City councilmembers respond to pro-Israel backlash

Dozens of St. Petersburg residents demanded that the city council repeal a recently passed resolution supporting the state of Israel and condemning Hamas and Iran, at the council's Oct. 19 meeting.

Public speakers of all faiths asked why local leaders did not include support for innocent Palestinians - both at home and abroad. Many also bemoaned their municipal government's formal involvement in geopolitical conflicts.

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St. Pete’s ‘Wimbledon of shuffleboard’ hosts World Championships

The St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club will not officially turn 100 until January 2024; however, the historic facility's centennial celebrations begin Monday.

The International Shuffleboard Association (ISA) selected the Shuffleboard Club, at 559 Mirror Lake Dr., to host its 40th annual World Championships from Oct. 23 through Oct. 27. The prestigious tournament will bring 100 players representing eight countries to St. Petersburg.

Arts Alive! podcast: Chelsea Gallo, The Florida Orchestra

Today’s guest on the Arts Alive! podcast is Chelsea Gallo, resident conductor for The Florida Orchestra. Gallo was hired a year ago as assistant conductor, by music director Michael Francis, and recently received a promotion.

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