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Experience a weekend of comics, cosplay, contemporary glass art, anime, gaming, and pop culture at Imagine Museum during TB Comic ConventionEvent Highlights:🦸 Graphic Worlds Exhibition — Explore comic, animation, and pop culture-inspired contemporary glass art.🛍️ Comic Universe Market — Shop comics, collectibles, artwork, apparel, toys, and fandom creations.🎤 Live Entertainment & Fandom Activities — Enjoy trivia, Family Fandom Feud, cosplay, interactive experiences, live music, and food vendors.🎨 Workshops & Artist Experiences — Create, learn, and discover how pop culture inspires contemporary glass art.Event Details:📅 August 28–30, 2026📍 Imagine MuseumFriday, August 28☕ Beyond the Teabag: Exploring Fine Chinese Teas | 10:00 AM–11:00 AM🛍️ Comic Universe Market | 5:00 PM–9:00 PM🦸 Comic Icons in Glass: Deadpool-Inspired Stained Glass Workshop with Christina Pena | 5:00 PM–8:00 PMSaturday, August 29🐉 The Art of the Dragon: Stained Glass Workshops with Christina Pena | 12:00 PM–2:00 PM & 4:00 PM–6:00 PM🎤 Comic Universe LIVE, featured artist presentation From Panels to Paint: An Evening with Matt Haghighi, food, live music, cosplay, shopping, and interactive activitiesSunday, August 30✏️ Figure Drawing Through the Multiverse with Christina Pena | 12:00 PM–2:00 PM🎤 Comic Universe LIVE, Button Smashers live music, cosplay, activities, shopping, and family-friendly funAdmission:$5 Museum Admission All WeekendFREE for Imagine Museum Members, children ages 0–6, and guests wearing cosplay or comic-inspired attire.Additional registration and fees apply for select workshops and figure drawing experiences.Experience:Discover Graphic Worlds, Imagine Museum’s exhibition celebrating comics, animation, illustration, and storytelling through contemporary glass art. As an official promotional partner of Tampa Bay Comic Convention, Imagine Museum brings fans together for a unique celebration of creativity, imagination, and fandom.🎟️ Tickets are expected to sell quickly! Pre-register today to secure your admission and guarantee your spot. Limited availability may remain at the door based on capacity.

Bill DeYoung's guest today on Arts Alive! is Maggie Duffy, managing editor at Creative Pinellas. The county’s umbrella arts support organization has had to re-think and re-configure many things since Pinellas County commissioners chose to de-fund it, almost completely, in September 2025.  But good seeds always find a way to poke through, and today’s Creative Pinellas is working hand-in-hand with Visit St. Pete-Clearwater, which supplied a much-needed infusion of county tourism money, to put together a monthlong, multi-discipline celebration of the arts. It’s a concentrated effort to show visitors what a wealth of talent and idea-making we’ve got.Starting Nov. 1, “Art Everywhere” combines art, music, dance, theater, movies and more, from one end of Pinellas to the other. There are 30 events; some will even carry over into December.  Sunday’s screening of the romantic comedy 50 First Dates (2 p.m. at Green Light Cinema) is a collaboration between Creative Pinellas and the Common Thread Yarn Shop & Café; it’s the first in a monthly film series just for crafters, knitters and others who like to watch movies while they’re working with their hands. There will be special tables and lighting. Then there’s AMPED, the Creative Pinellas fundraising party at FloridaRAMA.  More Creative Pinellas events.Duffy has been an arts journalist for more than a decade; she covered art, music, theater, restaurants and more for the Tampa Bay Times. Today her byline appears in The Gabber, Artisan and other local publications.

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In this episode of Soundscapes, host Domenico Pontoriero sits down with cellist and conductor Victor Minke Huls for a conversation about a life shaped by classical music, collaboration, and community. Victor shares his journey from growing up in a musical family to becoming Associate Principal Cellist of The Florida Orchestra, as well as his work conducting and mentoring the next generation of musicians through the Pinellas Youth Symphony. The conversation explores the value of youth orchestras, the richness of St. Pete’s classical music scene, and Victor’s own podcast, The Classical Scene.Domenico and Victor also discuss their own musical collaboration, including the new Boy in the Rain single “Caldera,” out this week, which features Victor on cello. Their conversation also touches on the creative freedom of making music simply because you love doing it.  Artist Bio: Victor Minke HulsVictor Minke Huls is a cellist, conductor, and pianist currently serving as Associate Principal Cellist of The Florida Orchestra. An accomplished orchestral musician, he previously served as Principal Cellist of the Amarillo Symphony and as a cello fellow with the New World Symphony, and has performed with ensembles including the Jacksonville Symphony, Civic Orchestra of Chicago, Nu Deco Ensemble, and Aspen Chamber Symphony.Victor holds a Doctor of Musical Arts in orchestral conducting from Northwestern University and dual master's degrees in cello performance and orchestral conducting from the University of Michigan. In the Tampa Bay area, he also conducts the Serenade Strings of the Pinellas Youth Symphony and is active as a performer, educator, and advocate for classical music.Victor also hosts The Classical Scene on Radio St. Pete, where he highlights classical musicians, ensembles, educators, and organizations throughout the region, helping listeners discover the remarkable breadth of classical music happening in their own community. https://www.victorminkehuls.comhttps://audioboom.com/channels/1842136-radio-st-pete-podcast-archive?search=classical+scene About Domenico PontorieroDomenico Pontoriero is a St. Petersburg–based artist, composer, and radio host working across instrumental music, film, and community arts. He releases music under the moniker Boy in the Rain, an instrumental project with two studio albums available on all major streaming platforms and at BoyintheRain.com. An award-winning filmmaker, Domenico’s short art film has screened at more than 15 film festivals worldwide, including the SunScreen Film Festival in St. Petersburg. His creative work is rooted in atmosphere, storytelling, and place—whether through sound, image, or live broadcast.Domenico brings years of experience behind the microphone, including his time at WMNF in Tampa, where he co-hosted Made in the Dark. He currently hosts Soundscapes, airing Monday nights at 10 PM, a weekly program dedicated to immersive, locally made instrumental music. Soundscapes highlights regional composers, nurtures creative community, and supports the performing arts scene throughout the St. Petersburg area.The show is accompanied by the Soundscapes podcast, where Domenico interviews guest co-hosts featured on the program, offering listeners a deeper look into their creative processes, influences, and artistic journeys.#SoundscapesPodcast #ClassicalMusic #Cellist #StPeteMusic #TheFloridaOrchestra #BoyintheRain #LocalMusic #SupportTheArts #domenicopontoriero #victorminkehuls

