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Polk County initiative to transform State Road 60
21+ hour, 36+ min ago (424+ words) BARTOW, Fla. — State Road 60 could soon become a popular tourist route for travelers. A group of Polk County leaders and business owners want to transform the highway into “Route 60,” taking inspiration from the iconic Route 66. Katie Bevilacqua co-owns Golden Ridge…...
PSTA secures funds for permanent St. Pete ferry dock
1+ week, 4+ day ago (194+ words) ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority is reaching another milestone before it launches the new Tampa Bay Ferry service. The agency is receiving $850,000 in federal funds to build a dock in downtown St. Petersburg. The permanent downtown St....
Pinellas Park community rallies around injured vets at annual 'Alive Day' ride
1+ week, 5+ day ago (336+ words) PINELLAS PARK, Fla. — Dozens of bike riders took part in the annual Wounded Warriors Alive Day ride in Pinellas Park, raising money for the Wounded Warriors Ability Ranch and its work helping injured veterans stay active. The ride marks the…...
Sarasota asks residents to help shape future of transportation and parking
1+ week, 6+ day ago (351+ words) SARASOTA, Fla. — Katherine Hermes says getting around downtown Sarasota is easier on two wheels than four. “Believe it or not, I ride my bike. I only live two and a half blocks away,” she said. It’s a short trip to…...
Curbside changes start today for Tampa International's red airside departures
2+ week, 6+ hour ago (225+ words) TAMPA, Fla. – If you have a flight at the Tampa International Airport, prepare for some changes when you're driving in. Travelers headed to the red side of the main terminal should be aware of a temporary detour. A pavement resurfacing…...
Going pro is now an option for flag football players
2+ week, 1+ day ago (359+ words) BRADENTON, Fla. — Playing a sport that is one of the fastest growing in the nation means putting in the work. And that’s what Bradenton’s Si’Naya Glover does best — work hard. She has watched the sport of flag football grow from…...
New shopping center coming to Palmer Ranch in Sarasota County
2+ week, 2+ day ago (440+ words) SARASOTA, Fla. — Mike Wayne remembers the glory days of the Sarasota Square Mall. "My son was young at the time, and so we would come if there was a kids event. He was in the Boy Scouts, and they'd have…...
Westbound lanes on SR 580 closed due to water main leak
3+ week, 5+ day ago (95+ words) Spectrum Bay News 9 Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More Westbound lanes on SR 580 closed due to water main leak CLEARWATER, Fla. — Two westbound lanes on State Road 580 across from…...