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Friends of Trails Crossing plans to convert an underused parking lot beneath I-275 into a 12-acre park with playgrounds, art installations & walking trails.

The $55 million project could take 10-15 years and awaits FDOT approval and additional funding to connect local neighborhoods.

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Rays outfielder Cedric Mullins, nominee for the Clemente Award, pledges $150 per stolen base to youth baseball via Burg Baseball Inc and $50 per hit to Water Mission for safe water projects.

He also directs a $7,500 grant to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation Central and Northeastern Florida Chapter.

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Local jazz pianist Nick Peters is boosting Tampa Bay’s music scene with original compositions + private lessons and community public piano work; he plans to release new tunes and tour soon.

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St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport will see a 61% revenue boost with a new five-year deal with Allegiant Air that brings in an extra $22.8 million through Sept. 2031.

The increased income will support major terminal improvements and the construction of a new parking garage.

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A report from the Florida Department of Education found 620 books were removed from schools in 10 counties during the 2025-26 school year after challenges by parents; Clay and Escambia counties made up over 60 percent of removals with Polk County losing 33 books in Tampa Bay schools.

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Junior Caminero hit his second walk off home run in five days to lift the Rays to a dramatic win over the A's at Tropicana Field.

His clutch hit improved the team's record + maintained a strong division lead over the Yankees.

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The Rays placed trade acquisition Tyler Wells on the 15-day injured list Tuesday due to right forearm tightness (he posted a 1.50 ERA in 14 relief appearances after joining from the Orioles) while prospects fill in and Alex Cook returns from Triple-A Durham.

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