In anticipation of Tuesday 3/25 opening of the new span on the Howard Frankland Bridge after four years of construction, St. Petersburg Museum of History Executive Director Rui Farias and host Nanette Wiser talk about the bridge's history and other transportation historical trivia around Tampa Bay! (Photo/FDOT) Learn more here: https://www.wfla.com/news/local-news/new-lanes-of-the-howard-frankland-bridge-open-next-week/ 

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In the 3/21/2025 episode of Weekend with Wiser, host Nanette Wiser talks about the upcoming March & April events: St. Pete Jazz Festival, American Stage & freeFall Theater, Central Parks Performing Arts Center, Gulfport Artist Yard Sale, The Palladium, Duke Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater, Valspar and Renaissance Festival this weekend plus concerts, museums, nightlife,  markets and more festivals.

--LET'S GO GUIDE  https://bit.ly/3YuEpod  curates the best upcoming Tampa Bay events, entertainment, festivals, arts, good eats/drinks, music, nightlife, culture and what to do from downtown St. Pete to the beaches...and beyond!

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The Institute for Strategic Policy Solutions at St. Petersburg College (ISPS) is dedicated to advancing academic excellence, community engagement, economic vitality, and public understanding through high-quality, solutions-directed, non-partisan public policy programs. Kimberly Jackson Esq.  is the Institute's Executive Director. 

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New Eckerd College chemistry professor  Jeff Romine helped develop groundbreaking antiviral medication Growing up in Chicago, he had braved cold winds and then snow and ice while living in Connecticut—going on to earn a Ph.D. as a synthetic organic chemist at The Ohio State University. Next, he spent more than a quarter-century working at Bristol Myers Squibb’s laboratory in Wallingford, Connecticut, where he climbed the ranks to become a senior principal scientist. He was part of the team that developed daclatasvir, a groundbreaking antiviral medication used to treat hepatitis C. “That was probably the greatest experience of my career,” he says. “Within a year there were more than 60 patents filed by other companies, all trying to follow up on our compound. This was unheard of, but it showed we were working in an exciting area of research. From there, he went on to teach chemistry for four and a half years at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, and then for a short layover at Fresno Pacific University filling in for a professor on leave. He has over 60 publications and patents of his own to show for his career so far—predominantly in the areas of virology, neuroscience, and cardiovascular disease.

https://www.eckerd.edu/news/blog/chemistry-professor-antiviral-medication/

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In this episode of GOOD DEEDS, host Nanette Wiser talks with Gina Wilkins, founder of non-profit The Kind Mouse. Collecting food, donating food, educating and training children to help distribute and pack food for other kids and families is just the tip of the Kind Mouse's work in Pinellas County. Join them for an extraordinary night at Mice and Dice Casino Night on March 29th in Pinellas Park  and enjoy casino games, mouthwatering hors d'oeuvres, groove to live music w/Fiona Frensche, and grab a chance to win incredible prizes.  https://qtego.us/l/thekindmouse/tickets/event-tickets

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LEARN Find out how you can help with their Easter Food Drive and more. https://www.thekindmouse.org/

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The City of St. Petersburg offers free virtual workshops to help St. Pete residents preserve water, improve sustainability and help the environment with water conservation. Registration is required for attendance: www.stpete.org/WaterWorkshops.

Rainwater Guardian  Tuesday, March 25, from 6-8 p.m.  Saturday, April 12, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 7, from 6-8 p.m. Monday, June 9, from 12-1:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 12, from 9:30-11:30 a.m.

How to be a Smart Irrigator Wednesday, April 2, from 12-1 p.m.

Getting to Know Your Sprinkler System Tuesday, April 15, from 6-8 p.m.

Conquering Landscape Challenges Thursday, May 22, from 6-7:30 p.m.

Water for All - Rebates, Tips and Resources Tuesday, June 24, from 12-1 p.m.

Intro to Micro Irrigation Wednesday, July 23, from 12-1 p.m.

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In this episode of LIVE LIFE BETTER, host Nanette Wiser talks about March Colon Cancer Awareness Month and news about detection, treatment and prevention.  March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.  Screening can save lives! Talk to your doctor. This month is dedicated to raising awareness about colorectal cancer, promoting early detection and screening, and supporting those affected by the disease. LEARN MORE https://colorectalcancer.org/get-involved/advocate/colorectal-cancer-awareness-month

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Author and USF St. Pete Florida Studies graduate Deb Carson previews the inaugural Florida Studies Book Festival coming up Saturday, April 5  9:00 am - 4:30pm. The event is free and open to the public at the Nelson Poynter Memorial Library with free parking for the event at USF parking garage (250 5th Ave S). The event’s organizer, Dr. Chris Meindl describes this first year festival will feature Florida authors, many local, who will speak about their books, book signings and food trucks in the parking area. Deb Carson will be speaking on a panel with professor emeritus Dr. Gary Mormino who has authored six published books with two more in the works who co-founded and co-chaired the Florida Studies program at USF St. Pete in 2003 with author and civil rights historian, also professor emeritus Dr. Raymond Arsenault. Also speaking about their books and literary work at this year’s festival will be many Florida literary luminaries - Craig Pittman, Cynthia Barnett, Julie Armstrong, Thomas Hallock, Taylor Hagood, Roy Garner and Kimball Love.

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Eckerd College sophomore earns coveted undergraduate research grant to help rescue coral reefs  Eckerd College sophomore Gillian Smith is returning to the Florida Keys this summer to perform research that could help save coral reefs, preserve the marine environment, and safeguard the multibillion-dollar fishing and tourist industries thanks to a coveted research grant.

**LEARN MORE: https://www.eckerd.edu/news/blog/sophomore-grant-coral-reefs/

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