Crystal is a bilingual editor and writer with over 20 years of experience in digital and print media. She is currently based in Florida, but has lived in small towns in the Midwest, Caracas, New York City, and Madrid, where she earned her MA in Spanish literature.
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Are mating fish what’s keeping Tampa residents up at night?
Theories about its origin have included noises from the nearby Air Force base, a party boat with large speakers blasting a bass beat, construction projects, and even aliens.
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Who was José Gaspar, the namesake of Tampa’s Gasparilla festival?
Despite questions surrounding Gaspar’s existence, his legend lives on. The city of Tampa became inspired by the tale, and organizers created a pirate-themed festival in 1904 called Gasparilla Pirate Fest.
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Gasparilla 2024: Your guide to Tampa’s annual pirate festival
Gather your mateys to watch a fully rigged pirate ship and hundreds of rowdy pirates invade downtown Tampa before heading over to Bayshore Boulevard for the annual parade.
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Here’s the list of Florida and Puerto Rico semifinalists for the James Beard Awards
Florida and Puerto Rico are getting some much-deserved recognition by the James Beard Awards Foundation. Ten semifinalists are based in the Sunshine State, while five are on la Isla.
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Daytona Beach takes center stage in Formula 1 movie starring Brad Pitt
The Daytona International Speedway and Pappas Drive-In and Restaurant in New Smyrna Beach are among the locations where Brad Pitt will be filming Apex.
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Ahoy! Children’s Gasparilla is coming to Tampa this weekend
Here’s what to expect at the family-friendly kiddie edition of Tampa’s most popular festival.
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More than half of babies in Puerto Rico were delivered via cesarean in 2022. Here’s why.
Ponce had the most dramatic increase in cesarean deliveries (16%), followed by San Juan (15%) and Baymón (12%), where 63.9% of babies were born via surgery.
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Tracing Martin Luther King Jr.’s pivotal visit to St. Augustine
Martin Luther King Jr. faced racism and violence when he traveled to St. Augustine, but that visit precipitated the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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Icon of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship, docks in Miami
Highlights of the new $2 billion ship include 20 decks, an infinity pool suspended over the ocean, six waterslides, and three-story townhouses.
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Where to celebrate el Día de los Reyes in Central Florida
From live performances and dazzling light displays at big theme parks to community events with free toys and activities for children, here are four places to celebrate el Día de los Reyes in Central Florida.
