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Jimmy Buffet Snail | Spooky Art Show | Rare Rhino: FL Good News
1,500-Pound Pumpkin | Adopted Kitten | Rescued Dolphins | School Union Agreement | Nature Expo: FL Good News
FLORIDA — A new snail species named to honor Jimmy Buffet, an endangered rhino born at ZooTampa, rescued dolphins ready to meet the public.
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Lakeland Residents Challenged To Float Their Cardboard Boats
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The 18th annual Cardboard Boat Challenge and Lakes Festival will take place Saturday morning on Lake Hollingsworth.
Annual Nature Expo To Feature More Than 30 Vendors, Exhibitions
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Bird watchers and nature lovers are invited to come together for the annual Florida Birding and Nature Festival's Nature Expo Oct. 13-14.
The giant gourd trucked from Michigan is the centerpiece of Bearrs Groves' pumpkin patch display.
Dunedin Firefighter Recognized For Leadership, Devotion, Innovation
Firefighter/Paramedic Kyle Sanford was named the Dunedin Firefighter of the Year for 2023-2024.
Officer Adopts Kitten She Found During Patrol: Bradenton Police
A tiny kitten, now named Ollie, captured the heart of a Bradenton police officer while she was on patrol.
Curated 'Spooky' Art Show Ties In With St. Pete Theater Production
A reception for the “Ghost Stories & Spooky Vibes” art show will take place Saturday at The Off-Central theater company in St. Petersburg.
ZooTampa Celebrates Baby Endangered White Rhino's Birth
ZooTampa at Lowry Park is reporting record-breaking attendance and honors as a top zoo by Trip Advisor and USA Today in 2023.
City's Biggest Annual Cleanup Effort Takes Place In Clearwater
The Big Cleanup Clearwater 2023 opening ceremony will take place Friday, Oct. 13 at 9:15 a.m. at Pier 60 on Clearwater Beach.
Kids' Books, Stuffed Animals, Snacks Collected By Polk Sheriff
The peanut butter will go to food pantries and the books and stuffed animals will be given out to children going through a traumatic event.
New FL Snail Species Named After Jimmy Buffet's Iconic Song
A new bright-yellow snail species found on a coral reef in the Florida Keys was named in honor of Jimmy Buffet’s “Margaritaville” tune.
5 Nonprofits To Get Behind In The Lakeland Area
Lakeland's nonprofits serve the homeless, give out prom dresses to teens, provide sports and after-care for kids, and hand out free bikes.
Hillsborough School Unions Reach Tentative Agreements With District
The unions said teachers and support staff will receive both increased pay and benefits.
Rescued Dolphins Rosie And Rudy Ready For Visitors At Aquarium
Two rescued rough-toothed dolphins have spent months adapting to one another and are ready to meet the public at Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
New Simulation Lab Opens At HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital
HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital opened its new simulation and training lab for internal medicine students.
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