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Daily editionSaturday, October 17th, 2026

Good morning, St. Petersburg.

The 5AM St. Petersburg Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of October.

Community

  1. Imagine Museum in St. Petersburg is honoring community heroes, including police, firefighters, and EMS personnel, by offering free museum admission plus one guest from Nov. 1–30.

    Qualifying heroes must show valid ID at the ticketing desk for access.

    St. Petersburg Arts AllianceRead more

  2. Madeira Beach honored Trash Pirates co-founders Audrey Cevaer and Kandi Maiden on Oct. 14 with Keys to the City after 97 cleanups over nearly eight years.

    The city approved a new volunteer program to organize local efforts + coordinate community service.

    The Gabber NewspaperRead more

Business

  1. Pasadena Pet Motel in Pinellas County has announced its planned closure after 45 years due to code complaints, permit hurdles & rising costs.

    The family-owned kennel remains open as it awaits approximately 30 days notice to cease operations.

    The Gabber NewspaperRead more

Culture

  1. Tigertail Asian Film Festival will host a free screening of 100 Stories, 100 Seconds at Green Bench Brewing on Nov. 17 from 6 to 9 p.m. The event will feature 100 local Asian and Asian American voices and Asian food vendors, with space limited by a Pinellas arts grant.

    St. Petersburg Arts AllianceRead more

  2. Saxophonist Fernando Cruz will perform live at Imagine Museum on Tuesday, Nov. 24 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., offering an evening of jazz & art with light refreshments available for purchase.

    St. Petersburg Arts AllianceRead more

  3. Award-winning spoken word artist Pedro el Poeta will host an open mic poetry night at Imagine Museum on Tuesday, Nov. 17 where local voices share stories & tickets cost $10 with limited seating.

    St. Petersburg Arts AllianceRead more

  4. Plant Bingo will bring plant lovers and bingo fans together for games, prizes and free entry to Imagine Museum on Tuesday, Nov. 10 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; tickets cost $45 and space is limited to 75 guests.

    St. Petersburg Arts AllianceRead more

  5. Mission Grounds will host Know Your Grind, a guided coffee tasting and live brewing demonstration on Nov. 12 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Imagine Museum (1901 Central Ave); tickets cost $10 for general admission and $5 for museum members.

    St. Petersburg Arts AllianceRead more

  6. Imagine Museum will host the Second Saturday ArtWalk with Tigertail Asian Film Festival on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. The free event will feature live cultural performances, a film screening, Asian food vendors and free museum admission at 1901 Central Ave — reserve your spot early.

    St. Petersburg Arts AllianceRead more

  7. The museum hosts Art After Dark: Halloween Edition on Thu, Oct. 29 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with live music by the Hot Tonic Orchestra, guided tours, a mystery hunt and trick-or-treat at Café Clementine; MFA members enter free, $16 for non-members, with youth free.

    St. Petersburg Arts AllianceRead more

Sports

  1. The Rays will stick with Nick Martinez as their Game 4 starter on Saturday night at Progressive Field after Friday’s rain postponement, and manager Kevin Cash said the lineup is designed to boost the team's chance to overcome a 2-1 deficit.

    MLB.comRead more

  2. Rays prospect Nathan Flewelling will focus on defense at the Arizona Fall League (in Scottsdale) to keep his momentum going after a strong season at High-A Bowling Green.

    He said the extra work will help him improve his pitch calling and throwing for a future as a top catcher.

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