What the Economist’s special report on Florida means to St. Pete

The Economist recently released a sprawling, in-depth look into how Florida transformed from a swamp-infested national afterthought to a major player in American social, economic and political discourse.

Titled "The Sunshine State also rises," the London-based, nearly 180-year-old weekly publication released the 10-page special report April 2. The author, Alexandra Suich Bass, peppered in mentions of Tampa Bay, St. Petersburg and its leaders throughout the report's eight articles.

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American Stage looks to the future with 2022-23 season

With the dust still hanging in the air from the abrupt departure of Artistic and Executive Director Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj earlier in the week, American Stage held its annual fundraising gala Friday night at Demens Landing Park, followed by the premiere of Footloose, the company’s first outdoor musical production since 2019.

American Stage’s 45th season was announced during the event, as well as an anniversary tie-in: Single tickets for all Mainstage performances will be just $45 for the 2022-23 season.

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