<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><urlset xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9" xmlns:news="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-news/0.9" xmlns:image="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-image/1.1"><url><loc>https://www.tampabaybeacons.com/2026/10/13/heres-our-top-picks-for-your-monstrous-movie-marathon-this-halloween/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-13T22:00:03.344Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Beacon Media</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-13T22:00:03.344Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Here’s our top picks for your monstrous movie marathon this Halloween]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.tampabay.com/resizer/K0C2Aocg9c3W0hbt3KR-r3qo5OM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/3YOPYC4RIRHYNMNXXWOEYEU4VI.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Austin Abrams stars in “Resident 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Club.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.tampabaybeacons.com/2026/10/13/things-to-do-around-pasco-oct-15-21/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-13T18:35:00.689Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Beacon Media</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-13T18:35:00.689Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Things to do around Pasco: Oct. 15-21]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.tampabay.com/resizer/5m7GfRvA-eZ8GijPts8-fTie-9Q=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/S6DOFF2EHVFWXJ2DKS6FNYKWVU.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[“The Rocky Horror Picture Show” will be presented Oct. 16-18, 23-25 at the Richey Suncoast Theatre.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.tampabaybeacons.com/2026/10/13/lakewood-ranch-medical-center-publix-launch-meds-to-beds-program/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-13T18:17:00.346Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Beacon Media</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-13T18:17:00.346Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, Publix launch Meds to Beds program]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.tampabay.com/resizer/qfuaKp42_igOndCUVLYPZK-vR2A=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/CD66YHYWAJFTPB6EFGTN6ML45A.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lakewood Ranch Medical Center and Publix Pharmacy now offer the Meds to Beds program.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.tampabaybeacons.com/2026/10/13/things-to-do-around-manatee-oct-15-21/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-13T18:00:01.941Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Beacon Media</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-13T18:00:01.941Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Things to do around Manatee: Oct. 15-21]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.tampabay.com/resizer/njALPtWq2gwnDAbCAfpxFj-h0R4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/SMSLZBM3MNE5BPSA6WIWODSYUU.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The 25th Annual BayFest will be held Saturday, Oct. 17 in Anna Maria Island.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.tampabaybeacons.com/2026/10/13/things-to-do-around-tampa-wesley-chapel-oct-15-21/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-13T17:58:00.588Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Beacon Media</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-13T17:58:00.588Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Things to do around Tampa & Wesley Chapel: Oct. 15-21]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.tampabay.com/resizer/crNbHk9l4_4zfKPOhnv4KXeqjJ4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/D62BV7GIPZD73ECIOSTQA7U5FI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Fall Fest will be held Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Carrollwood Cultural 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He was joined by staff members and city dignitaries, including Temple Terrace Mayor Andy Ross, center right wearing the red tie.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.tampabaybeacons.com/2026/10/12/city-community-leaders-get-residents-up-to-speed-on-whats-happening-in-west-st-pete/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-13T16:16:09.614Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Beacon Media</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-13T16:16:09.614Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[City, community leaders get residents up to speed on what’s happening in west St. Pete]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.tampabay.com/resizer/DH1zpcscvS9WnnX1CS9sJWIHfjs=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/4FPWIEXASJFSZAYJN3ZC4YXGLY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[More than 100 residents attend the first Residents of West St. Pete 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Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg on Oct. 17.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.tampabaybeacons.com/2026/10/13/bradenton-city-council-candidates-share-views-at-forum/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-13T15:11:00.392Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Beacon Media</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-13T15:11:00.392Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Bradenton City Council candidates share views at forum  ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.tampabay.com/resizer/tiuBDMMRDLtVoj-ykHPSKoP_MKQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/LI2ZG6JFBRAPVPRPDYLLR65OCA.png</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.tampabaybeacons.com/2026/10/13/former-seltzers-steakhouse-in-st-petersburg-reborn-as-traditions-event-venue/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-13T14:05:00.624Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Beacon Media</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-13T14:05:00.624Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Former Seltzer’s steakhouse in St. Petersburg reborn as Traditions event venue]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.tampabay.com/resizer/hnUnkQBHieMRBGl9jfmJ2zGzAhE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/3AJKQ76PB5H2PAEMTGR3V6WQ5U.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Chris Halsey, left, location manager at Traditions on Tyrone, and office manager Lisa Nunez pose with Deja Moo, the cow that greeted customers for years when the building was Harold Seltzer’s Steakhouse.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.tampabaybeacons.com/2026/10/13/central-park-pac-to-welcome-etta-may/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-13T13:17:00.292Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Beacon Media</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-13T13:17:00.292Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Central Park PAC to welcome Etta May]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.tampabay.com/resizer/k6csLANsVJus5ogGrkm4457OcD0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/YWEIAIJURBEGDP4VN2N7H7ZPNQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Etta May takes the stage at the Central Park Performing Arts Center on Oct. 25.