Nick Masset, Former major league pitcher.  Pinellas Park native Nick Masset, former major league pitcher, talks baseball with Dan Hirshberg for this edition of Play Ball!! A workhorse middle and late innings reliever with the Cincinnati Reds, Nick realized his dream of pitching in the majors. With the Reds, he was 13-11 with a 3.07 ERA, and 228 strikeouts in 241 innings of work, pitching in 74, 82 and 75 games respectively in 2009-2011, and helped the Reds clinch the Central Division title in 2010. He had to overcome many injuries, including a near death experience, eventually cutting his career short. A lot to talk about including Nick's post playing career and what he's up to now.#danhirshberg #nickmasset #playball

(8/27/2026) In the Arts Spotlight, host Nanette Wiser chats with Autumn Pearson, bon vivant and Safety Harbor Art & Music Center Executive Director about SHAMc, their youth creativity programs, collaboration with Enterprise High and upcoming exhibits/events. Autumn brought artist and arts educator Mena Kieran with her to share the joy and importance of arts and creativity for health and wellness. EVENTS here. SHAMc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN: 45-1473112. Donations are tax deductible and help keep the creativity flowing, the music playing, and the mosaics sparkling. ABOUT SAFETY HARBOR ART & MUSIC CENTER Once upon a time in Safety Harbor, Florida, two artists named Todd and Kiaralinda had a wonderfully impractical idea: what if a home, a building, and eventually an entire community space could become a living work of art?  With the help of their friend Heather Richardson, a Pepsi Refresh Grant, architect/designers Grant Genova and Dan Carlson, hundreds of volunteers, and a wildly generous community of artists, dreamers, builders, musicians, mosaic-makers, and general magic-makers, that idea became the Safety Harbor Art and Music Center - lovingly known as SHAMc.  SHAMc opened its doors in 2015 and has been sparkling ever since - literally. More than 290 people helped create the mirrored mosaics that permanently adorn the building, and today the venue features over 300 mirrored mosaic panels, sculptural details, repurposed materials, and whimsical surprises around every corner. It is part performance space, part art installation, part community clubhouse, and part “wait, did that wall just wink at me?” As a nonprofit community arts venue serving Safety Harbor and the greater Tampa Bay region, SHAMc presents live music, visual art exhibitions, workshops, youth programs, and intergenerational creative experiences. Over the past nine years, SHAMc has hosted 350+ live performances, welcomed more than 700 artists, and brought thousands of people together through concerts, exhibitions, classes, camps, and community events. At its heart, SHAMc is a place for children, grown-ups, and children-at-heart to gather, create, listen, learn, laugh, and be inspired. Our intimate listening room is designed to bring artists and audiences closer together, while our programming supports working artists, encourages curiosity, and celebrates the belief that art makes communities stronger, kinder, and a lot more interesting.​#safetyharborartsandmusic #autumnpearson #enterprisehigh #youthartsprograms #artmuseum #music #creativity #nanettewiser #radiostpete

In this episode of Do Good Voices, Meredith Pericles, Founder and Executive Director of the Do Good Foundation, sits down with Lauren Hubbard, CEO and Founder of All the World's Kids, a St. Petersburg nonprofit focused on raising and engaging Future Leaders.All the World's Kids' mission is to raise and engage Future Leaders, creating confident and empowered kids who positively impact their communities. Lauren shares what inspired her to start All the World's Kids and how art, mentorship, travel, service, and meaningful experiences can shape the way young people see themselves and the world around them.The conversation explores Art in the Park, the organization's Global Impact Expedition to Cambodia and work with Water for Cambodia, the challenges facing young people today, and what Lauren hopes kids take away from these experiences. We also talk about what gives Lauren hope for the next generation and the many ways you can get involved and support the work All the World's Kids is doing.We talk about:• What it means to raise and engage Future Leaders• Art, mentorship, travel, and service• The Global Impact Expedition to Cambodia• Water for Cambodia• Art in the Park• Challenges facing today's youth• What gives Lauren hope for the next generation• How to support All the World's KidsLearn more and get involved:Website:https://alltheworldskidsinc.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alltheworldskids/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/AllTheWorldsKidsEmail: [email protected] Do Good VoicesDo Good Voices is a program of the Do Good Foundation, where we're building a connected nonprofit ecosystem that meets real needs. Each episode introduces our community to the nonprofit organizations and leaders making a difference throughout Pinellas County.Learn more at DoGoodFoundationFL.org.#dogoodday #dogoodfoundation #meredithpericles #alltheworldskids #laurenhubbard

Live the Gala Life in St. Pete-Clearwater with Alexia Gonzalez (@TheGalaLife) Bilingual Content Creator. Art Aficionado. Sunshine City’s Most Fabulous Fan. Magic 94.9 FM radio host and truly hilarious. Truly nice person, now author and just wrapped a reality series, stylish fashionista and so much more. Lunchtime Conversation host Nanette Wiser welcomed Alexia Gonzalez back to studio (where she and Eugenie Bondurant and Mary Rachel Quinn created a vortex of power on our Facebook photos), so we could talk about her return as SAVOR ST PETE's queen of social media and influencer for the November 2026 event. Follow her on Instagram.ABOUT ALEXIA Alexia is a Tampa Bay–based radio host, media personality, content creator, and entrepreneur with expertise in lifestyle communications, storytelling, and brand marketing.  She is the midday host (10AM–3PM) on Magic 94.9 with Cox Media Group Tampa, where she connects daily with listeners through pop culture, community storytelling, meaningful interviews, and feel-good conversation.  Alexia’s career began in entertainment, fueled by a lifelong love of acting, music, and writing. She worked in English and Spanish entertainment reporting and released a Billboard-charting pop single with Sony Records before shifting her focus to storytelling. After earning her master’s degree in Multicultural Marketing and Digital Studies from Florida State University, she transitioned into global travel and hospitality public relations, working with brands such as Hard Rock International, Marriott, Hilton, Disney, and more. She led international media trips, hotel openings, celebrity events, and high-level brand activations around the world before establishing a home base in St. Pete. For seven years, Alexia served as an on-air fashion guest host on the live Home Shopping Network (HSN), broadcasting nationally and representing major brands including Disney, BaubleBar, Carlos by Carlos Santana, and others. During her tenure, she generated nearly $1 million in live television sales for clients, combining on-camera presence, product storytelling, and strategic sales expertise in real time.  After relocating to Tampa Bay, Alexia refined her local storytelling skills as Social Media Manager for The Dalí Museum before stepping fully into entrepreneurship, content creation, and broadcasting.  She is the founder of The Gala Life, a luxe lifestyle platform spotlighting the details that make life a celebration across Tampa Bay and beyond. She also leads The Gala Group, a bilingual creative communications and marketing agency, and founded St. Pete Gals, a creator and networking community designed to empower female entrepreneurs and influencers through curated events, brand collaborations, and connection.  In addition to her radio career, Alexia produces and large-scale community events, brand activations, and social gatherings that blend media, lifestyle, and local business. Her work spans on-air broadcasting, digital content creation, public relations strategy, influencer marketing, experiential event production, and live sales performance. She is passionate about amplifying local businesses, telling stories that matter, and creating elevated experiences that empower and inspire.#alexiagonzales #thegalalife #radiohost #author #magic94.9FM #nanettewiser #luxurylifestyle #influencer #bestofthebay #nanettewiser

