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& we’re back. This week, Anna hits the gym before the sun rises, Will has seven cavities (allegedly). Some special needs kid can’t read after graduating from public school. Later, not on this episode Dak Prescott cheated on his wife and so did every other pro athlete to ever exist. (Looking at you Tez Johnson from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers) Hear that on the Substack. Sign up for free.We will be back live next week on Wednesday at 6:00PM over at WillsYouTube.comWe do an extra half hour on our Substack that is uncut and uncensored, hope to see you there, it’s free to join.Get in touch with the show and leave a voice or text message at: (813) 693-2124 or shoot me an email at [email protected]: https://linktr.ee/hmbradioThe #HMB airs Sunday’s on Sunshine FM 96.7 in downtown St. Petersburg & anywhere in the world at Radio St. Pete @ 6:10PM & Monday’s at 10:15PM or on demand via your favorite podcast app, just search “HMBradio Tampa Bay”.

In this episode of HISTORICALLY ST. PETE, Rui Farias - executive director of the St. Petersburg Museum of History, takes us on a tour of Meddling: The Women Who Built St. Pete exhibit to celebrate Womens' History Month. Enjoy all of Farias's podcasts anytime, here.🎤From the Pinellas Peninsula's first settlers to the trailblazers of today, women have always had a hand in the development of St. Petersburg. Referred to as "meddling" by historians for stepping out of gender norms and into male-dominated spaces, these women were politicians, civic leaders, educators, real estate developers, business owners and more. Through photographs, info panels, artifacts and video, this exhibit shares the stories of the women who created the Sunshine City. This exhibit was made possible through funding by the Adelphi Trust Company, the first trust company in Florida founded, owned and led by women. 🎤Rui Farias is the Executive Director of the St. Petersburg Museum of History, which has been sharing the stories of the Sunshine City for 102 years. In his podcast he and guests explore the truths, possibly the myths of the people and events that created the Sunshine City. Tune-in weekly to Radio St. Pete.com for Farias' fascinating podcast and stop by the St. Petersburg Museum of History on your next visit to the St. Pete Pier and explore the rich and unique history of the Sunshine City. From exhibits to historic trolley and boat tours, happy hour with historian lectures and a new restaurant this fall, visit https://spmoh.com/🎤Learn more about SPMOH's exhibits and events. #history #ruifarias #stpetersburgmuseumofhistory #HISTORYicallystpete #sunshinecity #floridahistory #stpetersburghistory #tampabay #radio #stpete #radiostpete #stpete #stpetefl #tampabay #radio #downtownstpete #womenshistorymonth #meddling women

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Lunchtime Conversation host Nanette Wiser caught up with Green Light Cinema Lounge + Kitchen on Sunday's Oscar Party & Picks, Saturday jazz night, upcoming films and events including Sunscreen Film Festival and Station 12 Studio's 3/14 free Improv Showcase noon to 3. #mikehazlett #greenlightcinema #greenlight lounge+kitchen #Oscars #films #downtownstpete #nanettewiser #radiostpete

Rare recording of a WSUN broadcast fed to the network for a coast-to-coast broadcast 82 years ago today. Historian Chase Porter produced this segment for RadioStPete.

Michael Healey’s tender drama The Drawer Boy is onstage through Sunday at The Off-Central, St. Petersburg’s intimate “black box” theater – with just 43 seats, it allows the audience to get right into the thick of things. Joining host Bill DeYoung on Arts Alive! today is the entire cast of The Drawer Boy, Stephen Riordan, Michael Menszycki and Lucas Ethington. Riordan and Menszycki play lifelong friends who have operated a farm together for years. Ethington’s character is a young playwright and actor who arrives to “study” them for a theatrical project about life on a farm.There are lots of laughs in The Drawer Boy, and plenty of pathos, along with more than a little heartbreak (no spoilers here). These three exceptional actors discuss their initial reactions to the play, their relationships with director Ami Salee, and with each other as they learned to heft the dramatic weight of Healey’s story.Sunday's show is sold out; check ticket availability for Friday 3/13 and Saturday 3/14.

The Morean Arts Center's June Bunch takes us on a tour of exhibits & events coming up in April 2026, including the new Spring Classes.June Bunch: State Flower Ladies Opening Reception/Meet the Artist:Saturday, April 11, 5pm to 8pmGallery Talk with June Bunch + Live Music:Thursday, April 23, 5:30pm to 7pmOn view: April 3 – May 2For State Flower Ladies, June Bunch transforms 50 state flowers into botanical ballerinas. Her illustrations combine figure drawing with floral theatrics, adding elements of vibrant colors and texture-rich embroidery to her work. In an instant, her images stretch the viewer’s eye past the present to see the blossom’s full-seasonal vitality, summarized in one frozen motion. Bunch curates contemporary illustrations by studying plants’ “choreography” of growth, illuminating their dance with vibrant colors and clean lines. Her visual art remains rooted in botany and ballet, featuring postures that hold emotional richness, highlighting human nature and flora in a bold, empowering way. The art is created first through expressive figure drawings and botanical sketches that are then translated digitally and drawn line-by-line with a pen-tool, tending to each marking with thoughtful detail. To dive into the story behind each illustration, you can visit https://www.junebunch.com/illustrationAbout the artist: June Bunch (@junebunchstudio) is a self-taught illustrator from St. Petersburg, FL. Her art focuses on natural growth, interpreting plants’ movement through human body language. She studied botany and illustrated for plant nurseries before moving to Juneau, AK as a naturalist guide. There, June grew inspired by the “choreography” of the natural world around her and humanized it, incorporating figure drawing paired with a love of dance. Her work has won an honorable mention at the Morean Arts Center and has been on display at the Imagine Museum, Dunedin Fine Arts Center, Five Deuces Galleria, Art@400, The Werk Gallery, and the Gulf Coast Arts Alliance Gallery. She has recently been awarded a micro-grant from the Gobioff Foundation which sponsored a portion of the State Flower Ladies exhibition.Alexia Benavent: De aquí, De allá - Connecting with HomeOpening Reception: April 11, 5-9pm On View: April 11 – May 2Morean Center for Clay: 420 22nd St. S.Artist’s Statement In a diaspora often the only thing you can take from your home are memories. Suddenly everything can be a reservoir of memory, old photos of a favorite restaurant, a bowl you used every day from your mother’s kitchen. Even rusty tools from a childhood home can become treasured keepsakes and tangible connections to places that are not the same and may only exist now in this handful of remembrances. In a world that so strongly wants to deny you a place, they take you back to a time you didn’t even realize was so precious. Anything too big to fit in a suitcase is left behind forever. Items like photos are some of the last reminders of a home now long gone. This exhibition is an exploration of the tenderness and fragility of the past, conducted through the use of soft and hard materials. The objects chosen are small, mundane, and often ephemeral to show how everyone finds their own way to carry home with them. During the creation of each object care was taken to preserve signs of the artist’s hands to signify a level of care for memory even found in seemingly insignificant objects.JENNY DAY: Happy Birthday, Stinky Opening Reception: April 11, 5-9pmOn View: April 11 – May 2 Morean Center for Clay: 420 22nd St. S.Artist’s Statement My work often holds a deep reverence for the natural world, concerns about climate change and natural disaster. Lately I have created another landscape; populated by an army of friendly creatures. Here burdens are dismissed by the whimsical. Happy Birthday Stinky invites viewers to attend a birthday party for a skunk, complete with a dinosaur pinata, cake, ice cream, presents, balloons, and pizza. In this place worry is edged out by the fantastic and mystical. The apocalyptic is supplanted by the surreal and the allegorical. Outside influences still seep in, broken ceramic windows let in a flurry of leaves, cigarettes, old tin cans, a dead bluejay. My work often flirts with how the world might end, while simultaneously finding ways to adapt, recreate, and live on. The Morean is proud to present the work of three seniors in the Pinellas County Center for the Arts program at Gibbs High School 4/11-5/29. After three years of an intense visual art curriculum, students in their fourth year at PCCA begin preparation for their senior project. The senior project is required of all PCCA students wishing to graduate with a certificate from the program. Seniors in the visual art department must develop a cohesive body of work that describes an in-depth exploration of a particular artistic concern or visual idea. Works produced between the beginning of the school year in August through the middle of February, when the

