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Williams Park will host Winter Wonder, a six-week holiday event with an open-air ice skating rink, market, food + beverage stands, and live entertainment from Nov. 20 to Jan. 3; the trial will guide permanent park improvements.

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A Tampa Bay Times investigation showed that a foster care 'side door' delayed family reunification while raising oversight questions, and Florida hunters prepare for a busy fall season with experts offering tips for deer and dove hunts.

Meanwhile, a jazz musician will perform in Sarasota this weekend.

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FloridaRAMA in St. Petersburg will host Girls Who Get It Craft Night on Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m. The event invites locals to make two mosaic coasters using colorful glass tiles for $55.

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A new magnet program at Jefferson High School trains students for hospitality jobs in a partnership with Visit Tampa Bay—helping them earn skills for roles in local hotels and restaurants.

Launched this school year in the West Shore District, the initiative prepares students for future career opportunities.

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Hillsborough, Pasco & Pinellas counties declared states of emergency to fight dengue fever after Hillsborough reported 36 cases last week, as local officials urged residents to remove standing water to reduce mosquito breeding.

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The Tampa Bay Rays are poised for their postseason run as they prepare for upcoming playoff games in October.

AL MVP candidate Junior Caminero and a strong starting rotation led by Shane McClanahan are pushing the team’s hopes for their first World Series title.

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Manager Kevin Cash said the Rays are still weighing its ALDS rotation for Game 1 on Oct. 3.

Left-hander Ian Seymour impressed with five scoreless innings against the Yankees on Thursday at Yankee Stadium and could be used in either the bullpen or as a starter.

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