Lunchtime Conversation host Nanette Wiser welcomed back retired educator and children's book author Linda Smock to talk about her newest book in her wild flora and fauna series for kids, little Bennie the Bat. She reads some of the book to us and talks about why learning about nature and science through books and exploring the great outdoors (and our backyards) are so important as is co-existing sustainably with all creatures great and small. EVENTSSeptember 12, 10:00-1:00, Land O'Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, Land O'Lakes, FLSeptember 19, 2:15-3:15, The Story Garden, 832 14th St. N., St. Petersburg, FLOctober 17, 10:00-2:00, Pinellas Beekeepers Festival, Harborside Christian Church, 2200 Marshall St., Safety Harbor, FLOctober 24, 10:00-3:00, Florida Bat Festival, Lubee Bat Conservancy, Gainesville, FL OTHER BOOKS Just Call Me Honey, Black-eyed Susan and Friends, GT the Gopher Tortoise, A Letter from White Peacock the Butterfly, Betsy the Brazilian Bat, Annie the Ant, Homespun Devotion, Homespun Prayers, and Homespun GratitudeABOUT BENNY THE BAT   Looking for a fun way to help young readers learn about bats? Meet Benny Bat!  Benny Bat: Betsy the Brazilian Bat’s Baby is a wonderful choice for homeschool lessons, family reading time, and curious children who love animals and nature. Even better, every Amazon purchase made through September 15 will result in a $1 donation to Lubee Bat Conservancy in Gainesville, Florida. Your family can enjoy Benny’s story and support real-life bat conservation at the same time!Order here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H9B1GFFKMORE ABOUT LINDA here.    Linda’s childhood dream was to be a teacher when she grew up; as a teenager, she added writer to her goals. She achieved both at an early age, has authored textbooks and ancillary materials for teachers and students, and has written devotional books for adults. In 2023, she accepted the challenge of turning an essay about honey bees into a children’s book. This sparked a new interest and she has continued to educate with fun and interactive children’s books. Adults often say they learn from her books. As a retired educator, Linda still loves to teach. You may find her leading exercise classes for seniors, speaking about nature and plants at public libraries, or leading groups in Bible study. She uses her leadership abilities to help senior citizens in assisted living facilities have fun with holidays. Linda is a Chipola Junior College graduate with both undergraduate and master’s degrees from Florida State University. She later attended the University of South Florida for certification in Administration/Supervision. Her certification as a Master Gardener is from the University of Florida.#lindasmock #author #educator #speaker #nature #childrensbooks #nanettewiser #radiostpete

Lunchtime Conversation host Nanette Wiser welcomed Dr. Brandi Stark, artist and founder of Spirits of St. Petersburg to get a preview of spooky season (yes, just like PSL, it starts early!). Her new book is just out!  Join Brandi for these great events! ArtLofts debuted the new Alchemy Group Show at  10 5th St. N. On October 3rd we are doing a special event with the Velvet mat that includes a sound bath, a quick investigation of their area and a ghost tour underground at The Kress Building. On October 4th we are hosting Spookizaar at Art lofts. It's the third annual and it's starting to really grow. Educator, tour guide, paranormal investigator, author, artist and more!B. Stark Art:  https://vote.cltampa.com/arts/best-art-gallery-non-museumValentween: https://vote.cltampa.com/arts/best-art-partyhttps://vote.cltampa.com/arts/best-gallery-non-museum-showSupernatural St Petersburg and Paranormal Pinellas:https://vote.cltampa.com/arts/best-book-by-a-local-authorBrandy Stark: Visual curator: https://vote.cltampa.com/arts/best-visual-art-curatorArtist: https://vote.cltampa.com/arts/best-visual-artistColumnist: https://vote.cltampa.com/people/best-columnisthttps://vote.cltampa.com/people/best-journalist-that-doesnt-work-at-creative-loafingPerson:  https://vote.cltampa.com/people/best-personWalking tour: St Petersboo https://vote.cltampa.com/places/best-walking-tourBest dog: Stark clan pug pack  https://vote.cltampa.com/people/best-dogBoth SPIRITS and B Stark art: https://stpetersburgfl.communityvotes.com/2026/04/services/specialty-art-servicesJust B Stark art: https://stpetersburgfl.communityvotes.com/2026/04/sports-recreation-and-fitness/art-gallerySt Peter's book walking tour: https://stpetersburgfl.communityvotes.com/2026/04/sports-recreation-and-fitness/entertainment#brandystark #spiritsofstpete #artlofts #paranormalinvestigation #nanettewiser #halloween #artlofts #radiostpete

Lunchtime Conversation host Nanette Wiser caught up with Heritage Village's Monica Drake (Manager & Oral Historian Extraordinaire) and Hannah Hayes (Education Curator) as they continue to celebrate Heritage Villages 50th Anniversary and America 250. We caught up on upcoming events, speakers, educational programs, exhibits and tours through December. On Sept. 12, Passion Struck author John Miles will read his children's book "You Matter, Luna" as part of the Story Trail honor and on Sept. 19, it's time to party and connect with The Constitution in a fun event, scavenger hunt, free books and yummy food. Heritage Village in Largo, Florida, is a 21-acre living history museum dedicated to preserving Pinellas County's architectural and community past. Admission is free, offering visitors a self-guided stroll through dozens of meticulously restored 19th- and early 20th-century historic structures.#heritagevillage #50years #monicadrake #hannahhayes #johnmiles #historical exhibits #historicaltours #historicspeakers #pinellascounty #nanettewiser  #oneplacemanyvoices #america250