(3/12/2026) 🎶 Enjoy concerts at Central Park Performing Arts Center, Capitol Theater, Ruth Eckerd Hall, Baycare Sound, The Mahaffey, The Palladium, Seven C 2/20 and The Florida Orchestra; plus Green Light Cinema's indie films and jazz Saturday next door in the Green Light Lounge + Kitchen. Williams Park St. Paddy's Day 3/13-3/15, Corey Avenue and O'Keefe's 3/17, Indian Shores 3/14. Tours for Tusks 3/13. St. Paddy's Fest @Williams Park Shamrock with us for 3 days of Irish music, Celtic Culture & Family Fun in Downtown St. Pete this March! Friday March 13th + Saturday March 14th + Sunday March 15th Historic Williams Park in Downtown St. Pete! Back and bigger than ever — the 4th Annual Paddy Fest St. Pete is now a 3-DAY Festival of Irish music, food, drink and culture!Whether you’re Irish by birth or Irish at heart, this is the ultimate St. Patrick’s Day celebration in Central Florida!Join the craic with incredible Live music performances all weekend featuring:-Derek Warfield & the Young Wolfe Tones-Seven Nations-The Byrne Brothers- City of Dunedin Pipe Band--The Bawdy Boys-Chad McDonald- Cage O’Hanlon- -Cory Van Valin - Brendan NolanIrish Step Dancers, roaming pipers & so much more!Get festive with Authentic Irish food & drink! Explore the Vendor marketplace with local artisans, food trucks & local mom n pops! Family fun including the Walker Wealth Kids Zone, 9-hole Mini golf , roaming pipers, performers & leprechauns! Prizes, raffles, giveaways & the Shepherd’s Pie Eating Contest! Grab your friends, wear your green, and join the shenanigans this March in downtown St. Pete as we celebrate all things Irish! 👉 Tune in to the Florida Folk Show 10-noon Saturday on Facebook Live or 🌻 What's Happening on RadioStPete.com and around town! https://bit.ly/3IU5tYx🎶 Let’s Go Guide https://bit.ly/3UP2oM3 curates the best upcoming Tampa Bay events, entertainment, festivals, theater, arts, good eats/drinks, music, nightlife, culture and fun!😍 CJH Jazz Experience Jazz Jam w/Alex Malkovich Nash Keys Wednesday 6-9pm. WEEKEND with WISER explore galleries, museums, concerts, nightlife, festivals, theater, authors, films and more in between cool java at local coffeehouses or delicious dining at restaurants and markets. What’s happening from downtown St. Pete to the beaches…and beyond! Tune into Weekend with Wiser every Thursday or Friday.#nanettewiser #entertainment #arts #eat #drink #breweries #music #nightlife #museums #tampabay #downtownstpete #theater #art #farmersmarkets #festivals #stpete #stpetefl #tampabay #radio #radiostpete #nanettewiser #localevents #tampabayevents #tampabay #radio #radiostpete #dining #downtownstpete #firstfriday #wednesdaywithwiser #wiserwednesday #saturdaymarket #weekendwithwiser #localevents #tampabayevents #tampabaay #radio #radiostpetenettewiser #Floridarama #jamesmuseum #book+bottle #floridafolkshow #dali #theater#gulfbeaches #palladium #jannus #mahaffeytheater #straz #rutheckerd #arts #festivals #downtownstpete #gulfbeaches #dining #arts #entertainment #music #letsgoguide #freefalltheater #stpatricksday

Listening Room Festival 2026: 15th Annual Showcase In this episode of MUSIC SCENE, host Nanette Wiser catches up with The Listening Room's founder Fran Snyder about the upcoming house concerts this week, culminating in the 15th Annual Showcase @The Palladium March 15 @3pm. Doors open at 2. Tickets here. All Palladium events here.PERFORMERS @ LRFest – the Showcase! Featuring Daniel Kimbro, Andy Sydow, Hobo Cane, and The Honey Badgers! It’s a truly amazing collection of singer-songwriters to delight you once again.Andy Sydow – Americana, rock, folk, singer-songwriter, Andy Sydow is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist whose lyrics paint a picture of poetic realism. Touring both solo and with his band (Andy Sydow & The Minor League), Sydow is known to sway an audience with acoustic guitar ballads, surprising keyboard chops, and even sing a few numbers on his lap steel. He draws comparisons to voices like Paul Simon and Jackson Browne, mixed with a roots rock vibe reminiscent of Tom Petty or Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats. In a career spanning over a decade, Sydow has released several albums and singles, toured internationally, received Triple-A airplay, and climbed the AMA Charts. He has been a finalist in the Kerrville New Folk Songwriter Competition (twice!), and supported numerous acts including: Shane Smith & The Saints, Dick Dale, Chuck Prophet, Tab Benoit, Samantha Fish, Lucero, and Anders Osborne. Learn more. Daniel Kimbro is an accomplished bassist, multi-instrumentalist, and music director whose career bridges bluegrass, Americana, jazz, and roots music. A graduate in Strings Performance and Studio Music & Jazz, Kimbro began touring professionally shortly after college with The Lovell Sisters, later helping connect his bandmates with fellow musicians to form the Grammy-winning roots rock band Larkin Poe. In 2013, he joined legendary resophonic guitarist Jerry Douglas after being heard on tour, and in 2024 he was tapped as bassist for Sarah Jarosz’s nationwide Polaroid Lovers tour. Kimbro also serves as house bassist and Music Director for the Woodshed Guitar Experience, where he has performed alongside renowned guitarists including Eric Johnson, Steve Morse, Robben Ford, Brent Mason, and many others. Known for his versatility, musical sensitivity, and deep groove, Kimbro brings world-class musicianship to every stage. Learn more. The Honey Badgers When Michael Natrin asked Erin Magnin to dust off her fiddle and join him for a couple songs at a local songwriter showcase, the two never imagined they were creating a musical partnership that would continue far into the future. Playfully calling themselves The Honey Badgers, more to make themselves chuckle than to make any sort of a statement, the two discovered a chemistry between their voices that demanded to be heard. Thus, the duo was born. The Honey Badgers’ folk/Americana sound has been likened to that of The Civil Wars and The Swell Season. They are known for their intense, unique harmonies, their sincere lyrics and melodies, and their undeniable and captivating onstage charm. Weaving their voices together with Michael’s driving guitar and Erin’s wistful violin, they spin stories and songs about finding yourself, finding each other, and finding your way in the world. Learn more. Hobo Cane Pure heart. Pure soul. Pure music. That’s the spirit of Hobo Cane. Born Javier Alberto Mendoza in Virginia to a Spanish mother and a Mexican-American father, music was woven into Javier’s life from the very beginning. His passion ignited early and led him to Miami, where he launched his professional career as a staff writer with Warner-Chappell Music. There, he penned songs for global pop icons including Enrique Iglesias, Ricky Martin, Juanes, Rosario, and more—cutting his teeth at the highest level of the industry. Life’s winding road eventually led Javier to St. Louis, the legendary city of Miles Davis, Tina Turner, and Chuck Berry, where he built a devoted following and deepened his artistic voice. In 2014, he followed that voice to Nashville, Tennessee, embarking on a new chapter and birthing his most personal project yet: Hobo Cane. Today, Javier splits his time between St. Louis and Nashville, constantly traveling, creating, and evolving. At the core of Javier’s artistry is an unshakable belief that music heals, connects, and fills the soul. Over the years, he has performed hundreds of benefit concerts, supporting both local and international nonprofit organizations such as World Pediatrics, Nurses for Newborns, Pan y Amor, and many others. During the COVID-19 pandemic, while confined to his home, Javier transformed isolation into unity by composing an instrumental piece titled “Respira.” Featuring more than 20 musicians recording remotely from around the world, the project raised over $10,000, which he distributed to out-of-work musicians and struggling St. Louis music venue owners. Learn more.What is a Listening Room? Their venues ca

