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A Florida ‘Foam Dome Home,’ where ‘not a single straight line exists,’ is for sale
The dwelling consists of three domes connected by spiraling passageways.
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DeSantis’ property tax plan will hurt small businesses, make Florida ‘more unaffordable,’ says advocates
“We know this is a tax shift,” said Jeff Scala, deputy director with FAC in a webinar with members. “They’re framing this as a tax cut.”
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Ken Welch, and his opponents in St. Pete mayoral race, weigh in on Florida’s anti-DEI law
‘They can’t tell you what celebration to go to.’
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A Bahama Shores home designed by Busch Gardens architect William B. Harvard is now on the market
Some of Harvard’s projects include the Hospitality House at Busch Gardens, Derby Lane, and the Federal Building in St. Petersburg, to name a few.
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Tampa Bay’s best things to do this week, including Pride kickoff, vibrator races and more
Plus, Sneaker Kulture at Armature Works, Preacher Lawson, Drag Bingo and more!
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Former Tampa Bay Bucs TE Kyle Rudolph is selling his Davis Islands home
Rudolph’s 50th touchdown reception happened to also be Tom Brady’s final regular-season touchdown pass.
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Soho Sushi will open ‘Nagi’ Japanese restaurant and lounge inside Tampa’s former Gen X Tavern
Gen X Tavern will have its last day on July 4, and Nagi hopes to open this fall.
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Poll shows 20% of Florida Hispanics who voted for Trump in 2024 say they wouldn’t do it again
The survey indicates Latino voters in Florida skew more conservative than those nationally.
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‘The stakes for public education are enormous’: Florida’s largest teachers union on DeSantis property tax plan
“Local funding accounts for roughly 46% of the Florida Education Finance Program statewide, and in some districts the local share approaches 90%.
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DeSantis’ plan to eliminate Florida property tax is different than what he pitched
There is no reference to the $500,000 homestead exemption that DeSantis said was the ultimate goal of his proposal.
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‘Alligator Alcatraz’ could be emitting hundreds of tons of toxic gases, new case claims
“We’re going to hold the state accountable until every dirty diesel generator is removed from the site.”
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Oracle of Ybor: Is my abusive family too old to yell at?
‘There is an optimism, both bright and deep with The Sun, and it’s a light that endures.’
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Florida schools, healthcare, public safety could lose millions under DeSantis property tax plan
“I think there’s a reason why the governor didn’t want to show his work today.”
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‘It just matters if he likes you or he doesn’t like you’: Florida lawmakers brace for DeSantis’ veto pen
Democrats called his approach “retribution.”
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Tampa Bay cyclists share their thoughts on the newly opened Howard Frankland Bridge trail
Cyclists can now ride 19.5 miles nearly nonstop between St. Pete, Tampa and Clearwater.
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‘Wound down and shut down’: Florida congressman says ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ coming to an end
“They’re not getting any new people. They’re just sending people to other facilities.”
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Florida Gov. DeSantis unveils plan to eliminate property taxes for 92% of homestead homes
“I want to get something done. I want to make sure people can go and vote for something.”
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Florida judge refuses to block new congressional map aiding Republicans
The groups vowed to appeal the ruling.
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Creative Loafing Tampa Bay readers respond to Ye concert, Daily Eats closing and more
‘Leave the recipe for the veggie burger stapled to the telephone pole outside please’
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‘These are sanctuaries of dissent’: Before Tampa visit, Amy Goodman talks independent media, hope, and more
Goodman and filmmaker Tia Lessin bring ‘Democracy Now!’ documentary to Sun-Ray Cinema on June 5.