Host Karen Carmichael talks with Leslie Curran, longtime St. Petersburg resident, business leader, artist advocate, former City Council member, and one of the organizers behind the inaugural Booker Creek Arts Festival, coming to St. Petersburg’s EDGE District November 12–15, 2026.Curran shares the inspiration behind the new four-day festival, including the transformative impact she witnessed from ArtFields in Lake City, South Carolina. Rather than a traditional festival built around rows of tents, Booker Creek Arts Festival will turn the EDGE District into a walkable living gallery, with juried artwork displayed inside participating local businesses and venues. The festival will feature work from Florida artists alongside live mural painting, glass blowing, dance, music, family activities, and other creative experiences.The conversation explores how the festival is designed to connect artists, collectors, residents, visitors, and local businesses. Attendees can walk from venue to venue, discover new businesses, purchase original artwork, and participate in public voting for the People's Choice Award. The festival website notes that artists will compete for up to $50,000 in jury-awarded prizes, while the event also aims to generate economic activity for restaurants, hotels, galleries, and independent businesses throughout the EDGE District and surrounding community.Curran also discusses some of the additional creative experiences planned for the festival, including a mural paint-off, the Go with the Flow art show, the Nomad Art Bus, interactive activities for children and adults, and a postcard project.The festival takes its name from Booker Creek, an important part of St. Petersburg's early history. The creek was connected to the area's earliest settlements and the development of the Orange Belt railway, helping shape the community that eventually became St. Petersburg. Today, Booker Creek remains part of ongoing plans for preservation, beautification, green space, and multimodal connections through the EDGE District.Whether you're an artist, collector, business owner, volunteer, or simply someone who loves the arts, Booker Creek Arts Festival offers a new way to experience St. Pete while supporting the city's creative economy.Booker Creek Arts Festival📅 November 12–15, 2026📍 EDGE District, St. Petersburg🌐 bookercreekarts.com#BookerCreekArtsFestival #StPeteArts #StPeteFL #EDGE District #StPeteEvents #FloridaArtists #ArtsAndCulture #SupportLocalArtists #SupportLocalBusiness #VisitStPete #LeslieCurran

In this episode, host Stephen Riordan sits down with TJ Venieris—a local theater staple who has appeared in over 50 productions across Tampa Bay. Often dubbed the "King of Community Theater," TJ discusses his journey from a shy high school student in Tarpon Springs to a seasoned performer who has found a profound sense of community and family through the arts. The Theater Journey: TJ reflects on his roots in high school drama (Troupe 1134) and his first community theater experience in Fiddler on the Roof at Tarpon Arts. He shares how community theater became his "place to fit in" and how it serves as a vital social outlet for adults. Current Production: TJ is currently starring in the British farce See How They Run at West Coast Players. He plays the "intruder," an escaped communist prisoner. The show is described as a high-energy production filled with physical comedy, door-slamming antics, and non-stop hilarity. Art & Life Skills: As a full-time certified paralegal, TJ credits theater with refining the communication, memorization, and professional soft skills he uses daily in his legal career. He emphasizes that theater is not just about performance, but about developing human connections. Production Details: Show: See How They Run Venue: West Coast Players Run Dates: Now playing through September 6th Tickets: www.wcptheater.com Big Broadway Energy has been nominated for "Best Podcast" in the Creative Loafing "Best of the Bay" awards. Voting is open daily until August 30th—listeners are encouraged to support the show and Radio St. Pete! #BigBroadwayEnergy #stephenriordan #seehowtheyrun #westcoastplayers #TJVenieris

In this episode of One Place, Many Voices, host Monica Drake interviews a local author during an event at Safety Harbor Library.  Jermaine Bell Jr talked about his book,  Zodiac Defenders Virgo Rising, the first in his three part series. The One Place, Many Voices series is powered by Heritage Village thanks to a grant from Florida Humanities as part of the America 250 2026 celebration. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Jermaine Bell Jr. was born in Dunedin, Florida and still currently resides in the sunshine state. Jermaine likes to watch anime, read books, go to the gym, writes screenplays, music and is an avid fan of the Football, Basketball, Baseball and Hockey. He is known for his creative storytelling, and his unfiltered imagination. He also can play the alto saxophone and listens to 70's - 90's Rnb. His guilty pleasure is watching Judge Judy after writing or to make time pass by and relax. ABOUT THE BOOK Zodiac signs are not horoscopes, they are living, breathing entities in Drokeo Bay with power. Serenity desires nothing more but order without chaos. Typical Virgo. However… When a dream shows her the genocidal evil that is Argasis the 13th, she must kill him before he executes his one sign repopulation utopia comes to fruition. Failure is a road that leads to death and the loss of her loved ones, all because her and 11 others are vessels for the zodiac signs. Can she really slay Argasis and not lose herself in the zodiac war? Or was her fate already written at birth by the stars above?#heritagevillage #oneplacemanyvoices #author #monicadrake #heritagevillage #america250 #jermainebelljr. #radiostpete

In this episode of AB Sees You, Alexis Baum and D-Lux3 share a new idea. Says Baum: "Over dinner we just sprung up an idea we call “Cameo Comedy” where we’d like to give listeners a short spontaneous dose of stand-up on the air from time to time - Watch this space - or listen for this space."MORE AB SEES YOU on SPOTIFY.#ABseesyou #alexisbaum #cameocomedy #radiostpete 

(E790 Airs Aug. 24, 5:10pm) Our lives are often shaped less by the experiences we remember than by the emotional patterns those experiences leave behind. We tell ourselves we are simply being realistic when we avoid difficult conversations, hesitate before new opportunities, or struggle to trust ourselves after failure. Yet beneath those behaviors is a nervous system that has learned to equate uncertainty with danger. In this episode, John R. Miles sits down with Nick Ortner to explore how to rewire your brain by understanding the relationship between neuroplasticity, memory reconsolidation, and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), revealing that meaningful transformation begins not with forcing new thoughts, but with creating new emotional experiences. Throughout the conversation, Nick explains why our brains naturally prioritize negative experiences, how chronic stress becomes our emotional baseline, and why so many people unknowingly organize their lives around avoiding fear instead of pursuing possibility. Through an extraordinary live tapping demonstration, John revisits one of the most painful moments of his professional life and experiences, in real time, how changing the body’s response to a memory can fundamentally change the way that memory shapes the future.Explore More: The Ignited Life Newsletter  If today’s episode sparked something in you, you’ll love The Ignited Life—our free Substack newsletter created to fuel your growth between episodes. Join thousands of high-performers, purpose-seekers, and change-makers who are shifting from autopilot to alignment—one intentional insight at a time. Each edition delivers fresh insights on intentional living, resilience, and emotional mastery Practical tools like the L.E.N.S. method and micro-habits to ignite change Behind-the-scenes reflections from Passion Struck episodes Guest wisdom distilled into real-life applications Curated resources, quotes, and frameworks to help you live like you matter Want to learn the 12 philosophies that the most successful people use to create a limitless life? Order John R. Miles’s new book, Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life. Learn More and Connect👉 All episode links, my books You Matter, Luma, and Passion Struck, The Ignited Life newsletter, and the Start Mattering store are here: linktr.ee/John_R_Miles  John R. Miles The Mattering Effect debuts October 6, 2026!🛍️ StartMattering.com | 🔗 TheIgnitedLife.net  #johnrmiles #passionstruck #livelifebetter #author #tampabay #radio #radiostpete #theignitedlife #dancoyle #startmattering #thematterverse #nickortner