Ken Lizotte On Ethical Entrepreneurship: Why Henry David Thoreau is the Unexpected Mentor Modern Leaders Need Most people move through life productive, busy, responsible, and exhausted. They meet deadlines, pay bills, show up for obligations, and keep achieving. Yet beneath the surface, many carry a quiet sense that something essential is missing — a deeper experience of mattering.🎤In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with Ken Lizotte to explore how Henry David Thoreau pioneered a model of ethical entrepreneurship long before the term existed. Through Ken’s lens, Thoreau emerges not as a hermit retreating from responsibility, but as a deliberate architect of life design who proved that livelihood should never require you to betray your soul. This conversation reveals that the author of Walden was also a builder, innovator, manufacturer, surveyor, educator, and independent professional who designed his work around integrity rather than approval.The Hidden Professional Life of an Ethical EntrepreneurThe popular image of Thoreau centers on a solitary philosopher beside a pond. Ken Lizotte uncovers a far more dynamic portrait: a man deeply engaged in commerce, innovation, and professional contribution. Thoreau helped reinvent pencil manufacturing in America after researching European techniques and developing a new formula and manufacturing process that made lead more predictable and reliable. That innovation elevated the entire industry. His time at Walden Pond, often romanticized as withdrawal, was economically generative. He drafted and redrafted the manuscript that would become Walden over nine years, creating intellectual property that continues to sell more than 170 years later. What appeared simple on the surface was disciplined, profitable work beneath it. If Thoreau had a LinkedIn profile today, it would reflect a remarkably diverse portfolio career: manufacturing innovation, surveying, teaching, professional writing, public speaking, and ecological research. He modeled entrepreneurial independence before the modern gig economy existed.ABOUT PASSION STRUCK In Passion Struck, John R. Miles—award-winning author, globally recognized podcast host, and former Fortune 50 executive—delivers a science-backed framework to help you focus, time, and energy; align your actions with what truly matters; Lead with clarity—whether at work, at home, or in your community. From shaping cultures and teams to deepening relationships and personal growth, Passion Struck reveals how to design a life of purpose and impact. Want to learn the 12 philosophies that the most successful people use to create a limitless life? Order John R. Miles’s new book, Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life.Learn more about Passion Struck - the book, audiobook and podcast!More Passion Struck podcasts on our station here. Explore More: The Ignited Life Newsletter If today’s episode sparked something in you, you’ll love The Ignited Life—our free Substack newsletter created to fuel your growth between episodes. Each edition delivers:Fresh insights on intentional living, resilience, and emotional mastery Practical tools like the L.E.N.S. method and micro-habits to ignite change Behind-the-scenes reflections from Passion Struck episodes Guest wisdom distilled into real-life applications #johnrmiles #passionstruck #livelifebetter #author #tampabay #radio #radiostpete #theignitedlife #KenLizotte #ethicalentrepreneurship #thoreau

One of our favorite podcasters and journalists, St. Pete Catalyst's Bill DeYoung is kind enough to allow RadioStPete to rebroadcast his Friday ARTS ALIVE! interviews with Tampa Bay's best performers and artists. On RadioStPete Day March 4th, Bill joined hosts Joe Bourdow and Nanette Wiser in studio to talk about his hijinks & many careers- podcaster, book author, music reporter, journalist, actor, musician - and his upcoming Vintage St. Pete #4, growing up in Pinellas County and his love of turtles.More Bill DeYoung on RadioStPete! #billdeyoung #VintageStPete #author #journalist #stpetecatalyst #aartsalive#joebourdow #nanettewiser #stpete #stpetefl #tampabay #radio #radiostpete #cityofstpete #dtsp #downtownstpete

In this episode of News on the Edge, The Edge Executive Director Nicole Waters (and founder of Amplify Women) tells host Nanette Wiser what's new in this vibrant downtown St. Pete neighborhood including Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine, Fusillo Italian Pasta, Sparrow on the rooftop of the Moxy Hotel has a new Sunday brunch and coming soon, Amorino Gelato, Bouquet and Bordeaux and Velvet Coupe. New residents are moving into VIV and she reminds us that the Central Garage with an entrance off 1st Ave. N is a great option. The next Edge Walk & Talk with Nicole is March 12, and always the 2nd Thursday of each month starting in front of their sponsor, Suncoast Credit Union. The Rays return on Opening Day April 6 and from Ferg's to Green Bench, The Edge will be buzzing!👉The EDGE District runs along St. Pete's Central Avenue between 9th Street (MLK) & 16th Street, and outward to both 1st Ave North & 1st Ave South.👉The EDGE District is home to dozens of boutiques + places to eat or drink in our amazing, diverse, creative, and independent-focused district. 7-days a week it's the perfect location to celebrate events both big and small or simply enjoy the ones you cherish (including yourself)! The EDGE features Zubrick Magic Theater, live music venues such as Floridian Social, shopping experiences with fantastic local boutiques, sporting events, coffee spots, top DJs, dancing, karaoke, drag shows, candle crafting, games, trivia nights, pool tables, dessert spots, thousands of menu and drink options, endless selfies, hidden gems, hotel staycations and so much more... Head over to the EDGE and create memories! **DINE & DRINK Shiso Crispy, Cafe Copa, the Moxy hotel dining, Bar Mezzo, Intermezzo and others. https://edgedistrict.org/dining/Upcoming Events https://edgedistrict.org/happenings/Follow on FB https://www.facebook.com/theEDGEstpete/More News on the Edge https://audioboom.com/channels/1842136-radio-st-pete-podcast-archive?search=%23rogercurlin#edge #edgedistrict #edgebusinessdistrict #tampabay #radio #radiostpete #edgedistrict #edgebusinessdistrict #edge #newsontheedge #nicolewaters #tampabay #radio #radiostpete #nanettewiser

Host Nanette Wiser & Sunscreen Film Festival founder and president Tony Armer caught up on RadioStPete Day at our Thrive DTSP studio 3/4 and recapped last year's winners and previewed 2026 events, awards in advance of the 3/10 announcement of the 2026 season line-up and celebrity film talks! Big news, many events and talks will be at Green Light Cinema and Green Light Lounge + Kitchen this year!#tonyarmer #sunscreenfilmfestival #nanettewiser #greenlightcinema #greenlightlounge+kitchen #stpete #stpetefl #tampabay #radio #radiostpete #cityofstpete #dtsp #downtownstpete

Join Dan Hirshberg as he interviews renowned best-selling author Peter Golenbock in a lively conversation about baseball, his books, the St. Petersburg Pelicans, and the Tampa Bay Rays. Peter has written over 70 books and has interviewed hundreds of sports and show biz people. He's written books with Sparky Lyle, Billy Martin, Davey Johnson, Bobby Valentine, Jim Valvano and Tony Curtis, to name just a few. Peter came to St. Petersburg by way of a book project covering a year with the Senior Baseball League's Pelicans. The league didn't survive long, but Peter's love of St. Pete has endured. Like all of us, Peter is looking forward to the return of the Rays to The Trop! 3/12 6pm. Dan will be the featured speaker at Happy Hour with The Historian at The St. Petersburg Museum of History3/21 10am-2pm Dan will be a featured speaker at the Authors Extravaganza at Clearwater Historical Society, 610 S Fort Harrison, ClearwaterThere’s something special about discovering a great local story, and it’s even better when you meet the person who wrote it. Our upcoming Local Authors Extravaganza invites you to connect directly with some of the writers in our community. Whether you love getting lost in a good book or simply enjoy meeting creative people, this event let’s you discover the talent thriving right here in Clearwater. It’s a wonderful way to support local talent while learning something new about our area.Come celebrate local stories, meet the minds behind them, and leave with a great book, along with the story behind it. Admission is free and donations to Clearwater Historical Society are appreciated and encouraged.#playball #petergolenbock #danhirshberg #baseball #author #sportsbios #celebritybios#stpete #stpetefl #tampabay #radio #radiostpete #cityofstpete #dtsp #downtownstpete

Jen Smith/Frugal Friends, Tom Nguyen/Mr. Technique, Ami Cianci/St. Petersburg Press & Eckerd College Maddie Merrick join hosts Joe Bourdow and Nanette Wiser on RadioStPete Day, proclaimed March 4th by the City of St. Petersburg!

