FLORIDA — A brand new snail species named to honor Jimmy Buffet, an endangered rhino born at ZooTampa, rescued dolphins prepared to satisfy the general public.
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Lakeland Residents Challenged To Float Their Cardboard Boats
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
Bird watchers and nature lovers are invited to come back collectively for the annual Florida Birding and Nature Festival’s Nature Expo Oct. 13-14.
Massive 1,500-Pound Pumpkin Arrives At Bearss Groves
The large gourd trucked from Michigan is the centerpiece of Bearrs Groves’ pumpkin patch show.
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 center of a Bradenton police officer whereas she was on patrol.
Curated ‘Spooky’ Art Show Ties In With St. Pete Theater Production
A reception for the “Ghost Stories & Spooky Vibes” artwork present will take place Saturday at The Off-Central theater firm in St. Petersburg.
ZooTampa Celebrates Baby Endangered White Rhino’s Birth
ZooTampa at Lowry Park is reporting record-breaking attendance and honors as a prime 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 meals pantries and the books and stuffed animals can be given out to kids going by means of a traumatic occasion.
New FL Snail Species Named After Jimmy Buffet’s Iconic Song
A brand new bright-yellow snail species discovered on a coral reef within 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 promenade attire to teenagers, present sports activities and after-care for youths, and hand out free bikes.
Hillsborough School Unions Reach Tentative Agreements With District
The unions stated lecturers and assist employees will obtain each elevated pay and advantages.
Rescued Dolphins Rosie And Rudy Ready For Visitors At Aquarium
Two rescued rough-toothed dolphins have spent months adapting to 1 one other and are prepared to satisfy the general 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 coaching lab for inner drugs college students.
