón Kellett on How Writers Can Tell Compelling Stories About Climate Change

The nonprofit organization's new playbook titled "Good Energy: A Playbook for Screenwriting in the Age of Climate Change," is a resource guide aimed at helping industry professionals integrate climate in the storylines of film and television projects.

Hosted by Good Energy and Bloomberg Philanthropies, the event took place at the museum's fifth-floor Tea Room and Wilshire Terrance, where attendees enjoyed cocktails as the sun was setting over the L.A. skyline.

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Ormond Beach Police Explorers receive $2,500 donation | Ormond Beach Observer

On Monday, April 11, officers with The Fraternal Order of Eagles #4435 Ormond-by-the-Sea Ladies Auxiliary presented the Ormond Beach Police Explorers program with a $2,500 donation. 

The Ormond Beach Police Explorers is a program that recruits teens between 14 and 18 who seek a potential career in law enforcement. The Police Explorers have been raising funds to help with state competitions, trainings, new uniforms and equipment. 

Publisher: Ormond Beach Observer
Date: 2022-04-18T18:00:00-04:00
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Florida hotel will be the first newbuild for Radisson Individuals brand: Travel Weekly

The Cocoa Village Hotel in Cocoa, Fla., will be part of Radisson Hotel Group, signing on as the first new property to join the company's Radisson Individuals soft brand.

Expected to open next year, the 107-room Cocoa Village Hotel will be located in downtown Cocoa, offering guests quick access to nearby Port Canaveral.

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MLB's Spring Training Delay Cost Hotels as Much as $51 Million in Revenue

When Major League Baseball's owners and the MLB Players Association could not come to an agreement on the collective bargaining agreement before the originally scheduled start of Spring Training, the impact was wider than just baseball.

Communities in Florida and Arizona, which host the Grapefruit and Cactus leagues respectively, were left without the familiar sign of early spring, and hotel markets in those two states were left with two fewer weeks of room nights to sell to visiting fans, a valuable demand source.

Publisher: CoStar
Date: 2022-04-21T09:28:23-0400
Author: Hannah Smith
Twitter: @CoStarNews
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Hotel inspections: Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin counties in March

In the most recent 30-day reporting period, 24 Treasure Coast hotels were inspected. Twenty passed first inspections. Four others did not pass their first inspections. Four were issued warnings or were recommended for administrative complaints.

Sandpiper , 555 NE Ocean Blvd., Stuart, had two violations including no form of ventilation provided in the bedroom in unit 3105; and stairway/platform/balcony railing is in disrepair.

Publisher: Treasure Coast
Author: Janet Begley
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Inflation and staffing shortages threaten recovery of Florida lodging industry - Villages-News.com

The American Hotel and Lodging Association has released a report that projects hotel business travel revenue will remain down this year 23 percent below pre-pandemic levels, ending the 2022 down more than $20 billion compared to 2019.

"Florida remains a top destination for both leisure and business travel, but today's projections have Florida ending the year 11 percent down for business travel.

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Publisher: Villages-News: News, photos, events in The Villages, Florida
Date: 2022-04-19T22:30:31 00:00
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Customized song selection: The impact of a NCEA Championship | Sports | ocolly.com

OSU's Larry Sanchez wins Equestrian Coach of the Year during the 2019 Big 12 Equestrian Championship, at Totusek Arena in Stillwater, OK, on March 29-30, 2019.

Sanchez, Oklahoma State equestrian coach, and his team walked into the Yellow Pony, an upscale restaurant on the first floor of OSU's Florida hotel, and applause immediately erupted.

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More Cubans Crossing US Border From Mexico – CBS Miami

MIAMI (CBSMiami/AP) — While the US Coast Guard patrols the waters off South Florida looking to intercept Cubans trying to enter the country illegally, there's a new migration front to our west. More and more Cuban migrants are coming to the U.S.

After leaving Cuba, a mother of two tried to get her children and parents into the U.S. through legal channels for years.

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Date: 2022-04-21T11:55:32 00:00
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Wednesday, April 20, 2022

Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.

He has directed a sizable share of his fundraising as NRSC chair to his own accounts, while shifting digital revenue away from Senate campaigns and buying ads promoting himself that look all but identical to spots he does for the national committee.