We are delighted that the Warehouse Arts District Association (WADA) & EMIT are teaming up to present the 2026 St. Petersburg Jazz Festival! The festival is April 8 - 11 at the Warehouse Arts District Rosie Cohen ArtsXchange Stage.You can buy all four evening concerts for only $65. That's only a bit more than two walk-in tickets. Get the 4-concert package here: https://warehouseartsdistrict.wildapricot.org/event-6564453... or individual concert tickets below:4/8 - Alexis Cole & Helios - https://warehouseartsdistrict.wildapricot.org/event-65715114/9 - Johnbern Thomas Quintet & Randy Bordon Triohttps://warehouseartsdistrict.wildapricot.org/event-65715144/10 - Markus Gottschlich & Hot Club SRQhttps://warehouseartsdistrict.wildapricot.org/event-65715204/11 - Martin Bejerano CubanAmerican Trio with special guest Dafnis Prieto & Downtown Trio Plus Onehttps://warehouseartsdistrict.wildapricot.org/event-6571523

Matthew McGee has been a sought after and award-winning character actor for over 25 years. He has appeared in numerous regional venues including American Stage, Asolo Repertory Theatre, Aurora Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre, freeFall Theatre Company, Jobsite Theater, Mountain Theatre Company, The Rev Theatre Company, Stageworks Theatre and as a cast member at Walt Disney World. No stranger to the Jaeb, Matthew’s performance as Mother Superior in the Straz Center for the Performing Arts production of Nunsense A-men earned him a Theatre Tampa Bay Award for Outstanding Leading Actor in a Musical. He also recently received a Theatre Tampa Bay Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical for Jobsite’s smash hit production of The Rocky Horror Show as (you guessed it!) The Narrator. Favorite roles include: Edna Turnblad in Hairspray, Max Bialystock in The Producers, Dr. Watson in Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville and Dennis Dupree in Rock of Ages. While he identifies as a Slytherin, he is thrilled to be a part of the cast and crew of Puffs! Matthew can be seen on Amazon Prime in Life’s Rewards as Uncle Sterling and is the co-creator of popular cabaret act, The Scott & Patti Show. Love to George and Averi!

RadioStPete.com President & Founder Joe Bourdow caught up with his friend and esteemed colleague Joe Hamilton at our THRIVE DTSP studio, exploring all that has transpired since their last Lunchtime Conversation. Joe Hamilton is publisher of the St. Pete Catalyst, Head of Network at Cityverse, co-founder of The St. Petersburg Group, Director at the St Petersburg Foundation and host of St. Pete X - a local interview podcast. See all of his stories here.#stpete #stpetefl #tampabay #radio #radiostpete #cityofstpete #dtsp #downtownstpete#stpetecatalyst #joehamilton

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--Veteran sportswriter and handicapper Bob Bauer is here every week with the latest from Tampa Bay's Iconic racing venue celebrating its 100th Anniversary.-- Listen every race day for Bob's picks for the feature race on our St. Pete Sounds Channel at 9am and 11am and the live call of that same feature race on our Florida Sports Stream Channel.#tampabay #radio #radiostpete #tampabaydowns #skywayfestivalday #horseracing #thoroughbreds #bobbauer

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& we’re back. This week, Anna clogged the toilet at work. Hostile food service experiences as an employee. Tampa Airport says no more jammies. Later, in the uncensored portion, we talk about Instagram Fatties and dying uncles. Hear that on the Substack. It's free.We will be back live next week on Wednesday at 6:00PM over at WillsYouTube.comWe do an extra half hour on our Substack that is uncut and uncensored, hope to see you there, it’s free to join.Get in touch with the show and leave a voice or text message at: (813) 693-2124 or shoot me an email at [email protected]: https://linktr.ee/hmbradioThe #HMB airs Sunday’s on Sunshine FM 96.7 in downtown St. Petersburg & anywhere in the world at Radio St. Pete @ 6:10PM & Monday’s at 10:15PM or on demand via your favorite podcast app, just search “HMBradio Tampa Bay”. #HMB #Tampabay #radio #radiostpete

Kicking off our March 4th RadioStPete Day live broadcast from our THRIVE DTSP studio, Soundcape's Dominico Pontoreiro & Big Broadway Energy's Stephen Riordan chatted with St. Petersburg City Council Chair Lisset Hanewicz, District 4. ProfessionalAttorney, former Assistant State Attorney in Pinellas County and former Assistant United States Attorney in the Middle District of Florida. Admitted to practice in Florida.Education and AwardsUniversity of Florida Levin College of Law, Juris Doctor, cum laude, 2004Florida International University, Master of Business Administration, 2001Florida International University, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, 1999Community President, Crescent Lake Neighborhood Association 2016-2021 President of the Year, Mayor’s Neighborhood Partnership Awards 2018 Pinellas County Schools Lunch Pals Program, 2018-2022 Pinellas County Schools Take Stock in Children Program, 2022-Present Neighborhood of the Year, Mayor’s Neighborhood Partnership Awards 2020 Membership Chair, Council of Neighborhood Associations 2020 Diversity & Inclusion Chair, Council of Neighborhood Associations 2020 Shirley Proctor Puller Foundation, Chair 2021–2024, Vice-Chair 2024-Present Tampa Bay Wave’s LatinTech Advisory Council, 2023-2024 PersonalA Florida native born in Tampa and raised in Miami, Lisset returned to the Tampa Bay area in 2004. She and her husband, Wayne, have lived in the Crescent Lake Neighborhood in St. Petersburg since 2006. They love raising their young daughter in St. Petersburg. Their older daughter finished college and is enjoying the outdoors in Utah. They also have a dog (Ginger) and two cats (Saint and Pete) at home. Lisset is the daughter of Cuban exiles who came to the United States during the Freedom Flights. She is fluent in Spanish. A devoted advocate for the power of mentorship, Lisset has participated in the Pinellas County School’s Lunch Pals program since 2018.Committee Assignments Arts Advisory Committee Budget, Finance, and Taxation Committee (Vice-Chair) Health, Energy, Resilience, and Sustainability Committee (Alternate) Legislative Affairs and Intergovernmental Relations Committee (Vice-Chair) Public Services and Infrastructure Committee (Chair) Tampa Bay Water Board of Directors (Chair) Youth and Family Services Committee Terms of OfficeElected to City Council in November 2021; term expires January 7, 20272025 Vice-Chair of City Council2026 Chair of City CouncilDistrict 4 MapPDF Map

TOURS for TUSKS is coming to The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art March 13 with a talk and a documentary about a rescued elephant and his keeper, their bond and why elephant rescue is so crucial due to poachers and climate change. The event highlights the rescue, rehabilitation, and conservation of India's elephants, featuring the film "My Sweet Paro" and meet-and-greets. Host Nanette Wiser spoke with Kartick Satyanarayan, the co-founder and CEO of Wildlife SOS, a leading conservation organization dedicated to protecting India’s wildlife. For more than 25 years, Kartick has worked to rescue animals from exploitation and provide them with lifelong care. Kartick helped lead the effort that eliminated India’s brutal “dancing bear” trade, and today much of his work focuses on rescuing and rehabilitating elephants from abusive conditions. Through specialized veterinary care and large protected habitats, Kartick and his team have rescued and rehabilitated more than 40 elephants from circuses, illegal captivity, and other forms of exploitation, giving them a chance to live with dignity and proper care. He is currently visiting St. Petersburg as part of the Tour for Tusks, sharing the story of these rescues and the ongoing work to protect elephants.Check out more events @ The James Museum. April 11 Jamboree @The James#wildlifesos #toursfortusks #jamesmuseumofwestern&wildlifeart #thejamesmuseum #animalconservation #elephantrescue #KartickSatyanarayan #nanettewiser