They're back and funnier than ever, catching us up on their auditions, tv and film experiences and the fall season at Station 12 Studio. Can we hear a YES...and! for Eugenie Bondurant(center) & Mary Rachel Quinn (right)? Adding to their long list of credentials, both are in RJ Decker episodes.   Follow them on social!Station 12 Studio Classes  Whether you’ve already taking classes, or are an established actor here in the Tampa Bay Area looking to sharpen your skills, or even someone who’s never professionally acted before, our acting classes are here for you! Core Acting, Short Form Improv, Master Class Acting, Scene Study Acting,  All classes take place at Green Light CinemaStation 12 Studio is led by SAG Actress and Acting Coach, Eugenie Bondurant based out of St Petersburg, FL. Eugenie has been teaching her On-Camera techniques to kids and adults for over thirty years. Along with her film and television credits, she is a Meisner Certified Acting Coach. When not filming, modeling for Balenciaga in Paris, doing voice-overs, or on a film set, you can see her teaching Scene Study at Station 12 Studio at Green Light Cinema.  Actor/writer/producer veteran, Mary Rachel Quinn’s 33 year career highlights include Fear of the Walking Dead, Outer Banks, Dear John, Bloodline, and Fantastic Four. She jumped to the other side of the camera to produce and direct award winning films and documentaries 14 years ago. Mary RacheI Quinn’s fun-filled Improv 101 Class gives yourself permission to play while turning on your active listening brain muscle. Learn techniques to grow your comfort zone when working with others and figure out how you can find the fun in any scene/interaction! #movies #foreignfilms #greenlightcinema #eugeniebondurant #station12studio #actingclasses #improvclasses #filmbuff  #maryrachelquinn  #outerbanks #stpete #stpetefl  #tampabay #radio #radiostpete #cityofstpete  #dtsp #downtownstpeteShare

In this episode of ARTS SPOTLIGHT, host Nanette Wiser chats with Leslie Elsasser about her journey, love of art (and France) and her role as Gallery Director (and so much more) at Wild Space Gallery. We discuss the history of the Wild Space Gallery funded by Florida Wildlife Corridor and past, present and future exhibits that document the importance of human/wildlife peaceful and sustainable co-habitation.  Learn more about the current exhibition here. ABOUT THE GALLERY Wild Space Gallery, founded by the Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation, is located at The Factory St Pete in the Warehouse Arts District of St. Petersburg, Florida. As an extension of the Corridor Foundation's mission, Wild Space Gallery shares stories through visual arts to inspire stewardship for Florida’s diverse environment and unique cultural heritage.  Wild Space Gallery presents five to six exhibitions annually of local, national, and international artists. Through curated programming, we utilize the power of art to shape our understanding of the relationship between nature and humanity while bringing awareness to the Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation’s mission. ABOUT LESLIE Wild Space Gallery Director Leslie Elsasser is a globally experienced artist and arts professional whose career spans museum education, program development, and teaching at institutions such as USFCAM, Ringling College of Art and Design, and the University of Tampa. Read more about her on our Board & Staff page.#wildspacegallery #leslieelsasser #floridawildlifecorridorfoundation #factorystpete#nanettewiser #artsspotlight #stpete #radiostpete

Tampa Bay, Florida and the world at large, we’re back. This week, St. Pete artists are asking for support from mayoral candidates to keep creating in the sunshine city but is that really a politicians job? Lindsay Clancy strangled her three children - Cora, 5, Dawson, 3, and Callan, then 8 months - with exercise bands in the basement of the family's Duxbury, Massachusetts home on January 24, 2023. It's a truly awful story but why are women online finding connection with this woman? Very strange social media posts have gone viral supporting her, so strange. Hear that on the Substack. Sign up for free to sign up.We will be back live on Wednesday at 6:00PM over at WillsYouTube.comWe do an extra half hour on our Substack that is uncut and uncensored, hope to see you there, it’s free to join.Get in touch with the show and leave a voice or text message at: (813) 693-2124 or shoot me an email at [email protected]: https://linktr.ee/hmbradioThe #HMB airs Sunday’s on Sunshine FM 96.7 in downtown St. Petersburg & anywhere in the world at Radio St. Pete @ 6:10PM & Monday’s at 10:15PM or on demand via your favorite podcast app, just search “HMBradio Tampa Bay”.

In this episode of HISTORICALLY ST. PETE, Rui Farias, executive director of the St. Petersburg Museum of History, talks about their newest exhibit with curator Ashley Weisser.Thanks to the support of the City of St. Petersburg and the The Robert S. and Mildred M. Baynard Charitable Trust, Plate to Paper: Women Printmakers in Pinellas explores the history and impact of women printmakers in the Tampa Bay region. From Polly Knipp Hill in the early 20th century to practicing artists today, this exhibition highlights the talents who helped shape the local art scene. The exhibition examines how the reproducible nature of printmaking gave women artists opportunities unavailable in many other artistic disciplines. Unlike paintings or sculptures, prints could be exhibited and collected in multiple locations, increasing visibility and helping establish the reputations of women artists. By the early twentieth century, women were active in national printmaking organizations and recognized as leaders in the medium.Plate to Paper highlights the work and influence of 14 Pinellas County women whose artistic achievements helped shape the region’s printmaking community. The exhibition begins with acclaimed American artist Polly Knipp Hill, who established her studio in Lakewood Estates in the early twentieth century, and traces the evolution of printmaking through generations of artists inspired by St. Petersburg and the institutions that fostered their work, including Eckerd College, St. Petersburg College, the Morean Arts Center, the Dunedin Fine Art Center, and Print St. Pete. #historicallystpete #ruifarias #womenprintmakersinpinellas #platetopaper #stpetersburgmuseumofhistory #stpete #radiostpete #museums

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Billy Wardlow, Minor League Equipment Coordinator for the Blue Jays. How does one become the Minor League Equipment Coordinator for the Toronto Blue Jays organization. We ask that of Dunedin-based Billy Wardlow and what one does in that position. In this episode of Play Ball!! join Dan Hirshberg as he and Billy talk about life growing up with baseball, his idols as a youngster, how relationships make a difference in the game, what kinds of challenges he faces in his position, and what's it like to see up and coming ballplayers make it to the Majors, and some of his current favorites. #danhirshberg #billywardlow #playball

Stopping by the Arts Alive! podcast studio today is author Tamara Lush, a.k.a. Tara Lush, who’s written somewhere in the neighborhood of 30 books (she’s not sure of the exact number). Lush is among the gaggle of authors who’ll be at the FloridaRAMA Literary Festival Saturday, to meet, greet and otherwise hobnob with readers, and sell (hopefully) and sign (definitely) books. Her stuff is fiction. She started with romance novels, steamy stories set in exotic locales, written under her full name. As Tara Lush, she pens “cozy mysteries,” which she explains are who-dun-its without the gore and awfulness that often accompany fictional police procedurals. Lush’s own story is not without irony, as she spent decades as a working journalist, in St. Petersburg (yes, she was a beat writer for the Times) and in Miami, and then for 13 years a reporter for the Associated Press. She covered mass shootings, several of them, and attended prison executions.  Those sorts of jobs will wear a person down; once the threshold of numbness has been reached, decisions must be made. Tamara Lush was 50 when she decided enough was enough and launched a new career, in romance and mystery.#billdeyoung #artsalive #stpetecatalyst #taralush #tamaralush #author #cozymystery #radiostpete

