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  1. Quiz: When do you turn on the heat in Florida?
    • Viewpoints
    A skater laces up beside a pile of sandals and Crocs before hitting the ice rink the Winter Village at Tampa's Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park in 2023.
  2. Gasparilla Music Festival to return in 2026 at a new Tampa venue
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  3. Behind the scenes of The Nutcracker in Tampa
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    A scenery piece is laid out by the stage crew as they prepare for The Nutcracker at the Straz Center on Monday in Tampa.
  5. In Clearwater, Hanukkah celebration comes with heightened security
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    From left: Marc Silver of Palm Harbor and Rabbi Levy Hodakov of Clearwater watch as Clearwater Mayor Bruce Rector lights the first menorah candle on a licorice-themed menorah while participating in the Chabad of Clearwater’s Chanukah Concert and Celebration on Sunday at Coachman Park.
  6. Top events in Tampa Bay for the week of Dec. 15
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    Spectators line the Riverwalk to watch hundreds of illuminated boats make their way down the Hillsborough River as part of the Holiday Lighted Boat Parade.
  7. Get into the holiday spirit at this Christmas-themed dive bar in Tampa
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    Bartender Kayla Dunlop serves up a Mistletoe Margarita at Joy Bar, a year-round Christmas-themed dive bar in Tampa.
  8. In St. Petersburg, seniors stay active with water aerobics
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    Water aerobics instructor Apy Figueroa, legs in foreground, dances on the pool deck as she demonstrates the movement for her water aerobics class of about 25 seniors at the North Shore Aquatic Complex in St. Petersburg on Dec. 10. In front and center following along is Ellen Lewis, 70, from St. Pete.
  9. Country Thunder Florida festival heads to St. Pete Beach this year
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    The traveling music festival Country Thunder, shown here in 2021 in Orlando, is coming to St. Pete Beach in 2026.
  10. Top events in Tampa Bay for the week of Dec. 8
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    As the sun set behind the Clearwater Memorial Causeway Bridge, Clearwater Mayor Bruce Rector lit the first candle of a cookie-themed menorah, symbolizing the beginning of the eight-day Jewish holiday last year at Coachman Park.
  11. Check out 19 new murals across St. Petersburg
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    An aerial drone view as artist Taylor Smith, aka Dreamweaver, works on her mural as she paints the alley side of the Vernis Bowling building, 696 1st Ave N, on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025 in St. Petersburg. The SHINE Mural Festival is celebrating its 11th year.
  12. Florida, let’s put money into our state parks | Column
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    Hillsborough River State Park features the River Rapids Nature Trail, which is one of four inside of the park and measures out as an unpaved 1.4-mile loop.
  13. St. Petersburg’s Discord Addams will compete on ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’
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    Discord Addams, a "high-fashion punk rock maximalist" from St. Petersburg, is heading to RuPaul's Drag Race for the show's 18th season. The Florida-based queen has performed at COCKtail St. Pete and will return for a premiere party.
  14. Top events in Tampa Bay for the week of Dec. 1
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    Tis the season for tree lighting ceremonies around Tampa Bay.
  15. Holiday tree auction takes root at Carrollwood Cultural Center
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    Holiday-themed trees are on display and up for auction at Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road, through Dec. 14. Proceeds benefit the Tom Jones Tuition Assistance Fund. The auction raised more than $2,700 last year.
  16. Simeon Rice joins Ring, charitable cleats and more from Bucs-Cardinals
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    Bucs linebacker Anthony Nelson celebrates after he tackles Cardinals running back Bam Knight and forces a turnover on downs during the fourth quarter.
  17. Take to the outdoors on these Hillsborough hiking trails this holiday season
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    Hillsborough County's Hiking Spree kickoff on Nov. 1 drew a big crowd of eager hikers.
  18. Yarn meets java at St. Petersburg’s coziest new hangout
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    The Common Thread offers a wide range of yarns, tools and accessories, while workshops cover knitting, crocheting, embroidery and advanced techniques like brioche stitching, sock knitting, rug tufting and needlepoint.
  19. St. Petersburg’s annual Shopapalooza returns this weekend
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    Shoppers browse for items at vendor booths during the Shopapalooza Festival at Vinoy Park on Nov. 25, 2023, in St. Petersburg. The annual tradition returns to the park this weekend.
  20. Florida Strawberry Festival adds Joan Jett, Ginuwine and others to 2026 lineup
    • Music News
    Joan Jett opened for the Who in 2015 in Tampa.
  21. Florida fantasy reigns at Lucy Sparrow’s 13,000-item felt store in St. Pete
    • Visual Arts
    British artist Lucy Sparrow speaks to a reporter during a media event for Lucy Sparrow's Quick Shop, a 13,000-item installation inspired by Florida roadside attractions, citrus labels and produce, at FloridaRAMA on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, in St. Petersburg.
  22. These are the 20 best dishes I ate in 2025
    • Food
    Senior food and dining critic Helen Freund breaks down her favorite bites of 2025.
  23. Top events in Tampa Bay for the week of Nov. 24
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    Come dressed as your favorite bird, or just regular running gear, for the annual Turkey Trot 5K in Clearwater.
  24. Inside the 12,000-photo quest to document Tampa’s last cigar factories
    • History
    Drew Newman, great-grandson of J.C. Newman Cigar Co.'s founder, on left, and Zack Wittman, journalist and documentary photographer, pictured with their new photo book at J.C. Newman Cigar Co. factory, 2701 N 16th St, on Friday, Nov. 14, in Tampa. The two were photographed in the American Room as cigar rolling was taking place.
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