In this episode of Car-Free Conversations, hosts Domenico and Saumitra sit down with Misty Botorff to explore the growth and revitalization of the Skyway Marina District in St. Petersburg, Florida—and how people can experience it without needing a car.Revitalizing the Skyway Marina DistrictMisty explains that the Skyway Marina District is both a neighborhood and a business association focused on revitalizing a once-underdeveloped corridor along 34th Street South. The district stretches roughly from Eckerd College to the water near Interstate 275 and is working to attract businesses, support local entrepreneurs, and build a vibrant community.Recent additions highlight the area’s growth, including the new Italian restaurant Circo Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant, the café The Buzz Cafe, and the unique vintage market Vintage Marche. The district also features well-known spots like Berlin’s Döner and the waterfront hangout Tiki Docks Skyway Bar + Grill.Connecting the District Without a CarA major focus of the conversation is the new Spark bus line operated by Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA). The route runs along 34th Street between Eckerd College and downtown, stopping at key points including Grand Central Station.The Spark line operates about every 15 minutes, making it easy for students and residents—especially Eckerd students—to reach downtown, transfer to other routes, or simply access nearby services like grocery stores and restaurants. Misty emphasizes that many people don’t use transit simply because they don’t know how it works, and PSTA has been actively educating businesses and residents about routes, apps, and rider support.Community Events and Local ArtThe district is also investing heavily in community programming. Through its volunteer committees, the organization hosts: Arts and crafts festivals throughout the year Local art showcases in partnership with Eckerd College Seasonal events and markets Community activities like monthly cornhole tournaments The historic St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church—the district’s only historically designated building—often hosts events on its grounds, including holiday celebrations and community gatherings.Future GrowthMisty says the district is still evolving and actively recruiting businesses that residents want most. Community surveys show demand for things like: An ice cream shop A flower shop Fitness studios or Pilates A brewery or taproom Pet services like doggy daycare New mixed-use development, including the SkyTown project, will add apartments and retail space, creating opportunities for these future businesses.Exploring the District Car-FreeThe episode closes with a reminder that visitors can reach the district without driving. Along with the Spark line, the nearby Skyway Trail offers a scenic route for cyclists and pedestrians, connecting riders to the marina and regional trail networks.Bottom line: The Skyway Marina District is quickly becoming one of St. Pete’s emerging neighborhoods—full of local businesses, art, events, and transit connections that make it easier than ever to explore without a car. 🚲🚌

In this interview, host Nanette Wiser shares what you need to know about digestive health & colon cancer. We talked prevention, symptoms, treatment and the importance of colon cancer screenings with Dr. Luv Hijirawala, a colorectal surgeon with AdventHealth. Did you know March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month?Find out more @SPOTLIGHT TAMPA BAY TIMES Wellness Event March 11!Want to learn how to protect your digestive health? Research shows adults under 50 are facing growing digestive health risks, linked to factors such as alcohol consumption, ultra‑processed foods and changes to the gut microbiome. For those who grew up in the 1980s and 1990s, these findings are raising new questions about prevention and awareness.🎙️ The Tampa Bay Times, in partnership with AdventHealth, will host a free community conversation with physicians and health experts to discuss what the research shows and how people can better understand their personal health risks. 🌻 Arrive early for Wellness Rewind, a ‘90’s themed healthy social featuring a meet-and-greet with former linebacker Shelton Quarles, healthy food tastings, cooking demos, wellness activities and more.👉 Higgins Hall, Tampa 5–6 p.m. | Wellness Rewind 6–7:30 p.m. | Panel Discussion👉REGISTER NOW https://bit.ly/3NcqZde👉 Free admission and parking The first 100 attendees to check in will receive a free nonstick spatula! #tampabaytimes #adventhealth #digestivehealth #coloncancer #coloncancerawarenessmonth #livelifebetter #health #wellness #nanettewiser#stpete #stpetefl #tampabay #radio #radiostpete #cityofstpete #dtsp #downtownstpete

In this episode of HISTORICALLY ST. PETE, St. Petersburg Museum of History's Executive Director Rui Farias talks about St. Petersburg's milestones (St. Pete High, City of St. Pete), the museum's Sunshine Soiree's honorees, news about their expansion, 3/12 Happy Hour with the Historian Dan Hirshberg's baseball talk & more!

Tiger Dust is an antiques and oddities shop that has been part of the community for nearly four years. The owners began the store using pieces from their own collections and now focus on curating items that reflect the shop’s distinctive style. In addition to retail, the space functions as a community hub, hosting First Friday craft sessions and offering a welcoming “third space” for people to gather outside of home and work, even as the business navigates seasonal changes.Sarah Doan 4222 N Florida Ave Suite B, Tampa, FL 33603instagram: tigerdustheights Hashtag: #seconhand #independent #antiques #thirdspace #oddities

Read all about the incredible 50th celebration here and check out Lunchtime Conversation host and news director Nanette Wiser's Facebook posts & video.#spiffs #sassyscribelive #nanettewiser #radiostpete #internationalpinellas

MUSIC SCENE with host Nanette Wiser chatted with a local rock and roll legend. On March 14 RadioStPete.com Sunshine 96.7 FM music host and legendary rocker Charlie Souza will perform with his former bandmates at The Duke Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater. Charlie is a local boy made famous, a bass player, vocalist, musician, writer, producer and author "Living The Dream." He performed with rock greats such as Greg Allman, Tom Petty, New Rascals and shares his rock n' roll memories with us as we preview the upcoming Tom Petty Tribute concert with The Broken Hearts. The Broken Hearts were created by former Tom Petty and Mudcrutch band mate; musician/songwriter/author/bassist Charlie Souza along with singer/songwriter Shawn Scheller (Save The Radio!) as a tribute to Tom Petty’s passing in October of 2017. The current touring band consists of Mateo Olivo as Mike Campbell on lead guitar, Dave Walker (The Hazies) as Howie Epstein on bass guitar, Aidan Cain as Benmont Tench on keyboards, Chris McDonald as Stan Lynch on drums, Scott Lockhart on additional percussion/guitar and Shawn Scheller as Tom Petty on vocals and guitar. https://themahaffey.com/show/the-broken-hearts/ LISTEN UP to CHARLIE WEEKLY! Tuesday 4pm and Saturday 3pm https://radiostpete.com/#program-guide#charliesouza #thebrokenhearts #tompetty #rocknroll #localmusichost #sunshine96.7fm #stpeteismusic city #musicscene #nanettewiser #wherelocalmusiclives #themahaffey #stpete #stpetefl #tampabay #radio #radiostpete

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In this episode of Big Broadway Energy, host Stephen Riordan takes listeners behind the scenes of the powerful and unexpectedly funny play The Drawer Boy by Michael Healey, currently running at Off-Central Players in St. Petersburg.Stephen is joined by his castmate Michael Menszycki to talk about opening night, the creative process, and the emotional depth of this intimate three-person production. The play follows two lifelong friends—Morgan and Angus—who live on a rural Ontario farm decades after serving together in World War II. Their carefully balanced life is disrupted when a young actor arrives to research their stories for a play, revealing long-buried truths about memory, friendship, and the stories we tell to survive. The conversation explores the complexity of the characters, including Angus’ traumatic brain injury and the delicate dynamic between the two farmers as they navigate care, loyalty, and independence. Stephen and Mike also discuss the thrill of performing in such an intimate space and how audiences become part of the emotional journey each night.About the ProductionThis production of The Drawer Boy is directed by Ami Sallee and features: Stephen Riordan as Morgan Michael Menszycki as Angus Lucas Ethington as Miles Where to See the ShowPerformances run March 5–15, 2026 at Studio Grand Central, home of the Off-Central Players, located at 2260 1st Ave S, St. Petersburg, Florida. The venue is an intimate black-box theater with just over 40 seats, creating an immersive experience where the audience is only feet from the action. A special Pay-What-You-Can performance takes place on March 11, making the show accessible to all theater lovers.🎟️ Tickets and show information are available at the theater’s website: https://theoffcentral.com/In This Episode Behind the scenes of opening night How actors approach portraying trauma and memory on stage The unique experience of performing in a 40-seat theater Why live theater continues to connect communities and artists If you’re in the Tampa Bay or St. Pete area, this intimate and layered production is a must-see for fans of thoughtful, actor-driven theater.