In this episode of Beauty & The Burg, Cindy Stovall visits with haiku poet Tim Huff, who were be the featured poet at Coffee & Poetry at Jack's 8/30 3-6pm at the Historic Jack Kerouac House (5169 10th Ave. N). TICKET LINK HERE.MORE TIM HUFF EVENTS10/13 Haiku Workshop at Gulfport Senior Center 1pm11/7 Featured poet at Poetry Open Mic, DVR Gallery 5401 Gulfport Blvd. South11/14 Fall Festival @ Gulf Orchids, 5313 Gulfport Blvd. ABOUT BEAUTY & THE BURG#beautyandtheburg #cindystovall #timhuff #poetry #haiku #jackkerouachouse #stpete #stpetefl  #tampabay #radio #radiostpete #cityofstpete  #dtsp #downtownstpete

In this episode of AB SEES YOU, Alexis Baum spends a fun spontaneous episode night at Canguros in South St. Pete with someone you know and love; we interviewed her and Alvinette Downing earlier this year, the gifted songbird Allison Nash. On Sept. 4 @7pm, Allison Nash & Friends (Alejandro Arenas, Fernando Cruz, James Suggs, Mark Griffith and Patrick Bettison) will perform at a Back-To-School concert at Studio@620 for an evening of sould and jazz. All proceeds support Canguros.org, an educational non-profit in St. Pete focused on Connection and Positive Mental Health in Children. Photo: In the background was Veatrice Farrell, Hypatia Collaborative, and Lolita Dash-Pitts who has her own business and is a vendor for Hypatia, , but also leads a nonprofit  Front Porch Community .#abseesyou #allisonnash #canguros.org #alexisbaum #mentalhealth #radiostpete #studio@620 #nonprofit 

In the inaugural episode of The Third Place, hosts Julie Rocco and Caryn Nesmith sit down with  Karen Carmichael of Radio St. Pete to introduce listeners to the concept behind their new community-focused initiative and podcast. Drawing on the work of sociologist Ray Oldenburg, Julie and Caryn explore the idea of “third places” — informal gathering spaces outside of home and work where people can connect, build relationships, and experience a sense of belonging.The conversation highlights how third places can help address growing concerns around loneliness and social isolation by creating opportunities for meaningful, in-person connections. Listeners will learn how The Third Place plans to identify, celebrate, and promote welcoming spaces throughout St. Petersburg, from libraries and parks to local businesses, community events, and gathering spots where people naturally come together.Julie and Caryn also discuss their plans to expand community engagement through partnerships, a third-place designation program, and the return of their popular Opposites Attract civic discourse series, designed to encourage respectful conversations and the exchange of ideas across differing viewpoints.Whether you're new to St. Pete, looking to make connections, or interested in strengthening community ties, this episode offers an inspiring look at how creating spaces for conversation and belonging can help build a more connected city.Learn More & Connect Website: TheThirdPlaceLLC.com Email: [email protected] Phone/Text: (727) 254-7131 #TheThirdPlace #StPeteCommunity #CommunityConnection #RadioStPete

Episode 267: Turtles, Giraffes, and Things To Do in Indian River, Melbourne, and the Space Coast While Cathy's camping lagoon-side in Brevard County, she and Rick talk about what they love about the Indian River Lagoon area and things to do while you're in town.Indian River LagoonDid Ponce de León land in Melbourne instead of St. Augustine?Ponce de León and other myths   Columbus' voyage mapFlorida Historical Society  Kayak with giraffes at the Brevard ZooBioluminescence  Jonathan Dickinson's God's Protecting ProvidenceHighwaymen MuseumTop Five (OK, Top Many) Things To Do Near the Indian River LagoonMelbourneMelbourne Beach Supermarket  Long Point CampgroundArchie Carr National Wildlife Refuge (Turtles!)  Long Doggers (Hot dogs and more — and gluten free buns!)Backwater (Make your own pancakes)  Indian River Roadside CitrusSpace CoastDixie Crossroads  Siam Orchid  I Dream of Jeanne at Lori Wilson Park  Black Point Wildlife DriveSupport the showQuestion or comment?  [email protected] to The Florida Spectacular newsletter, and keep up with Cathy's travels at greatfloridaroadtrip.com. Keep up with Rick at studiohourglass.blogspot.com and get his books at rickkilby.com. Find Cathy on social media: Facebook.com/SalustriCathy and everywhere else as @CathySalustri; connect with Rick Facebook.com/floridasfountainofyouth, Bluesky (@oldfla.bsky.social), and IG (@ricklebee).#floridaspectacular #travelflorida  #floridavacation #rickkilby  #stpete #stpetefl     #floridaspectacular #cathysalustri #rickkilby #tampabay #radio #radiostpete 

In this episode, host Stephen Riordan welcomes Colleen Cherry, an artistic associate at Jobsite Theater in Tampa, to discuss the theater company’s upcoming production of the new one-woman musical, Penelope.Show Highlights:About Penelope: The show is the Southern US premiere of a musical written by Alex Bechtel. It reimagines The Odyssey from Penelope’s perspective, centering on her 20-year wait for Odysseus. Colleen describes the piece as a "lush," emotionally charged, 80-minute journey that balances comedy and heartbreak with a score featuring strings, keys, and drums. Production & Development: Colleen discusses the intimate, collaborative nature of the one-woman show, crediting director Katherine Yacko and movement choreographer Alexander Jones for bringing the story to life. She also highlights the "dreamlike" quality of the production and its focus on Penelope’s internal journey. Jobsite Theater: Colleen shares why Jobsite is the perfect home for this production, noting the company’s ensemble-driven approach and its ability to foster unique, provocative theater in the intimate space of the Shimberg Playhouse at the Straz Center. Production Details: Run Dates: August 19th through September 6th. Venue: Shimberg Playhouse at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa. More Info: Tickets and additional information can be found at jobsitetheater.org. Support Big Broadway Energy  by voting for Big Broadway Energy for "Best Podcast" in the Creative Loafing "Best of the Bay" awards. Voting is open until August 30th. 

