Prepare for an unforgettable evening of music as legendary musician Sting joins forces with The Florida Orchestra for a special benefit concert titled "An Intimate Evening with Sting and The Florida Orchestra: A Gala Concert." This one-of-a-kind event is scheduled to take place at 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 9th, at the iconic Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg. Sting and...
Get ready to bounce like never before because the "World's Largest Bounce House" is making its way to Raymond James Stadium in March! https://twitter.com/thebigbounceusa/status/1578445059426598912 Hosted by Big Bounce America, this Guinness-certified attraction promises an unforgettable experience for thrill-seekers of all ages. From March 2nd to March 3rd, and then again from March 8th to March 10th, Tampa Bay residents will have the...
A Marriott timeshare sub-brand has just spent roughly $17 million to buy an iconic property in downtown Charleston with plans to turn it into their newest flagship timeshare destination. "I'm excited to announce that we acquired a fully entitled parcel of land in Charleston, South Carolina," said Marriott CEO Anthony Capuano in a press release. "Overlooking the heart of the...
A Charleston resident, Tarah Herrington, currently in Israel, finds herself in a precarious situation due to the ongoing conflict with Hamas. Intending to return to the U.S. over the weekend, Herrington is now confined to her hotel in Jerusalem. She entered Israel from Jordan on Friday and was met with the alarming sound of air-raid sirens by Saturday morning. Following...
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A new study has revealed the states with the most fatal vehicle crashes involving speeding, with Rhode Island taking the top spot. The data was analyzed from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reporting on the number of fatal crashes per state between 2017-2021 and the number where speeding was primarily responsible. Rank State Percentage of fatal crashes that involved speeding 1 Rhode Island 46.01% 2 Hawaii 44.72% 3 South Carolina 43.23% 4 New...
The 2024 Joint Base Charleston Air Show, scheduled for April 20-21, will feature a rare aviation marvel: the B-29 Doc, one of only two B-29 Superfortress aircraft still capable of flight. Built by Boeing during World War II, Doc is a testament to the era's aviation ingenuity, having served the United States Army Air Corps since its delivery in March...
What is the Skyway 10K? Prepare your running shoes because the 7th annual Skyway 10K race is just around the corner! This iconic event spans 6.2 miles across the Bob Graham Sunshine Skyway Bridge, attracting around 8,000 participants each year. Not just a race, this event serves a noble cause, with all funds raised from registrations going to support the...
Tampa Bay travelers can now look forward to easier access to Mexico City as Tampa International Airport (TPA) introduces a new direct flight route. In a festive announcement accompanied by mariachi music, TPA leaders revealed plans for the non-stop service between Tampa and Mexico City, fulfilling a long-standing goal of enhancing connectivity between the Bay area and global destinations. https://twitter.com/FlyTPA/status/1762138014883463346 The...
In a shocking incident that has rattled St. Petersburg residents, a pedestrian lost his life early Monday after being deliberately struck by a driver, as reported by the St. Petersburg Police Department. A man was found lying in the intersection at 7th Avenue South and 12th Street South around 2:30 a.m., prompting a 911 call for help. Despite the efforts...
Since the early 1990s, Charleston's Daniel Island has been seeing some incredible growth. The Volvo Cars and MUSC Health stadiums, dozens of retail centers, and eight distinct "park" neighborhoods have given new life to the region, but one of Daniel's newest developments is now setting a new standard for the Island. The newly completed Wharf 7 complex has raised the...