Sunken Gardens in downtown St. Pete is an iconic treasure and in this episode, host Jennifer Tyson talks about NO MOW MARCH & the 3/28 annual ORCHID FEST! Spring is in the air, and new growth is popping up after our cold snaps! We fared well, thankfully, as our sunken garden is covered by a veritable blanket of historic live oaks and palms. 🦩Our stunning wall of bougainvillea is putting on a colorful show just as our camelias and Florida’s official state wildflower, Coreopsis, are popping with colorful blooms. Did you know that many of the dainty flowers some consider weeds popping up in Florida yards now are actually host plants for butterflies like the White peacock, Phaon crescent, Common buckeye, and more! Some of these native wildflowers are even edible with medicinal properties while providing important food sources for imperiled pollinators. 🦩That’s why Florida celebrates No Mow March, so we and the wildlife can enjoy our “freedom” lawns a little longer while benefiting the local ecosystems. Some great lawn-alternative groundcovers on display at Sunken Gardens are turkey tangle frog fruit and beach creeper. These true Florida plants thrive in full sun and sandy, dry soil. It doesn’t get lower maintenance than that! 🦩Interested in tropical blooms, too? We’ll have thousands of orchids for sale from vendors across Florida during our annual Orchid Festival on Sunday, March 28 from 10 am to 4pm. With orchid-related products for sale and a line-up of expert speakers, this flowery festival is a one-stop shop for all things orchid. 🦩Stay tuned for more news and gardening tips from Sunken Gardens! See you at the magical land of flowers, flamingos, and more very soon! #sunkengardens @#orchidfest #nomowmarch #jennifertyson #floridagardening #historical venues #stpete #stpetefl #tampabay #radio #radiostpete #cityofstpete #dtsp #downtownstpete

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For the past 10 years, the Palladium Theater’s Beacon Dance concert has been a guiding light for appreciators and aficionados of dance, and the amazing, poetic things of which the human body is capable. There isn’t a lot of professional-caliber dance in the Tampa Bay area, and that’s another reason Beacon – which trips the Palladium light fantastic for the 11 th consecutive year tonight – is always a highlight of the spring season. March 6 BEACON Dance tickets here.Joining host Bill DeYoung in studio are Beacon founders Helen French and Lauren Slone, dancers and choreographers both, guest on today’s Arts Alive! podcast. They’re joined by Palladium executive director Paul Wilborn, whose support has been crucial since Beacon took its first tentative steps in 2015. Tonight’s 8 p.m. roster includes works by (among others) Madison Pineda Bender, Heidi Brewer, Justin Brock, Frank Chaves, Peter Chu, Jhon Destrade Delgado, Nicholas Garlo, Alexander Jones + projectALCHEMY, Sarah Walston Philips + ATLAS Modern Ballet … and Helen French. And Lauren Slone.“The power of the moving body … it’s so powerful,” French enthuses. “When you watch another human move through space and communicate something – whether it’s joy or grief or excitement or confusion – we get it. Even if we don’t know we’re getting it. And I think that’s what contemporary dance, or dance in general, can do for you.”#artsalive #billdeyoung #beacondance #palladium #paulwilborn #choreographers #laurenslone #stpetecatalyst #stpete #stpetefl #tampabay #radio #radiostpete #cityofstpete #dtsp #downtownstpete

(3/6/2026) Big Broadway Energy's host Stephen Riordan debuts in The Drawer Boy at OFF-Central, Saturday is CommUNITY St. Pete at Azalea Park & SPIFFS at England Park/Pinellas Park (come see us at our CommUNITY booth or tune in for the music) and Pete Gallagher Florida Folk Show 10-noon with a rousing tribute to the legendary Ray Bookbinder who passed this week at age 82 celebrated by local musicians! Palladium hosts BEACON dance (30 groups) Friday and Boogie Woogie Blues Stomp with Liz Pennock and pals Saturday. 🎶 Enjoy concerts at Central Park Performing Arts Center, Capitol Theater, Ruth Eckerd Hall, Baycare Sound, The Mahaffey, Seven C Music's Saturday 10am-noon concerts and The Florida Orchestra; plus Green Light Cinema's indie films and jazz Saturday next door in the Green Light Lounge + Kitchen.👉 Tune in to the Florida Folk Show 10-noon Saturday on Facebook Live or 🌻 What's Happening on RadioStPete.com and around town! https://bit.ly/3IU5tYx🎶 Let’s Go Guide https://bit.ly/3UP2oM3 curates the best upcoming Tampa Bay events, entertainment, festivals, theater, arts, good eats/drinks, music, nightlife, culture and fun!😍 CJH Jazz Experience Jazz Jam w/Alex Malkovich Nash Keys Wednesday 6-9pm. WEEKEND with WISER explore galleries, museums, concerts, nightlife, festivals, theater, authors, films and more in between cool java at local coffeehouses or delicious dining at restaurants and markets. What’s happening from downtown St. Pete to the beaches…and beyond! Tune into Weekend with Wiser every Thursday or Friday.#nanettewiser #entertainment #arts #eat #drink #breweries #music #nightlife #museums #tampabay #downtownstpete #theater #art #farmersmarkets #festivals #stpete #stpetefl #tampabay #radio #radiostpete #nanettewiser #localevents #tampabayevents #tampabay #radio #radiostpete #dining #downtownstpete #firstfriday #wednesdaywithwiser #wiserwednesday #saturdaymarket #weekendwithwiser #localevents #tampabayevents #tampabaay #radio #radiostpetenettewiser #Floridarama #jamesmuseum #book+bottle #floridafolkshow #dali #theater#gulfbeaches #palladium #jannus #mahaffeytheater #straz #rutheckerd #arts #festivals #downtownstpete #gulfbeaches #dining #arts #entertainment #music #letsgoguide #freefalltheater

In this episode of Hypatia Collaborative's GOOD DEEDS, host Bradley Nabours introduces us to Sapheria Emani Samuels, founder and executive director of the The Packs of Love Foundation, Inc. This 501c3 Non-Profit organization tackling the decline of self-esteem, sense of belonging, and sense of security amongst kids in the foster care system. They provide consistent care packages of encouragement, resources and essentials, designed to IMPACT the way kids in foster care reach self-actualization and feel the gift of L.O.V.EThe Packs of Love Foundation, founded in 2022 by Sapheria Emani Samuels, is a St. Petersburg-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting teenagers in the foster care system. They provide duffle bags filled with personal hygiene products, toiletries, and, in 2026, started offering life skills classes and prom experiences to promote normalcy. Follow them on social.Key Details About Packs of Love Foundation Mission: To provide essential items and support to foster care youth, helping them feel seen and valued. Impact: Over 420 duffle bags filled with items like shampoo, toothpaste, and deodorant have been delivered to local group homes. Expansion: Supported by a 2025 capacity-building grant, the organization is expanding to include life skills classes covering topics like financial literacy and stress reduction. Support: They are supported by community partnerships, including the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg, and accept donations to create these care packages #sapheriaemanjsamuels #packsoflovefoundation #hypatiacollaborative #fostercare #lifeskills #stressreduction #non-profit #bradleynabours #stpete #stpetefl #tampabay #radio #radiostpete #cityofstpete #dtsp #downtownstpete

