Cruises Resume, Poetry Sprouts, Braves Food Cited: Nearby News

Here are some of the share-worthy stories from Florida Patches to talk about tonight:

• Sarasota County Fair Kicks Off Friday, Runs Through March 28
• 19-Year-Old Autistic Man Accused Of Killing Man With Hammer
• Sarasota Man Charged With Drug Trafficking Near Daycare: Sheriff
• Rollover Motorcycle Wreck Kills Riverview Man: Police

Royal Caribbean To Launch Summer Caribbean Cruises From Bahamas

With cruising on hold in the United States through at least Nov. 1 by federal orders because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Royal Caribbean International said it will resume Caribbean cruises out of the Bahamas starting in June.

Clearwater Turns Drab Sidewalks Into Inspirational Message Boards

A strip of concrete is hardly the stuff of inspiration — unless you happen to live in Clearwater. The city is offering pedestrians a bit a poetic inspiration. The "Poetry Made Concrete" contest held last year challenged residents to reimagine, strengthen and beautify their communities through public art.

Arapaima, Monster Amazon River Fish, Curiously Appears In Florida

Between the alligators that crawl out of the swamp and the green iguanas that fall from trees during cold speels, reports of a freshwater fish that can grow to be 10 or 15 feet long might seem an everyday occurrence in Florida. But there's nothing routine about the arapaima, which may be invading the state.

Health Code Violations For Atlanta Braves Spring Training Complex

Multiple food and beverage outlets at CoolToday Park, the spring training home for the Atlanta Braves located at 18800 W. West Villages Parkway in Venice, racked up state health inspection violations March 2, according to state reports.

Art News: Jewish Film Festival, St. Petersburg Artist Grants

The arts community in the greater Tampa Bay area continues to thrive, with plenty of exhibits, events and programs to keep you busy.

Florida To Begin Vaccinating Residents Age 50 And Up Monday

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Friday that residents 50 and older will be eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine starting Monday, March 22. and that everyone will likely be eligible by May 1.

• Health Officials Offering Vaccines To Homebound Brandon Residents
• USF Spring Graduation Ceremony Changes, Names Will Be Read
• Vaccine Age Limit Lowers To 40 In Miami-Dade Starting March 29
• C.W. Bill Young Veterans Affairs Gives Vaccines To All Veterans
• Rollover Motorcycle Wreck Kills Riverview Man: Police
• $1,000 Grant Applications Open To St. Petersburg Artists

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Also Worth a Look Today

• Sarasota Man Seriously Injured In Manatee County Crash: FHP
• 2 Hudson Residents Killed In Crash On U.S. 19
• Maryland Man Seriously Injured In Crash On Interstate 4
• Man Accused Of Drunk Driving After Crashing Into Patrol Car
• Lido Pavilion Concession Stand Reopened Thursday
• Sheriff Arrests 1 Woman In Parking Lot Shooting, Seeking Another
• Tampa Police Officer Shoots At Man Carrying Long Gun

• $1,000 Grant Applications Open To St. Petersburg Artists

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