St. Pete, FL|News|
Small Business Saturday 2020: Help Them Stay Afloat In St. Pete
Small Business Saturday — it’s on Nov. 28 this year — helps local businesses in St. Petersburg overcome pandemic hardships.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
Florida: Finding Our Way Forward
The coronavirus shutdown brought civic life and commerce to a standstill for months. These stories of revival show how communities, businesses, schools and essential institutions in Florida are finding ways to reopen, recover and move forward.
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Miami, FL|News|
Pet Families Stay Together Thanks To Efforts By Animal Services
To help pet owners feed their furry family members during the pandemic, the county hosts its next drive-through pet food bank on Saturday.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa Hospital Offers 1st Coronavirus Antibody Treatment In FL
Tampa General Hospital will receive some of the first coronavirus vaccines made by Pfizer when the drug company receives FDA approval.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Tanner’s Turkeys Thanksgiving Basket Brigade Seeks Donations
For 10 years, Sarasota Realtor Michele Tanner has delivered holiday meal baskets to local families in need.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Tropicana Field Testing Site Closed For Day, Capacity Reached
The Tropicana Field coronavirus testing site closed early on Friday due to it reaching capacity. Find your other testing locations here.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Book + Bottle Overcomes Business Challenges During COVID-19
Book + Bottle owner Terra Dunham shares conquering business challenges while opening her dream shop during the coronavirus pandemic.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
The Bazaar On Apricot & Lime Focuses On Indie Artists, Sellers
With more than 30 artisans and vendors, the bazaar is a great place to “shop local” this holiday season, its owner said.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Gulfport, FL|News|
Stella’s Sundries To Celebrate Grand Opening During Indie Market
Gulfport’s newest shop will host its grand opening celebration during Gulfport’s monthly third Saturday Indie Market this weekend.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Fifth Third Bank Opens Newest Next-Generation Banking Center
The South Tampa Banking Center located on South Dale Mabry Highway is introducing a new design and a new way of banking.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Has Coronavirus Changed Your Thanksgiving Plans? FL Patch Survey
Does the coronavirus pandemic affect your Thanksgiving celebrations as Florida tops 905K cases? Take our reader survey.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Miami, FL|News|
Give Miami Day Could Raise More Than $15 Million For Charities
This 24-hour online giving campaign kicks off at midnight on Thursday and supports nearly 900 Miami-area nonprofits.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Water Street Tampa Offices Buildings Attracting Array Of Tenants
Cushman & Wakefield has been retained to lease and manage 1001 Water Street and 400 Channelside Drive.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
FL Mask Mandate Recommended By Mayors, DeSantis Criticized
A Zoom news conference call with Florida mayors included a call out to Gov. Ron DeSantis to order a statewide mask mandate.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Coronavirus Spread In Polk County: See Your Risk Of Exposure
A new tool assesses the risk of gathering with others in Lakeland or elsewhere.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Coronavirus Spread In St. Petersburg: See Your Risk Of Exposure
A new tool assesses the risk of gathering with others in St. Petersburg or elsewhere.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Sneak Peak At Tampa's New Tourist Destination: Yuengling Brewery
D.G. Yuengling & Son Inc. broke ground Monday for the expansion and renovation of its brewery that include a restaurant, hotel and museum.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Brandon, FL|News|
Housing Offered To Residents Displaced By Coronavirus: Commission
Hillsborough County commissioners approved an agreement with Catholic Charities to provide homes to families displaced by the coronavirus.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
First Tee Sarasota/Manatee Holds Holiday Online Auction
The nonprofit First Tee teaches Sarasota- and Bradenton-area children life skills, helps them build character through the game of golf.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa Remodeling Franchise Creates Affordable Dream Kitchens
Kitchen Tune-Up, a national kitchen remodeling company known for five service options to update kitchens and cabinetry, has opened in Tampa.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Westfield Countryside In Clearwater To Add 2 Dining Options
The Cheesecake Factory and Shell Shack will soon join the dining options at the Clearwater mall.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Bake’n Babes To Open 2nd Location At Armature Works In Tampa
The new vendor will be taking up residency in the northern end of the market between the Ichicoro and Empamamas stalls.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa Civic Association Receives Funds From AT&T For E-Learning
The Tampa Heights Junior Civic Association has received a $10,000 donation from the AT&T Foundation to help open e-learning centers.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Miami, FL|News|
Miami Book Fair Goes Virtual This Year
Programming for the beloved South Florida book fair starts streaming on Sunday. Guest authors include Margaret Atwood, Ann Patchett.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Veterans Amnesty Court Planned For Saturday
This annual Turning Points events with the Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court removes and reduces fines for homeless, vulnerable veterans.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Orioles To Host Turkey Distribution At Ed Smith Stadium
The baseball club partners with All Faiths Food Bank to serve the community during the pandemic.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Southwest Airlines To Fly Out Of SRQ In 2021
Traffic increases at SRQ as Southwest Airlines joins the airport; JetBlue, Allegiant expands; amenities reopen.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Miami, FL|News|
Filmmakers Ask Miami To Mask Up In PSA Contest From Oolite Arts
Lovesick flamingoes, dancing skeletons and a male stripper star in Miami PSAs to combat COVID-19.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Tropicana Field Coronavirus Testing Site Closed Due To Eta
Due to possible impacts from Tropical Storm Eta, the Tropicana Field testing site will not open on Wednesday.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
School Face Mask Mandate Extended In Manatee County: Report
The Manatee County School Board unanimously voted to continue requiring masks in the schools at its Tuesday meeting, reports said.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
$123,000 Raised For Families In Need By TB Rays And Duke Energy
Every home run the Rays hit, Duke Energy donated up to $2,000 to support 211 Tampa Bay Cares, a free service helping families in need.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Empty Bowls Luncheon Benefits The Food Bank Of Manatee
The 20th annual Empty Bowls fundraiser takes place Thursday at the Manatee Performing Arts Center, Friday at Main Street in Lakewood Ranch.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Black Crow Coffee Owner's Journey During Coronavirus Pandemic
Deana Hawk of St. Petersburg shares the challenges and lessons she has learned as a business owner during the coronavirus pandemic.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Florida Highway Patrol Collects Food For Families In Need
Nonperishable food donations can be dropped off at any Florida Highway Patrol office for its annual “Stuff the Charger” campaign.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Festival Of Skeletons Artfully Celebrates Lost Loved Ones
Festival of Skeletons, an annual Village of the Arts event, honors Dia de los Muertos. It runs Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Florida Holocaust Museum Plans To Reopen After COVID Closure
The Florida Holocaust Museum plans to reopen to members, teachers and the public in phases with safety precautions beginning November.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Two-Hour Wait Closes Coronavirus Testing Site Early At The Trop
The Tropicana Field coronavirus testing site closed early on Tuesday due to a long wait, officials said.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Ferry Season Returns To St. Pete With COVID-19 Safety Precautions
Passengers and staff will be required to follow Centers for Disease Control guidelines while taking a ferry trip across the bay.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Day Of The Dead 2020 Augmented Mural By Modelo In St. Petersburg
St. Pete residents can celebrate Day of the Dead in a socially distant way with Modelo's mural that comes to life with a mariachi band.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Drive-Through Halloween Event Gives South Lime Avenue A Scare
Creative couple uses animatronics, projection mapping, kinetic sculptures in free Halloween on South Lime event in Sarasota.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Resilient Retreat Hosts Drive-In Movie, Groundbreaking Friday
The nonprofit, which works with those impacted by trauma and abuse, will build a new facility on 84 acres on Fruitville Road.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