In this episode of LIVE LIFE BETTER, host Nanette Wiser chats with Theo Harvey is a digital health innovator who helps patients and providers connect virtually to better improve patient health and wellness with easier access. Theo Harvey, MSEE, MBA, is the CEO and Co-Founder of SynsorMed, a Google-backed digital healthcare company transforming how care is delivered. A seasoned engineer turned entrepreneur, Theo merges 20 years of corporate experience with an unshakable belief that innovation should serve humanity first. His leadership has empowered thousands of patients and providers to connect virtually, long before telehealth became standard practice. 👉👉SynsorMed is an AI-powered solution that creates a virtual care coordinator for hospitals to completely care for patients outside of the hospital. Our comprehensive algorithm combines mobile solutions, connected devices, and collaborative communication to ensure the whole patient’s medical and non-medical needs are met.👉Through keynote speeches, workshops, and consulting, Theo helps organizations harness technology, collaboration, and purpose to thrive in today’s fast-evolving healthcare landscape. When he’s not leading at SynsorMed, Theo advocates for mentorship and youth empowerment, especially among young Black men interested in entrepreneurship and technology.#theoharvey #livelifebetter #synsormed #digitalhealthtechinnovator #nanettewiser #virtual health #stpete #stpetefl #tampabay #radio #radiostpete #cityofstpete #dtsp #downtownstpete

Naked Ed, Manatee Springs, and Fat Mermaids (That's a Good Thing!) Author Holly Sprinkle joins the podcast to talk about her book, Florida Natural Springs: A History. The trio talks about — among other things — Naked Ed, the historic marker at Manatee Springs, and why fat mermaids are the best mermaids.The William Bartram plaque at Manatee Springs Buy Holly's book!Support the showQuestion or comment? [email protected] to The Florida Spectacular newsletter, and keep up with Cathy's travels at greatfloridaroadtrip.com. Keep up with Rick at studiohourglass.blogspot.com and get his books at rickkilby.com. Find Cathy on social media: Facebook.com/SalustriCathy and everywhere else as @CathySalustri; connect with Rick Facebook.com/floridasfountainofyouth, Bluesky (@oldfla.bsky.social), and IG (@ricklebee).#floridaspectacular #travelflorida #floridavacation #rickkilby #stpete #stpetefl #floridaspectacular #cathysalustri #rickkilby #tampabay #radio #radiostpete

It's hard to believe that hurricane season is around the corner, but June 1 will soon be here. Theresa Badurek talks about how to prepare trees for hurricane season in Pinellas County. Badurek is an Urban Horticulture Agent/Master Gardener Program Leader and Certified Arborist FL-1307A for UF/IFAS Extension, Pinellas County.Prepare trees for hurricane season in Pinellas County by hiring a certified arborist to prune and thin canopies, removing dead or weak branches, and improving structure, ideally in late winter or early spring. Key actions include reducing wind resistance, clearing limbs 4-6 feet from roofs, and inspecting for decay. Pre-Season Tree Hardening (Months in Advance) Professional Inspection: Hire an ISA certified arborist to evaluate tree stability and identify hazards. Structural Pruning: Thin the inner canopy to allow wind to pass through, reducing the sail effect. Remove Deadwood: Clear all dead, diseased, or damaged limbs that can become projectiles. Reduce Weight: Trim back overly long or heavy branches, especially those hanging over homes or power lines. Clear Rooflines: Maintain at least 4 to 6 feet of clearance between trees and structures. Avoid Topping: Never "top" a tree; this creates weak, dangerous growth and makes trees more hazardous in future storms. Palm Tree Care hurricane cut only prune totally dead Do Not Over-prune: Avoid removing green fronds; only remove dead or brown fronds (hanging below 9 and 3 o'clock) to prevent weakening the tree. Spacing: Ensure palms are not crowded, as they handle winds better with adequate spacing. Specific Tree and Site Precautions Secure Young Trees: Stake newly planted trees using 2x4s and straps for support. Monitor Ficus: Do not remove the aerial roots of Ficus trees, as these help support the tree. Check Soil: Ensure trees are not in confined, shallow soil, which limits root growth and stability. As Storm Approaches Remove Loose Items: Remove or secure any potted plants, hanging baskets, or gardening tools that could be blown around. Do Not Prune Immediately Before: Avoid last-minute, heavy pruning, which stresses the tree just before high winds. Ensure all contracted tree work is performed by licensed and insured professionals familiar with Pinellas County's specific tree species.#theresabaudurek #gardeninginpinellas #uf/ifaspinellascounty #nanettewiser #hurricanecuts #palmtree #treepruning #hurricaneseasonprep #stpete #stpetefl #tampabay #radio #radiostpete #cityofstpete #dtsp #downtownstpete

Jules Warren chats about women's wellness with Lee Cotton, author of "A Nourishing Perspective." Stuart, Florida Registered Dietitian Lee Cotton’s new book is an evidence-based guide that provides a compassionate roadmap for women to harmonize their relationship with food and their bodies, across every stage of life; from girlhood and puberty through menopause and beyond. “It’s time to stop restricting and start nourishing your body, mind, and soul with actionable, grace-filled nutrition advice,” shares Lee. 👉In her book, Lee educates women on how to reconnect with their body’s natural rhythms and hunger cues and examines the complexities of women’s emotional connections to food, to help them undo generational patterns of disordered eating habits without resorting to fad dieting or extreme workouts.👉For women who have engaged in a cycle of restrictive, tenuous dieting regimens, Cotton provides immediate relief by compassionately explaining her approach that helps readers nourish their bodies to achieve emotional and physical harmony with food. 👉It is the self-help Woman’s World Magazine Book Club Pick, featured in their February 16th issue on newsstands now - reaching a readership of 5 Million. Follow Lee on Instagram @LeeCottonNutrition#womenwellness #womennutrition #leecotton #author #anourishingperspective #juleswarren #health #wellness #nanettewiserblog#stpete #stpetefl #tampabay #radio #radiostpete #cityofstpete #dtsp #downtownstpete