(8/15/2026) In this episode of STORYTIME with Janet Keeler, the host discusses recent research that says reading out loud is not just beneficial for kids. In the first year of STORYTIME, Janet interviewed children’s book authors, librarians, booksellers, story reading pros and others who talked about the importance of reading out loud to children, especially as a way to sharpen emotional intelligence and nurture creativity. Kids aren’t the only ones who benefit, though. The BBC recently reported that reading adult material aloud—either to yourself or to another adult—helps aid memory and boosts the understanding of complex concepts. In this episode, Janet reads a new children’s picture book by award-winning author and illustrator Matthew Cordell. 102 is about a boy sent home from school with a fever who wakes up in the night to embark on an adventure of imagination with some very small friends. ABOUT THE SHOW Storytime with Janet Keeler is for grandparents, parents and kids of all ages  about why reading out loud matters. Guests read aloud from favorite children's books, new and old and talk about the stories behind them.MORE Storytime with Janet Keeler.#janetkeeler #storytime

(08/17/2026) Welcome to Episode 17 of THE CLASSICAL SCENE with Dr. Victor Minke Huls, Associate Principal Cellist of The Florida Orchestra. This episode features two young musicians who were formerly concertmasters of the Pinellas Youth Symphony: Aidan Haseltine and Briana DeStoppelaire.  👉Dr. Huls had the pleasure of working with and mentoring these two stellar violinists when he became conductor of the advanced Serenade Strings Orchestra last year. They've now both graduated, but Aidan and Briana were wonderfully helpful as leaders in the orchestra. This conversation centers around their positive experiences in Pinellas Youth Symphony, namely, playing excellent music, improving their instrumental skills, and making lasting friendships.  👉Young musicians of all instruments are welcome to apply for PYS! Auditions are August 22, but students may be admitted on a rolling basis.   For more information about the Pinellas Youth Symphony and auditions, visit https://www.pysmusic.org/  or email [email protected] listen, share, and enjoy the art of classical music wherever you are  :)#victorminkehuls #pinellasyouthsymphony #musicstudents #auditions #classicalmusic #theclassicalscene #thefloridaorchestra #stpete #stpetefl  #tampabay #radio #radiostpete #cityofstpete  #dtsp #downtownstpete

Lunchtime Conversation host Nanette Wiser caught up with St. Pete Beach Historic Preservation Board Chair Bill Loughery, who told us that 50+ historical designations have been given out in the last two years despite the storm destruction that took some of the precious old buildings out. Of course the Pass-a-Grille Women's Club and the Gulf Beaches Historical Museum work tirelessly as well to preserve the charm of this community. You can Explore the Pass-a-Grille National Historic District through this self-guided walking tour.  The City of St. Pete Beach’s Historical Preservation Board has recently designated the The Wharf Waterfront Restaurant and Bar a historic landmark and a plaque for the building is in the works. The application for a roadside market is now submitted to the State of Florida!Learn more about the history of The Wharf Waterfront Restaurant & Bar, including their fishing industry early beginnings seen on the Vitale Bros. mural on the front of the building.  HISTORY The Wharf opened for business in April 1994, but its beginning can be traced back as far as 1912.  That was the year Heber Bell set the original pilings for the building that today is the Wharf. The Bell family was one of the founding families in the bustling Florida West Coast fishing industry.  During the 1930’s the building you are sitting in was a processing plant that was handling thousands of pounds of fish per day!  One of the pictures in the hallway shows several trawlers unloading their catch on the backside of the building. It was during this time period that Heber Bell befriended a man named Clarence Birdseye and together they developed a quick freeze method for freezing fish and vegetables.  Although Heber Bell decided to keep his operation local, Mr. Birdseye went national and became the original leader in frozen foods.     The Bell family continued in the fish and frozen fish business; and even today, Robert Bell (third generation) operates a large deep freeze packaging plant in St. Petersburg.  The pictures in the hallway are remarked originals from the Bell family photo albums. The Restaurant The Wharf opened as a restaurant in 1994.  Bill and Diane Rodrigues, took over in 2000, and in 2022, friend and long-time customer Jim Miller bought The Wharf, keeping by his side General Manager Stanton Chevalier  to oversee the menu, fan favorite dishes and drinks and Ole Florida vibe. There’s a rocking jukebox, internet golf game, daily specials, happy hour 3:30-6pm (bar only, Mon.-Fri.) new boat docks and back patio, an open air dining room with a garage door that rolls up (and heated in the winter), live music with rockin’ Rob Tyre Wed.-Sat. 6-9:30 pm plus  17 TVs with all your favorite teams (NFL/College, BIG12, SEC, MLB, NHL)!We are where the locals hang out!  Come by boat, car, cab, trolley or Free Beach Ride, but COME HUNGRY!2001 Pass-a-Grille Way, St. Pete Beach, FLorida  #oneplacemanyvoices #neighborhoods #heritagevillage #stpetebeachhistoricalpreservation #thewharf #billlaughery #jimmiller #passagrille #nanettewiser

In this episode of Gardening in Florida, host Nanette Wiser, looks at August and September tips for lawns and fruit trees, especially harvesting your papayas! More Gardening in Florida here.#sustainablegardening #gardeninginflorida #nanettewiser #radiostpete

In this episode or our Let's Go Guide, Weekend with Wiser host Nanette Wiser gives you a preview of August- October concerts, events and ore!🎻 October 2026! Clearwater Jazz Holiday https://www.clearwaterjazz.com/😎Nov. 2026 Suncoast Jazz Festival https://suncoastjazzfestival.com/ 🎶 Enjoy concerts at Central Park Performing Arts Center, Capitol Theater, Ruth Eckerd Hall, Baycare Sound, BayBoro Brewing,  Noisemakers,  Seven C 2/20 and The Florida Orchestra; plus Green Light Cinema's indie films and jazz Saturday next door in the Green Light Lounge + Kitchen.👉 Tune in to the Florida Folk Show 10-noon Saturday on Facebook Live or 🌻 What's Happening on RadioStPete.com and around town!      https://bit.ly/3IU5tYx🎶 Let’s Go Guide     https://bit.ly/3UP2oM3 curates the best upcoming Tampa Bay events, entertainment, festivals, theater, arts, good eats/drinks, music, nightlife, culture and fun!😍  Eplore galleries, museums, concerts, nightlife, festivals, theater, authors, films and more in between cool java at local coffeehouses or delicious dining at restaurants and markets. What’s happening from downtown St. Pete to the beaches…and beyond!  Tune into Weekend with Wiser every Thursday or Friday.#nanettewiser #entertainment #arts #eat #drink #breweries #music #nightlife #museums #tampabay #downtownstpete #theater #art #farmersmarkets #festivals #stpete #stpetefl #tampabay #radio #radiostpete #nanettewiser #localevents #tampabayevents #tampabay #radio #radiostpete #dining #downtownstpete #firstfriday #wednesdaywithwiser #wiserwednesday #saturdaymarket #weekendwithwiser #localevents #tampabayevents #tampabaay #radio #radiostpetenettewiser #Floridarama #jamesmuseum  #book+bottle #floridafolkshow #dali #theater#gulfbeaches #palladium #jannus #mahaffeytheater #straz #rutheckerd  #arts #festivals #downtownstpete #gulfbeaches #dining #arts #entertainment #music #letsgoguide #freefalltheater

