(Air date 11/21) In episode E484 of FRUGAL FRIENDS, hosts Jill Sirianni and Jen Smith talk about Managing Financial Regret: If you’ve ever felt stuck or regretful about past financial decisions like not saving enough for emergencies or overspending on experiences, this episode is for you. Jen and Jill explore the emotions tied to those “what if” moments, from choices we wish we could change to opportunities we missed. Don’t miss this empowering discussion! Learn more here!
**RadioStPete is delighted to rebroadcast curated podcasts of FRUGAL FRIENDS with Jen Smith & Jill Sirianni. They are the co-authors of Buy What You Love Without Going Broke and co-hosts of the top-rated Frugal Friends Podcast. With nearly 500 episodes and over 7 million downloads, Frugal Friends is changing the way the world thinks about frugality. Jen Smith is a personal finance expert who, along with her husband, paid off $78,000 of debt in two years while facing unemployment and buying a house. Jill is a licensed clinical social worker who enjoys exploring the connections between our money behaviors and mental health. Together they’re helping people save more, spend better and feel confident about their money decisions.  These popular podcasters and personal finance goddesses are our neighbors at Thrive DTSP, where ALL the most talented people hang out and co-work! LEARN MORE on their website. More Episodes here.
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E227 Saw Palm, Fearsome Creatures, and Visiting Ybor City To celebrate the 25th annual issue of Saw Palm, the editors came on the podcast to talk about what sorts of things to expect in the anniversary issue, a book from the man who started Saw Palm, and things to do in Ybor City.   Saw Palm   Fearsome Creatures of Florida
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In this episode of MUSIC SCENE, host Nanette Wiser catces up with trumpeter James Suggs whose new CD debuts at this weekend's SUNCOAST JAZZ FESTIVAL 11/21-23 at the Sheraton Sand Key in Clearwater. See all the performer profiles.   
👉You can catch Suggs with Bryan J. Hughes & The Crew most Sunday nights at The Floridian Social, the last Thursday of the month at The Horse &  Jockey and Sunday afternoons for a jazz jam 3pm at Hawthorne Bottle Shop as well as performances at The Palladium and other venues.
👉Steve Splane is the official photographer of SJF, and he wrote this bio on their website: "St Petersburg Fla.-based trumpeter James Suggs is a talented force to be reckoned with, a status he earned with hard work and by following a very unconventional musical path.  Originally from Harrisburg Pa, but raised in Ohio, Suggs started playing trumpet when he was nine years old. He joined the Canton Youth Orchestra at 15. At 16 he toured the U.S. and Europe with the Continental Singers an evangelical Christian group that mounted ambitious “mission tours,” by recruiting talented young musicians. After High School Suggs was awarded a scholarship to Youngstown State University and earned a bachelor’s degree in music performance. After college Suggs spent several years working as a musician aboard cruise ships, which led to gigs with the Glenn Miller and Tommy Dorsey Orchestra’s starting in 2005. Later that year Suggs moved to Argentina and spent the next eight years playing in local jazz bands and touring internationally with a successful Reggae/Ska band, Los Pericos.  In 2014 he moved to Tampa and attended the University of South Florida and in 2018 earned a Masters’s degree in music performance. He now teaches at USF. Also in 2018, with the help of Clearwater-based Arbors Records, Suggs released his album “Your Gonna Hear from Me,” recorded at the prestigious Rudy Van Gelder Studios. The album was produced by saxophone titan Houston Person. The critically acclaimed album went to number 16 on the JazzWeek national charts. He has performed with a long list of legendary artists including Randy Brecker, Kenny Burrell and Bob Mintzer.  He is now one of the most sought-after jazz artists in Central Florida, selling out concerts and wowing audiences with his jaw-dropping solos that at times seem to defy the laws of physics."

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In this episode of Music Scene, host Nanette Wiser catches up with Hex Appeal @hexappealband. They describe themselves as "five witchy punks rocking Florida's Gulf Coast," but Hex Appeal is so much more than just an indie band born out of a Ladies' Rock Camp, part of Girls Rock St. Pete! Meet Tampa Bay Times reporter Gabrielle Calise (guitar/voices), graphic designer Cat Lim (bass/vocals), Vertical Ventures owner Kelly KJ Jackson (drums), Punk Granny coach Loella Springmann (keys/vocals) and award-winning photographer Sandra Dohnert (vocals/guitar). Book them now - [email protected]!
👉They dropped their first single in October, posting on Instagram: "OUR DEBUT SINGLE IS HERE! Everyone say hello to “Haunted,” now streaming everywhere!!  One of our first songs conjured up after we met at Ladies Rock Camp in February 2024, “Haunted” is loud, spooky, sexy and campy - aka, Hex Appeal summed up in a song. Playing it is our favorite way to close out a show, so it just made sense to drop it on the last day of our Hextober local world tour." Listen to HAUNTED!
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👉 You can join in on the fun! Register now for Ladies Rock Camp  February 2026 - registration  now open for Feb 12-15. Back by popular demand, Ladies Rock Camp returns for its third year to help women and gender expansive folk reveal the rockstar within. No musical experience is necessary! Our instructors teach guitar, bass, drums, keys, and vocals, so that every skill level **shines.

