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23 Florida native plants anyone can use for a summer rain garden

For most Tampa Bay residents, protecting our lakes, streams and bay from stormwater pollution means changing bad habits like over-fertilizing, blowing leaf…

By Vicki Parsons, Bay Soundings

 Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) Photo via Ajax9/Shutterstock
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Photos: At 'Alligator Alcatraz' opening, immigration and environment activists face 'Daddy' Trump lovers

President Donald Trump visited the Everglades on Tuesday, July 2 for the opening of Florida's so-called "Alligator Alcatraz" ICE detention center. Outside,…

By Dave Decker, Ray Roa

Image: Photos: At 'Alligator Alcatraz' opening, immigration and environment activists face 'Daddy' Trump lovers
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After Florida 'Alligator Alcatraz' visit, Trump says he wants more states to build immigrant detention centers

President Donald Trump urged additional states to build immigrant detention centers following his tour Tuesday of the 3,000-capacity tent and trailer Everglades…

By Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix

President Donald Trump participates in a walking tour of the immigration detention center nicknamed 'Alligator Alcatraz,' on July 1, 2025, in Ochopee, Florida.
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Tampa Bay’s 31 best restaurants and pop-ups with international flavor

Tampa Bay is home to dozens and dozens of tried and true places to celebrate immigrants’ contributions to the food scene. From…

By CL Staff

Wat Mongkolratanaram Temple 5306 Palm River Rd., Tampa This poorly kept Tampa secret is a bonafide waterfront rite of passage for any local. Grab friends, get to the temple’s Sunday morning market early, and bring cash. Stock up on to-go boxes of your favorite Thai meals (curries, desserts, fresh rolls, dumplings, and yes, noodle soup), then wash it all down with Thai teas and coffees. Please don’t fall asleep at your picnic table.
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July 3, 2025

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