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Joe Redner, who spent decades fighting over nude dancing, protest zones and other free-speech issues in Tampa, died peacefully in his sleep at 86, his daughter announced on Facebook.
Read the full story (opens in a new tab)The free, juried craft show is listed with about 100 exhibitors, a Green Market of plants, soaps and spices, and a welcome for leashed dogs, running 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days on Paseo Drive.
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Live holiday music meets aerial acts at RP Funding Center on November 19. Plan a family evening in Lakeland and save 20% with code HOLLY.
Read the full story (opens in a new tab)Plan a November 19 trip to RP Funding Center for live holiday music, aerial artistry and a new Clara adventure. Save 20% with code HOLLY.
Read the full story (opens in a new tab)RP Funding Center hosts the reimagined show November 19 at 7 p.m. Expect live songs, circus artistry and a Christmas Eve story. Save 20% with HOLLY.
Read the full story (opens in a new tab)Superintendent John Legg's proposal would close Fox Hollow next fall, rezone its students and remake Schrader and Gulf Highlands. The School Board holds a workshop on the plan Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 4:30 p.m.
Read the full story (opens in a new tab)The Waffle House at 5421 Village Market is closed for a remodel. Work is expected to take two to three months; a reopening date has not been confirmed.
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The 3C Society is asking families with loved ones buried at the former St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery or the North Greenwood African American Cemetery to attend a meeting Monday, Oct. 19, at 6 p.m.
Read the full story (opens in a new tab)State figures for Oct. 4–10 show 37 locally acquired dengue cases in Pinellas, up from 20 a week earlier. The county's mosquito emergency now runs through Oct. 22, with overnight fogging and door-to-door crews continuing.
Read the full story (opens in a new tab)Polk County voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to add 1 mill in property tax for Polk County Public Schools. The district estimates $259.42 a year on a home with a $259,419 taxable value, and about $65.6 million a year for schools.
Read the full story (opens in a new tab)Winthrop hosts its monthly pop-up market Saturday, Oct. 17, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fear Fest Grounds' haunted attractions run tonight through Sunday on Bloomingdale Avenue, with $10 general admission and free parking.
Read the full story (opens in a new tab)Commissioners accepted state funding to enlarge the working wetland at the 363-acre McIntosh Park preserve so it can hold more stormwater. They also voted 5-0 to begin contract talks with Assistant City Attorney Michael Healy to succeed retiring City Attorney Ken Buchman.
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Pasco early voting for the 2026 general election runs Oct. 19–31, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Wesley Chapel voters can use New River Branch Library, Wiregrass Ranch Sports Campus, Wesley Chapel District Park or any other county site.
Read the full story (opens in a new tab)The festival often called the Stone Crab Festival runs noon to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at Dunedin Marina and Edgewater Park. Admission and parking are free, pets are welcome and coolers are not allowed.
Read the full story (opens in a new tab)Brooksville Main Street's free Downtown Street Market, Oktoberfest Edition, runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, with the 2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off. Visitors can sample chili and vote for a winner.
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