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Ken Carson wanted to be a professional hockey player, but an injury cut that dream short. They say that when one door closes, another opens. It certainly did for Ken. Listen in as the former trainer for the Pittsburgh Penguins and Toronto Blue Jays highlights with Dan Hirshberg his whirlwind of a 60-year career that also included a stint with the Blue Jays as their travelling secretary and as the head of the Florida State League. The author of "From Hockey to Baseball, I Kept Them in Stitches", he's got a lot to talk about.

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Legendary major league baseball umpire Richie Garcia joins Dan Hirshberg for a frank discussion about the challenges of umpiring in today's game. Garcia, who umped thousands of games over the years before retiring as one of the best, reflects on his career and what he thinks about the new automatic-ball-strike system and what it will mean for those umpiring behind the plate when it debuts in MLB this coming spring. Garcia has been a part of many historical moments as an ump, including the year he was on the World Series crew when the 1989 earthquake hit San Francisco.

In this episode of Music Scene, host Nanette Wiser catches up with musician/composer and philanthropist Alex Harris, CEO/President of Arts Conservatory for Teens (ACT). ACT just finished a fabulous run of SIX The Musical Teen edition performances.  Harris was in studiuo with Tiffany Miller, who reminded us that you can book ACT and support their mission for your holiday party or event? They can sing, dance or DJ your event! Contact [email protected] today.
ABOUT ALEX HARRIS Alex Harris, singer, songwriter, and producer, whose electrifying and soulful performances have garnered him a burgeoning global following. With polished lyrical styling and dynamic energy, Alex brings a breath of fresh air to the music scene, infusing it with an earthy twist that transcends time and genres. Having headlined numerous shows, Alex Harris is not just a solo act; he's shared the stage with legends and luminaries, including Al Green, Aretha Franklin, Bobby Rush, Eric Benet, John Legend, Kirk Franklin, Lamman Rucker, Leon, and many other influential entertainers and actors. His ability to connect with audiences through his music is unparalleled, creating an experience that resonates long after the final note fades away. Keep an eye on Alex Harris as he continues to captivate hearts and redefine the boundaries of musical expression on a global scale. Alex is Vice-President Emeritus of GRAMMY FL-Chapter and a Alex Harris Shanachie/Universal Music Group Recording Artist.  
ABOUT ACT  In 2012, two creative thought leaders, Alex Harris and Herbert Murphy, founded the Arts Conservatory for Teens. ACT was created to serve under-served, at-risk students and communities. While that is still at the root of what we do, and will always be a focus, we have now grown and extended our reach to serving various communities and students, including our intent to be inclusive and provide equitable access to high level arts education for all students. Building self-esteem, confidence, and connections with peers and mentors are all pivotal in building strengths of our youth and also the future of our communities.Founded in 2012, with headquarters in St. Petersburg, Florida, ACT offers world-class training and performance opportunities in Music, Theater, Dance and more. 

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In this episode of Big Broadway Energy, host Stephen Riordan sits down with rising filmmaker Charlie King, a St. Pete Catholic senior whose first feature-length documentary, The Successors of St. Pete: The St. Pete Boxing Club Story, is already making waves in the Tampa Bay arts community.

Stephen and Charlie dive into Charlie’s early love of movies, his shift from acting to filmmaking, and the unexpected journey that led him from New Jersey to St. Petersburg—where a chance conversation directed him straight to the historic St. Pete Boxing Club. That gym, filled with champions and gritty heart, became the subject of his debut documentary.

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Charlie’s documentary premieres November 25th at the newly restored Beach Theater, and will also be available on his YouTube channel Project CK starting Thanksgiving Day.

Authentic, inspiring, and full of creative energy, this episode spotlights a young filmmaker already carving out his artistic voice—and the community that helped shape it.

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& we’re back. ***WE HAD SOME MICROPHONE ISSUES, SO SORRY FOR THE SOUND QUALITY*** This week, Will & Anna got into a bit of a tiff, St. Pete Beach considers tolls for tourists to visit the island, Creative Loafing and other local outlets blame police for the crash that took the lives of 4 pedestrians on Saturday night. Half the population is living in backwards world, what's up with that?

We will be back live next week on Wednesday at 6:00PM over at WillsYouTube.com

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