During a Feb. 28 meeting with Senate leadership in McConnell's office, other senators brought articles that showed members being attacked for various parts of his plan, particularly the tax provision and another imposing term limits.

Publisher: Washington Post
Date: 2022-04-18T09:00:42.802Z
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Tuesday, April 19, 2022

From Mimosas To Egg Hunts: Best Things To Do In South Florida On Easter Sunday

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Sunday is Easter Sunday and what better way to spend it than with family and friends in sunny South Florida.

City Of Hialeah Easter Extravaganza: Stop by Milander Park in Hialeah as their Easter Extravanganza takes place, as their Easter egg hunt featuring more than 50,000 eggs are waiting to be found.

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How they connect in Florida: Health, hurricanes and heat

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5 things to do in the 'friendly city' of Bradenton, Florida

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?

Publisher: WJXT
Date: 2022-04-15T13:30:51.277Z
Author: Keith Dunlap
Twitter: @WJXT
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Fox News Host Calls Out Disputed Ron DeSantis Claim of CRT in Math Books: 'They Do Need to Come Up ...

Fox News anchor Harris Faulkner discussed Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) defending the state's decision to reject math textbooks with radio talk show host Jason Rantz on Tuesday.

"Not that it was anybody's intention but they need to come up with examples on this," Faulkner then said.

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Most Americans STILL approve of Florida's anti-grooming law despite the left's smear ...

Most Americans STILL approve of Florida's anti-grooming law despite the left's smear ...

A nationwide survey published last week shows that a large number of US adults are still in support of Florida's Parental Rights in Education bill, despite prolonged retaliation in the time since it was declared law for the state.

"The Governor of Florida signed the 'Parental Rights in Education bill,' forbidding classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity from kindergarten through third grade. To what extent do you agree or disagree?"

Publisher: The Post Millennial
Date: 2022-04-18T19:18:58.000-04:00
Author: Nick Monroe
Twitter: @TPostMillennial
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Gwen Hunt: We must confront growing range of lies, prejudices in U.S. | Columns | joplinglobe.com

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs the Parental Rights in Education bill at Classical Preparatory school Monday, March 28, 2022 in Shady Hills, Fla.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a news conference Feb. 1 in Miami. DeSantis has signed a bill that forbids instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade.

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CURRICULUM QUESTIONS | Concerns raised over rainbow flags, family structure lessons | WBFF
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Publisher: WBFF
Date: 2022-04-15T16:54:04 00:00
Author: Margaret Chadbourn
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Daily Headlines | Monday April 18, 2022 - Daily Citizen

“Don’t be distracted by criticism. Remember, the only taste of success some people have is when they take a bite out of you.”

According to feminist author Jill Filipovic, stay-at-home-moms are responsible for producing and encouraging the very worst of men. They're also a drag on society and doing more harm than good to themselves, too.

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Publisher: Daily Citizen
Date: 2022-04-18T15:16:26 00:00
Twitter: @FocusCitizen
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FACT FOCUS: Posts maligning Disney lack evidence

But these attacks on Disney, which have escalated across social media since the bill passed in late March, are misleading and not supported by facts.

THE FACTS: These claims are not supported by evidence. Social media posts in recent weeks have pointed to three different examples of purported connections between Disney and Epstein, none of which stands up to further investigation.

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Publisher: WPTV
Date: 2022-04-17T19:59:15.305
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‘We’re elated:’ Passengers, airline employees react to mask mandate ruling

ORLANDO, Fla. – After about two years of masking up on public transportation, wearing face coverings is now optional for travelers.

"We're elated. There's thousands of us that are communicating today that are pilots and flight attendants that are ecstatic," flight attendant Tammy Gipp said.

Publisher: WKMG
Date: 2022-04-19T02:11:11.331Z
Author: Treasure Roberts
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5 Things You're Going to Love about the New River Falls at Orlando World Center Marriott

There are myriad aspects that make Orlando World Center Marriott an ideal choice for a Central Florida family getaway, but the property's creativity might take the cake.

When I visited earlier this year , this new playground was still under construction, but signs and renderings on display throughout the resort made it clear that things would soon be much different here.

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9-Year-Old Girl Mauled By 8-Foot Shark While Snorkeling In Florida

A harrowing incident unfolded on the sun-kissed shores of Florida's Gulf Coast, leaving a youngster shaken. A 9-year-old girl, ident...