Tampa Bay, Florida and the world at large, we’re back. This week, Anna quits her job to pursue other endeavors in Philadelphia. We debate the use of Flock cameras and choosing safety over liberty. Later, Lauren Bobert and her clan are a mess after her son is arrested and Will considers joining the WNBA following some former NBA players declaring themselves eligible for the WNBA draft. Hear that on the Substack. Sign up for free to sign up.We will be back live on Wednesday at 6:00PM over at WillsYouTube.comWe do an extra half hour on our Substack that is uncut and uncensored, hope to see you there, it’s free to join.Get in touch with the show and leave a voice or text message at: (813) 693-2124 or shoot me an email at [email protected]: https://linktr.ee/hmbradioThe #HMB airs Sunday’s on Sunshine FM 96.7 in downtown St. Petersburg & anywhere in the world at Radio St. Pete @ 6:10PM & Monday’s at 10:15PM or on demand via your favorite podcast app, just search “HMBradio Tampa Bay”.

What happens when the role you're playing on the outside stops matching who you actually are underneath it?On this episode of Work Is Third, Dawn Hunter talks with Jonathan Cave about daring to become that person instead. Jonathan is the author of The Tree and the Mountain – Dare to Become where he shares his journey to redefine himself.Jonathan was a partner in a prestigious Geneva law firm, outwardly successful yet inwardly drained, restless and unable to enjoy the life he had worked so hard to create. Determined to bridge that gap, Jonathan turned inward, asking himself who he truly was, what mattered most and why he was chasing so hard.They also unpack why "work-life balance" may be the wrong goal entirely, and the simple daily practices that can help you overcome imposter syndrome.📚 Guest Info Website: https://www.jonathancave.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-cave/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@myphy7460 📚 RESOURCES MENTIONEDThe Tree and the Mountain – Dare to Become byJonathan Cave — jonathancave.com/book🔗 Let’s Stay Connected!·      🎧 Subscribe to the show!·      📬 Subscribe to ⁠The Joyful Rebellion Newsletter⁠·      📸 Instagram: ⁠@the_dawn_hunter⁠·      ⏰ TikTok: @the_dawn_hunter·      🌐 Website: http://workisthird.com#dawnhunter #workisthird #jonathancave 

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(Airs Monday 8/17) In this episode of Historically St. Pete,  St. Petersburg Museum of History executive director Rui Farias talks with Roy Adams about Festival of the States, which both were involved in. This is just one of the tourism campaigns that are features in the "Wish You Were Here" exhibit, which is a 2026 finalist for Creative Loafing's Best of the Bay "best exhibit." Vote now!ABOUT THE EXHIBIT For more than a century, tourism has shaped St. Petersburg’s identity. From the earliest health seekers who came for sunshine and salt air, to families who filled roadside motels, to retirees who played shuffleboard by the hundreds, visitors have left their mark on every corner of the city. Tourism brought investment, growth, and sometimes tension, influencing politics, architecture, and the natural environment. This exhibit draws on postcards, photographs, and artifacts to show how St. Pete sold itself to the world, and how travelers responded. From Tent City to Webb’s City, from alligator wrestling to orange crate art, the stories here remind us how important visitors have always been to the life of the Sunshine City. As you move through the gallery, imagine arriving here for the first time, stepping into the Florida sun, and writing home with those familiar words: “Wish you were here.”#ruifarias #wishyouwerehere #royadams #festivalofthestates #radiostpete

(Airs 8/17) In this episode of AB Sees You, Alexis Baum shares another amazing hat she wears in addition to all the good deeds she does in Historic Kenwood and other communities. "The same week every year since 2019 I fly back to my home town and become Company Manager of this intensive Broadway theatre program for kids aged 8-18. It’s the wildest week of my year, the most exhausting, but also the most memorable. This year I finally got to celebrate its evolution a bit on radio." Thanks to radio host Stephanie for adding the names to the photo! #abseesyou #alexisbaum #radiostpete #theaterforkids #broadway

(Posted 8/14/2026) In the episode of AB Sees You, Alexis Baum shares another piece of her vacation with us."In recovery from a week of being Company Manager of an intensive Broadway theatre program for kids aged 8-18, I spent a couple days in a place I’ve been going since I was a 10-year-old kid myself. Hemlock Hall on Blue Mountain Lake in the Adirondacks. I bumped into this unique character while there. Meet George Dacre!"#abseesyou #alexisbaum #radiostpete

(Posted 8/14/2026) In this vacation series (3 episodes) with AB SEES YOU, Alexis Baum features the families I spent time with on the lake. "Funny story is when Amanda and I went to grad school in Chicago for a Master of Design we looked familiar to each other and for weeks could not figure out why. Then she found an old photo album, brought it into class, and showed me a photo of us as kids at Hemlock Hall. We had overlapped that week there and never again talked or saw one another but now we are great friends and 35 years later back at “camp” in a way. Today she actually dug up the photos and sent me them. What a blast from the past!"#ABSeesYou #alexisbaum #radiostpete

In this episode of Arts Alive!, host Bill DeYoung talks with ThinkTank's Georgia Mallory Guy. As part of its mission to make theater appealing for a younger generation – for those who work in the field, and for those who merely attend – Tampa’s ThinkTank is presenting The Spongebob Musical Aug. 14 through 23 at freeFall Theatre in St. Petersburg. It opens tonight.  If you’re thinking “Hey, isn’t that a cartoon about a yellow sponge dude, with googly eyes and square pants?” let’s check a few boxes.Indeed, The Spongebob Musical is based on the long-running animated series on Nickelodeon. It’s about the anthropomorphic sea sponge and his wacky undersea friends, and their adventures under the waves in a place called Bikini Bottom.  This play, however, was on Broadway for 350 performances, and received 12 Tony Award nominations, including Best Musical. And, as ThinkTank founder and Producing Artistic Director Georgia Mallory Guy explains on today’s Arts Alive! podcast, the songs were written, most specifically for the production, by the likes of Cyndi Lauper, They Might Be Giants, The Flaming Lips, Sara Bareilles, John Legend, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, Panic! At the Disco and others.  She also points out that the humor is aimed both at young people and adults; a blend of slapstick and sophistication. The New York Times called it a “ginormous giggle of a show.”Visit their website to learn more about ThinkTank's other programs and events for young theater-makers, and young audiences. We also talk about Guy’s career as one of Tampa Bay’s finest actresses, who lit up the stage in three of the past year’s most indelible dramas: The Pillowman, God of Carnage and Danny & the Deep Blue Sea.#billdeyoung #artsalive #freefalltheater #ThinkTank #radiostpete