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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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A first look at new Bradenton-Anna Maria Island ferry service
The roughly 50-passenger vessels make up the new Gulf Islands Ferry service connecting downtown Bradenton with Anna Maria Island.
The water taxis are set to open to the public Dec. 8...
Ybor City business owner organizes training program to prevent violence
Monday, November 27, 2023
There's Good in Ybor: Fundraiser Show & Community Rally
There's Good in Ybor
Crowbar
December 11 ▪ 8:00PM
(Doors open at 7:00)
Tickets HERE
($10 Donation to Andrew Joseph Foundation)
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New Black-owned bookstore opening in Tampa this week
A brand-new bookstore is opening in the Tampa Heights neighborhood in a few days, and Spectrum Bay News 9 got a sneak peek inside.
Black English, the new Black-owned bookstore, is the brainchild of Tampa City Council member Gwen Henderson. It’s an idea Henderson came up with when she realized the need for more representation in showcasing Black literature.
Why Google may delete your old account next month
Google will begin a process to shut down accounts that have been inactive for two years as early as this week.....Read More
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Skipper's Smokehouse New Years With Donna the Buffalo
New Year's Eve
with Donna the Buffalo
Skipper's Smokehouse
December 30th & 31st
8:00PM (Doors open at 7:00PM)
Get Tickets HERE
Tampa is moving closer to extending the streetcar
The proposed streetcar expansion isn’t geared toward tourists; it will provide a reliable transit option for our residents and enable us to accommodate more people in our urban core. This expansion will become the transportation backbone for future growth, unlocking more of our city’s potential. An expanded transportation spine will realize a future of living, working and playing car free from Ybor City, Water Street, downtown and deep into Tampa Heights.....Read More
Lessons in Fascism: Donald Trump hints at expanded role for the military within the US
Campaigning in Iowa this year, Donald Trump said he was prevented during his presidency from using the military to quell violence in primarily Democratic cities and states.
Calling New York City and Chicago “crime dens,” the front-runner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination told his audience, “The next time, I’m not waiting. One of the things I did was let them run it and we’re going to show how bad a job they do,” he said. “Well, we did that. We don’t have to wait any longer.”
Israel, Hamas agree to extend truce for two more days, free more hostages, prisoners
Israel has said it would extend the cease-fire by one day for every 10 additional hostages released.
Israel and Hamas agreed to extend their cease-fire for two more days past Monday, the Qatari government said, bringing the prospect of a longer halt to their deadliest and most destructive war and further exchanges of militant-held hostages for Palestinians imprisoned by Israel.
Pinellas County Animal Services offering free dog adoptions ahead of ‘major’ shelter renovation
Saturday, November 25, 2023
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Palestinian prisoners start to be released, Israeli hostages return to Israel, military says
Shuruq Dwayat, left, a Palestinian prisoner released by Israel, is hugged by relatives as she arrives home in the east Jerusalem neighborhood of Sur Bahar, early Sunday Nov. 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean)
Israel began releasing 39 Palestinian prisoners on Sunday following Hamas’ release of 13 Israelis and four foreigners in the second round of swaps under a cease-fire deal, the Israeli military said, after the militant group initially delayed the exchange for several hours and claimed that Israel had violated the terms of a truce deal.....Read More
Hamas delays second hostage release, claiming Israel violated agreement
Palestinian militant group Hamas announced it is delaying the release of the second group of hostages Saturday.
“The Al-Qassam Brigades decide to delay the release of the second batch of prisoners until the occupation adheres to the terms of the agreement related to the entry of relief trucks into the northern Gaza Strip, and due to failure to adhere to the agreed-upon standards for releasing prisoners,” a translated post by the military wing of Hamas on Telegram read.
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Trellis is a craft beer and plant oasis in Ybor City
Trellis owner Joel Bigham opens the doors to Ybor's newest hangout
Ybor, meet your new favorite hangout spot. Trellis, located at 1910 E 7th Avenue, is a new super green lounge space with a carefully curated craft beer menu, a solid selection of wines, and a bounty of beautiful plants. For the plant lovers reading this, many of the botanicals you see on the tables are for sale. Owner Joel Bigham has a lifelong passion for good brews and plantlife, and Trellis perfectly combines the two passions.....Read More
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