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Today's riddle: Want to hear a joke about a broken pencil? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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1. Here's how St. Petersburg, Tampa parks rank against other major cities (tampabay.com) — St. Petersburg’s park system now ranks 19th in the nation, with 78% of residents living within a 10-minute walk of a park and a strong $222-per-person investment in green spaces. The city still slipped five spots as other communities improved, but it continues to outperform national averages in access, equity, and amenities despite smaller-than-average park sizes.
2. Women To Watch: Fancy Nancy Built a Network of Trust, Service, and Support (thegabber.com) — St. Petersburg and Gulfport residents may already know “Fancy Nancy” Dunham, the bail bonds and professional services owner who quietly helps neighbors navigate legal paperwork, court processes, and community resources. Her work spans local boards, school contracts, and daily Facebook posts connecting people with food, jobs, and aid, all while keeping clients’ dignity and privacy at the center.
3. St. Petersburg Police Officer of the Year honored (stpetecatalyst.com) — A longtime St. Petersburg civic group has named Detective Justin Woolverton the city’s Police Officer of the Year, honoring his investigative work and commitment to public safety. At a ceremony at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club, former governors and local leaders praised the city’s officers and highlighted how local charitable trusts support St. Petersburg police and firefighters pursuing higher education.
4. Rays rally for 4 in the eighth, beat the Orioles 5-3 to finish a sweep (houstonchronicle.com) — At Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, the Rays erupted for four runs in the eighth inning to stun the Orioles 5–3 and finish a sweep, thrilling home fans. Richie Palacios delivered the go-ahead single, Hunter Feduccia launched his first big-league homer, and strong bullpen work closed out a statement win for Tampa Bay.
5. Woodz Unveils U.S. Dates for 2026 'Archive. 1' World Tour (broadwayworld.com) — St. Pete music fans can catch South Korean artist Woodz at the Mahaffey Theater on Sunday, August 2, as part of his 2026 “Archive. 1” world tour. The U.S. leg also hits major cities nationwide, with tickets going on sale May 21 at 9 a.m. local time.
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