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‘The Little Mermaid’ Screening, Manatee Rescue Facility: FL Good News
Florida Good News: SunRunner bus expansion, 100 tiny homes built for Tampa's homeless, $5M lottery winner, meet Florida's Star Students.
FLORIDA — Some of the good news that happened his week includes the announcement of expansion plans for the SunRunner bus service, a Hyde Park Village storefront offering products created by women, a fundraiser for a screening of “The Little Mermaid” for 200 Black girls and plans for a new manatee rescue facility at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
See these good news stories and more on this week's Florida Patch sites.
Fictional FL Pirate Jose Gaspar Star Of New Musical Comedy In St. Pete
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St. Petersburg playwright Bill Leavengood is seeking donors and sponsors to produce his new show, “Gaspar! The Musical," at The Palladium.
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On April 12, fourth-grader Luke Ray got his chance to see what it's like to be the police chief of a city.
Children's Book Release To Be Celebrated At Creative Clay Fundraiser
Creative Clay hosts its Spring for the Arts Friday in St. Pete. The fundraiser is the release party for Sheila Cowley’s new children's book.
Procure At Hyde Park Village Offers Local Products Created By Women
Procure by the Women’s Creative, a St. Louis-based brand and storefront, has expanded into the Tampa Bay market.
Ground Broken On Affordable Housing Project For Veterans In Pinellas
On April 28, county partners will convene for the Homes for Pinellas Summit to launch a countywide Housing Action Plan.
Tampa's Green Team Energized For Environment Ahead Of Earth Day
Tampa will celebrate Earth Day with the 13th annual EcoFest Saturday at the Museum of Science & Industry.
New SunRunner Stop Coming To 1st Ave. N. In St. Pete: Officials
The PSTA is expanding the SunRunner service with two new buses and a new stop on 1st Ave. N. near the SunDial, officials said.
Passenger Records Broken At Sarasota Bradenton Airport In March
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport welcomed a record number of travelers in March.
St. Petersburg FC, New Semi-Pro Soccer Team, Coming To Pinellas
A new semi-professional soccer team, St. Petersburg FC, playing in USL League Two will take the field in Pinellas County this year.
100 Tiny Cottages Completed To House Tampa's Homeless Population
The 64-square-foot cottages will provide a bed, air and heating system, smoke detector, fire extinguisher, power outlets and shelving.
Seniors Helping Seniors Connects Suncoast Caregivers With Clients
A new business connects active seniors as caregivers for clients who need at-home assistance in Sarasota and Manatee counties.
Tampa International Airport To Showcase Green Initiatives In Honor Of Earth Day
The Earth Day exhibition is scheduled Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Main Terminal Event Space on Level 3.
Hand Lettering Art Exhibition On Display At St. Pete Brewery
A group art exhibition of hand lettering featuring work by Tasko, Sydney Prusso, Leo Gomez and Sun Signs is on display at Bayboro Brewing.
Babe Zaharias Immortalized With Historic Marker At Tampa Golf Course
The Babe Zaharias historical marker was unveiled at the Babe Zaharias Golf Course, 11412 N Forest Hills Drive, Tampa.
Bradenton Man Wins $5M Playing Scratch-Off Game: FL Lottery
A Bradenton man claimed a $5 million top prize playing the Gold Rush Limited scratch-off game, Florida Lottery said.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium To Break Ground On Manatee Rescue Facility
Construction of the new facility in Clearwater comes at a time when the species is experiencing a record number of deaths.
Grant To Be Used To Rebuild Winter Haven Recreational, Cultural Center
Winter Haven will receive a $863,974 Community Development Block Grant to redesign and redevelop the center.
200 Black Girls Invited To See ‘The Little Mermaid’ With Black Star
St. Pete-based Black on the Scene is raising money to rent a theater for 200 Black girls to see the new live-action “The Little Mermaid.”
Hispanics Come Together To Demonstrate Commitment To Environment
Volunteers recently gathered at Lowry Park to do their part to clean up the Hillsborough River.
Florida Star Students:
- Here’s Why Evangeline Was Shouted Out As A Sarasota Star Student
- ‘Selfless, Dependable, Professional’: Sarasota Star Student
- ‘She Is Unstoppable’: Miami Star Student
- Star Student: Lakeland 8th-Grader Always Thinks Outside The Box
- Star Student: Florida Sixth-Grader Both Honor Student And Athlete
- Star Student: 8th-Grader Ibrahim Goes Above And Beyond To Get Job Done
- Star Students: New Port Richey Robotics Team In World Championships
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