In this episode of Pet Tips, host Nanette Wiser shares some tips for keeping your fur-babies safe and secure.
To keep pets safe on New Year's Eve, create a calm, indoor sanctuary away from fireworks and guests, ensure they have up-to-date ID/microchips, keep them leashed if outside, and remove dangerous human foods, alcohol, and decorations like confetti, as loud noises and chaos can cause panic and escape attempts. 

Safe Haven: Set up a quiet, interior room with their bed, toys, and blankets to block sounds and lights.

Mask Noises: Use white noise, a TV, or soft music to muffle fireworks and party sounds.

Exercise Early: A long walk or play session before the festivities tire them out, helping them rest later.

Maintain Routine: Stick to regular feeding and walking times as much as possible. 

Toxic Foods Keep alcohol (even spills), chocolate, grapes, onions, and rich foods far out of reach.

Decorations: Put away confetti, tinsel, balloons, and decorative lights that can be ingested or chewed.

Fireworks: Don't let pets near fireworks, sparklers, or party poppers; the debris is also dangerous if swallowed. 

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E15 LIVE LIFE BETTER Dr. Michael Mantell with your weekly wellness mantra. 

Veteran sportswriter and handicapper Bob Bauer is here every week with the latest from Tampa Bay's Iconic racing venue celebrating its 100th Anniversary!  #tampabaydowns #TBdowns #bobbauer #horseracing #thoroughbreds. Listen every race day for Bob's picks for the feature race on our St. Pete Sounds Channel at 9am and 11am and the live call of that same feature race on our Florida Sports Stream Channel.  #tampabay #radio #radiostpete 

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In this episode of HISTORICALLY ST PETE, St. Petersburg Museum of History Executive Director Rui Farias talks about the history of Bayfront Center, a site now home to  The Mahaffey's world class venue. Set along the downtown waterfront at 400 First Street South, the Bayfront Center complex emerged as one of St. Petersburg’s most ambitious midcentury civic projects. The waterside venue, consisting of a multiuse indoor arena and an adjoining theater later renamed the Mahaffey, officially opened with great fanfare on May 6, 1965. 

Designed to accommodate events of all kinds, the arena could hold up to 8,600 people depending on its configuration and was intended to serve as a cultural, civic, and entertainment hub for the growing city.

Over its four decade run, Bayfront Center welcomed some of the biggest names in music and entertainment. Performers such as Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, Jimmy Buffett, Johnny Cash, and the Grateful Dead all took the stage, cementing the venue’s place in the city’s cultural life. Beyond concerts, the arena hosted political rallies, business conventions, high school graduations, the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, and professional wrestling events including World Championship Wrestling’s 1995 Slamboree.

Sports also played a major role. Local basketball and hockey teams competed there, along with the Tampa Bay Rowdies from 1975 to 1987 and the Tampa Bay Terror indoor soccer team in the mid 1990s.

A major renovation culminated in a grand reopening on September 4, 1988, drawing an estimated 50,000 visitors. Despite its popularity, rising costs and newer facilities led to the arena’s demolition in 2004. The Bayfront Center’s legacy, however, lives on in decades of shared memories along the city’s waterfront.

Explore more at the Museum 10am to 5pm Monday through Saturday or from Noon to 5pm on $6 Sundays!  #HistoryStPete

Introducing  St. Pete/Clearwater's Hidden Gems co-produced by Visit St. Pete-Clearwater and Times Total Media. Hidden Gems takes you on a tour of our unique neighborhoods and treasures.
👉In E3 HIDDEN GEMS, host Kerry O'Reilly explores Indian Rocks, Indian Shores, The Redingtons, Madeira, and Treasure Island. With 35 miles of sun-soaked beaches and emerald-green waters, St. Pete-Clearwater is the ultimate coastal escape. This episode begins at the Florida Botanical Gardens, where you can wander lush landscapes filled with native plants, birds, and wildlife before heading toward the shoreline. Listeners are then guided through each unique beach community, from the laid-back charm of Indian Rocks to the family fun of Treasure Island, the quiet stretches of Belleair Beach, and the welcoming sands of the Redingtons and Madeira Beach.  Finally, we stop at Hubbard’s Marina, where fishing expert Dylan Hubbard shares insider tips for making the most of a day on the Gulf waters.
👉PREVIOUS EPISODES  Listen to E2 and E1 now! Learn more about your host, Kerry O'Reilly.
👉ABOUT HIDDEN GEMS This podcast showcases local insider favorites. As home to America's Favorite Beaches, St. Pete-Clearwater boasts thirty-five miles of sugar-white sand with tranquil emerald waters.  In this podcast, local experts will reveal the must do's and hidden gems in St. Pete-Clearwater, to help you make the most of your time in paradise.  Discover local fish shacks and world-class restaurants. Explore 500 murals and unparalleled museums. Relax at legendary resorts and laid-back hotels. From 200 mph IndyCar racing to serene nature preserves, our Gulf to Bay paradise is a world-class treasure! Start listening to them all here.

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EP 544 - 40 Easy Frugal Swaps that will Save You Money with No Extra Work
In FRUGAL FRIENDS E544 , hosts Jen Smith & Jill Sirianni talk about 40 frugal swaps that will save you money. They list easy swaps that you can do effortlessly to stay in the game. "Swapping doesn’t mean sacrificing what you love, it just means spending smarter," say Jen and Jill.  
👉There are easy wins hiding in your everyday routines. Think frozen fruit instead of fresh, swapping chicken thighs for breasts, and brewing your own coffee instead of giving $6 at a cafe. 
👉Even your kitchen tools can be a swap because plastic boards and colanders wear out fast, but hardwood or rubber versions last a decade or more with a little care. 
👉Learn about beauty swaps like secondhand shopping, capsule wardrobes, and reusable razor and household swaps that actually last. 
👉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.
TV Segments:  NBC Daytime  Fox 13 Yahoo Finance
Links: Buy What You Love Without Going Broke Frugal Friends Podcast
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(12/26) New Year's Eve fun, Green Light Cinema films, Book + Bottle events, Holiday Lights in the Garden thru Jan. 3, concerts at Duke Energy Center for the Arts, Capitol Theater, Ruth Eckerd Hall, The Straz, plays at freeFall,, American Stage, Studio @620, St. Pete Opera & concerts at The Palladium,  downtown market on Saturday in St. Pete,  and The Florida Orchestra!
👉 Tune in to the Florida Folk Show 10-noon Saturday on Facebook Live or 🌻 What's Happening on RadioStPete.com and around town!    https://bit.ly/3IU5tYx
🎶 Let’s Go Guide   https://bit.ly/3UP2oM3 curates the best upcoming Tampa Bay events, entertainment, festivals, theater, arts, good eats/drinks, music, nightlife, culture and fun!
😍 CJH Jazz Experience Jazz Jam w/Alex Malkovich Nash Keys Wednesday 6-9pm.
👍 Suncoast Jazz Festival Nov. 21-23 at Sheraton Sand Key!  
WEEKEND with WISER explore galleries, museums, concerts, nightlife, festivals, theater, authors, films and more in between cool java at local coffeehouses or delicious dining at restaurants and markets. What’s happening from downtown St. Pete to the beaches…and beyond!  Tune into Weekend with Wiser every Thursday or Friday.
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