Daniel Coyle on How to Flourish: Why Mattering is the Key to Building a Meaningful LifeIn a culture that relentlessly rewards speed, efficiency, and measurable achievement, many people are quietly asking a more fundamental question: how to flourish. Not how to accumulate more accolades or optimize every waking hour, but how to experience genuine vitality in the midst of responsibility and ambition.In this deeply insightful conversation, Daniel Coyle joins John R. Miles to explore that question through the lens of his latest book, Flourish: The Science of Building Thriving Teams. Drawing from years of research into elite military units, high performing organizations, and tightly knit communities, Daniel challenges the assumption that success alone leads to fulfillment. Instead, he reveals why mattering, shared meaning, and intentional presence form the true foundation of a flourishing life and why the environments we build together ultimately shape the aliveness we feel within.From High Performance to Feeling Unusually AliveDaniel draws an important distinction between groups that perform well and groups that feel alive. High performance can be measured through results, but aliveness is sensed through energy, responsiveness, and shared purpose. Flourishing teams display a dynamism that cannot be reduced to metrics alone. There is an attentiveness in how members listen to one another and a collective identity that strengthens rather than fractures under pressure. Whether examining elite military units or thriving local communities, Daniel shows that the common denominator is not perfection or constant success but a deep relational current that runs through the group. Performance may deliver results, but aliveness sustains them.The Power of Presence and Felt SignificanceAt the heart of flourishing lies attention. Daniel explains that when leaders and teammates offer genuine presence, they communicate something powerful without needing elaborate language. People begin to feel that their contributions carry weight and that their voice matters in shaping outcomes. This sense of felt significance goes beyond surface level connection and creates the psychological safety necessary for honest dialogue and shared risk taking. Presence slows the rush toward judgment and opens space for curiosity, and in that space trust begins to deepen. Flourishing environments are not built through grand gestures but through consistent, attentive engagement that signals to others that they are not interchangeable parts but essential participants.Why Mattering Is a Precondition for SuccessBelonging suggests inclusion, yet mattering goes further by affirming that the group would be diminished without you. Daniel illustrates how teams that consciously reinforce mattering create a culture where individuals move from compliance to commitment. When people sense that they are needed, they invest more fully, speak more openly, and approach challenges with shared responsibility. Mattering at work becomes the quiet engine behind collaboration, innovation, and resilience. It is not an abstract ideal but a practical foundation for group flow, because people who feel valued are more willing to align their efforts with collective goals.Explore More: The Ignited Life Newsletter If today’s episode sparked something in you, you’ll love The Ignited Life—our free Substack newsletter created to fuel your growth between episodes. Join thousands of high-performers, purpose-seekers, and change-makers who are shifting from autopilot to alignment—one intentional insight at a time. Each edition delivers fresh insights on intentional living, resilience, and emotional mastery Practical tools like the L.E.N.S. method and micro-habits to ignite change Behind-the-scenes reflections from Passion Struck episodes Guest wisdom distilled into real-life applications Curated resources, quotes, and frameworks to help you live like you matter Want to learn the 12 philosophies that the most successful people use to create a limitless life? Order John R. Miles’s new book, Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life. Learn More and Connect👉 All episode links, my books You Matter, Luma, and Passion Struck, The Ignited Life newsletter, and the Start Mattering store are here: linktr.ee/John_R_Miles🛍️ StartMattering.com | 🔗 TheIgnitedLife.net #johnrmiles #passionstruck #livelifebetter #author #tampabay #radio #radiostpete #theignitedlife #dancoyle #startmattering #thematterverse

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Sunday, March 1, 2026) – Nikita Johnson earned his first INDY NXT by Firestone victory Sunday, winning his hometown Grand Prix of St. Petersburg after prevailing in a duel of talented teenagers.Johnson, from St. Petersburg, delivered his first victory in just his fourth career start in the INDYCAR development series. It also was the first INDY NXT victory for Cape Motorsports, which Johnson joined this offseason after a part-time foray last season in the series with HMD Motorsports.SEE: Race Results“I can’t thank the boys from Cape Motorsports enough and everyone from ECR who has been helping us,” Johnson said. “It’s a pretty amazing feeling to get my first win in INDY NXT and Cape’s first win in INDY NXT. I can’t wait to see all my friends and family.”Series rookie Johnson, 17, drove his No. 21 Cape Motorsports Powered by ECR entry to victory by .6990 of a second over pole sitter Max Taylor, 18, in the No. 28 Susan G. Komen car of Andretti Global. Rookie Tymek Kucharczyk rounded out the podium finishers in his first INDY NXT start by placing third in the No. 71 HMD Motorsports entry, 5.055 seconds behind Johnson.Andretti Global took three of the top five spots. Seb Murray placed fourth in the No. 27 Prosperity machine, while Lochie Hughes rounded out the top five in the No. 26 car.Johnson wasted no time asserting his command of this race, scheduled for 45 laps but halted on time after 55 minutes. He started second and used a bold, sweeping move to the outside of Taylor in Turn 1 at the start to grab a lead he would never relinquish.“It was pretty straight up,” Johnson said. “I reviewed some video from previous years on YouTube, the INDY NXT channel. I knew I wanted to get up front quickly, and I did just that. I went into Turn 1 and knew what he (Taylor) was going to do before he did it and just went around the outside. After that, I kept it pretty simple, tried to keep a nice gap.”Caution periods ended up being Johnson’s biggest foe besides Taylor. The race was slowed by four full-course yellows, but Johnson held off Taylor on each of the restarts.Perhaps Taylor’s best chance came on a restart on Lap 20. He tried the same move Johnson used to gain the lead on Lap 1, but his attempt at a sweeping, outside pass was unsuccessful.“All the restarts were pretty difficult,” Johnson said. “He (Taylor) caught on at one point, and I had throw in a little curve ball and change it up.”Taylor maintained pressure on Johnson for the entire race, never trailing by more than a second and keeping his car usually within six- or seven-tenths of the leader. But Taylor also never got close enough after restarts to mount a serious challenge to the race lead.The two teens traded blows over the closing laps. Johnson turned his quickest lap of the race on Lap 38, but Taylor countered with the speediest lap overall on Lap 39.“Good race overall, good points,” Taylor said. “Showed a lot of pace but just messed up on the start.“The restarts were very difficult to get right. Just kept trying to apply the pressure, trying different things. Probably could have had an opportunity to pass him there, but you live and you learn.”The next INDY NXT by Firestone race is the Grand Prix of Arlington on Sunday, March 15 on the streets of Arlington, Texas. #NXTIndycar #indycarNXT #nikitajohnson #gpstpete #tampabay #radio #radiostpete

Celebrating 125 years, Stetson College School of Law's Ben Barros joined Lunchtime Conversation host Nanette Wiser in studio to talk about their history, Hall of Fame, preparing students for a law career, legal writing and research and arguing cases in court in a world where civil discourse seems to be in chaos, Stetson's students set the bar high for integrity. In 2023, the former law library was transformed into a 16,000 square foot Advocacy Institute, offering the most courtrooms of any law school in the country. US News & World Report named the College #1 in Trial Advocacy and #3 in Legal Writing. Learn more about the faculty and research here. More faculty in the news. Stetson's Centers for Excellence sponsor conferences, workshops, scholarship and research projects. Students may serve as fellows who assist with research and major projects. Conferences are open to students on a space-available basis.Center for Advocacy Education Center for Excellence in Elder JusticeCenter for Excellence in Higher Education Law and Policy Institute for the Advancement of Legal Communication Institute for Biodiversity Law and PolicyInstitute for Caribbean Law and Policy Veterans Law InstituteHighlights from Justice Stephen Breyer’s Visit to Campus#benbarros #stetsoncollegeoflaw #anniversary #lawfaculty #triallawprep #legalwriting #centersforexcellence #justicestephenbreyer #nanettewiser #stpete #stpetefl #tampabay #radio #radiostpete #cityofstpete #dtsp #downtownstpete

News Director Nanette Wiser chats with Michael Van Sickler about his new role as Tampa Bay Times Politics Editor. The former Managing Editor of News & Engagement is no stranger to state, regional and local politics. We talk about the 2026 races, the candidates, the key issues and how you can keep track through responsible sources of what's happening in our community and beyond. Sign up for his newsletter and follow him on social media.Says Michael: "Ever since I was a kid, I was a politics junkie. It was a way for me to relate to my dad, and we’d spend hours at the dinner table talking Reagan, Bush and Clinton. My interest in politics no doubt led to my poli sci major in college and then a career in journalism. Even when my beat or job didn’t hinge on politics, it was never too far. I’ve been at the Times for more than 20 years. As a reporter, I’ve covered everything from suburban sprawl (there’s politics in that) to the mortgage fraud that fueled the Great Recession (that got pretty political). I covered St. Petersburg as the city hall reporter and Florida’s Capitol under Gov. Rick Scott . As an editor, I’ve run our news coverage during some of the most divisive times our nation has ever faced. Now I’m back reporting on all things politics. Local. State. Federal. Send me tips, rants or keen assessments. I’m on it." Got a tip? Email [email protected]#floridapolitics #tampabaypolitics #michaelvansickler #tampabaytimes #politicaleditor #floridaissues #tampabayissues #nanettewiser#stpete #stpetefl #tampabay #radio #radiostpete #cityofstpete #dtsp #downtownstpete