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Marvel artist brings comic book workshop to Pasco County
Marvel illustrator Jerry DeCaire, whose credits include Wolverine, Deadpool and Thor, is bringing his comic workshop to Pasco County libraries. The sessions mix live drawing, storytelling, and hands-on lessons, giving kids and adults a chance to learn how superheroes come to life on the page.
Chuck Merlis
Sep 94 min read
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St. Pete Opera to join New Tampa festival
St. Pete Opera will close the 2025 New Tampa Arts Festival with a 45-minute performance mixing Mozart, Puccini, Bernstein, and more. The free, three-day event at the New Tampa Performing Arts Center highlights nearly two dozen groups and celebrates the region’s cultural diversity.
Chuck Merlis
Sep 83 min read
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Reporting and PR Consulting — Your Top Questions Answered
This FAQ explores both sides: how reporting skills translate into PR value, and how PR experience makes me a sharper journalist.
Chuck Merlis
Aug 243 min read
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Tampa council member pushes to support Tampa’s special needs caregivers
Read the original story in the Tampa Beacon . Tampa City Council member Luis Viera, left, speaks with Yoel Page during a bus ride in...
Chuck Merlis
Aug 233 min read
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From Gas Station to Tampa Landmark: The Story of Tiny Tap Tavern
Tiny Tap Tavern isn’t just a bar — it’s a Tampa landmark. Known as the best dive bar in Tampa, this South Howard staple blends history, cheap beer, and community in a way that newer spots can’t replicate. Step inside and see why locals keep coming back decade after decade.
Chuck Merlis
Aug 235 min read
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Reinventing a Tampa Landmark: Chris McVety and the Evolution of Jackson’s Bistro
On Harbour Island, Jackson’s Bistro has been a Tampa landmark for more than 20 years. Owner Chris McVety shares how the restaurant reinvented itself to keep pace with a growing city, from its nightclub era to its new focus on brunch, seafood, and Tampa nightlife.
Chuck Merlis
Aug 234 min read
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Former Pinellas homeless couple now run $1.5M car detail firm
First reported by the Business Observer, this feature explores how a local couple turned their lives around to build one of Florida’s fastest-growing ceramic coating franchises.
Chuck Merlis
Jul 225 min read
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Everyone is a star when it comes to Buddy Baseball
First reported in the Tampa Beacon, discover how Buddy Baseball is redefining youth sports in Tampa by creating an inclusive, non-competitive league for kids with special needs.
Chuck Merlis
Jul 225 min read
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