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.tampabaybeacons.com/2026/10/13/no-gym-no-problem-for-st-pete-catholic-volleyball/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-13T12:59:00.468Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Beacon Media</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-13T12:59:00.468Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[No gym, no problem for St. Pete Catholic volleyball]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.tampabay.com/resizer/CQ_t9-hLHEMLRu_LKXGaQcaIbwQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/JZRBITBO6JDDTPUQYQWMWJONQA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[St. Petersburg Catholic seniors pose with their parents during senior night Sept. 14 at Eckerd College. The Barons moved the celebration to the college after a fire damaged their gym.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.tampabaybeacons.com/2026/10/13/meet-the-new-mayor-of-palm-harbor/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-13T11:56:00.347Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Beacon Media</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-13T11:56:00.347Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Meet the new ‘mayor’ of Palm Harbor]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.tampabay.com/resizer/ZLmYF0347T69RLtF6zad4ErhGX0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/EEI53V7CN5GS7AA4QMDVKYU47Y.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Cindy Levarn, owner of the soon-to-be-opened Fetch Dog Bar, is the new honorary mayor of Palm Harbor.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.tampabaybeacons.com/2026/10/13/moffitt-to-open-research-wing-of-speros-campus-in-pasco/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-13T11:42:00.275Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Beacon Media</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-13T11:42:00.275Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Moffitt to open research wing of Speros campus in Pasco]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.tampabay.com/resizer/Se1VZDzc2VXWsk9zECbzQ41_rEE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/PRFPXG6TBFF73JFMYTSS4MNW3I.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[At the Moffitt Speros Discovery and Innovation Center there will be open-work spaces that will include collaboration between its 250 research personnel and scientists who can even write down ideas, flowcharts and other material on white boards such as this one.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.tampabaybeacons.com/2026/10/13/fdot-proposes-more-changes-for-busy-pasco-intersection/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-13T11:09:00.48Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Beacon Media</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-13T11:09:00.48Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[FDOT proposes more changes for busy Pasco intersection]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.tampabay.com/resizer/zxzZA0Dxt9asUf9hxYSMm5HZ13g=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/I7VOGFTJQFDGPFJLRSIDP4GS5E.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An aerial shot of State Road 54 and U.S. 41 in Land O’ Lakes.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.tampabaybeacons.com/2026/10/13/capitol-to-welcome-garrison-keillor-erica-rhodes/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-13T07:09:00.386Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Beacon Media</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-13T07:09:00.386Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Capitol to welcome Garrison Keillor, Erica Rhodes]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.tampabay.com/resizer/UixWG0SHedGpxLa9fg4k7NAG-Kg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/FT5UNRPO7VBFTOYJ5WNS3RLVQE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Garrison Keillor presents an evening of storytelling, humor, and heartfelt entertainment on Oct. 24 at the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.tampabaybeacons.com/2026/10/12/bradenton-pedestrian-dies-after-being-struck-on-us-41/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-13T01:29:58.483Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Beacon Media</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-13T01:29:58.483Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Bradenton pedestrian dies after being struck on U.S. 41]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.tampabaybeacons.com/2026/10/12/lakeland-man-killed-in-manatee-county-crash/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-13T01:28:53.297Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Beacon Media</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-13T01:28:53.297Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lakeland man killed in Manatee County crash]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.tampabaybeacons.com/2026/10/12/bicyclist-killed-in-crash-on-us-41-in-manatee-county/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-13T01:27:54.381Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Beacon Media</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-13T01:27:54.381Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Bicyclist killed in crash on U.S. 41 in Manatee County]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.tampabaybeacons.com/2026/10/12/st-petersburg-man-dies-after-park-boulevard-crash/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-13T01:26:47.468Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Beacon Media</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-13T01:26:47.468Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[St. Petersburg man dies after Park Boulevard crash]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.tampabaybeacons.com/2026/10/12/late-fame-is-a-wistful-parable-on-the-mirage-of-artistic-validation/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-12T20:23:31.398Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Beacon Media</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-12T20:23:31.398Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[‘Late Fame’ is a wistful parable on the mirage of artistic validation]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.tampabay.com/resizer/6ttkURIcnwUGOhI19fBMsNFhbvs=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/4AGBQZBMKVCJ3O72RVXPQNFNZE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Willem Dafoe stars in “Late Fame.”]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.tampabaybeacons.com/2026/10/12/a-quick-look-at-concerts-and-music-festivals-on-the-way-to-the-tampa-bay-area/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-12T20:04:26.97Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Beacon Media</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-12T20:04:26.97Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A quick look at concerts and music festivals on the way to the Tampa Bay area]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.tampabay.com/resizer/IxrRwXgki8SrevS-OSFfA9pJksA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/WZBBVYEO3ZFJFP4Z4CM4DXF2BE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Selwyn Birchwood plays the Safety Harbor Art & Music Center on Oct. 23.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.tampabaybeacons.com/2026/10/12/temple-terrace-community-gardens-help-beginners-get-their-hands-dirty/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-12T20:01:00.373Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Beacon Media</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-12T20:01:00.373Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Temple Terrace community gardens help beginners get their hands dirty]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.tampabay.com/resizer/_265Ha6V7s07Fp6OYXQRir3tMeg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/65MHOMYOVBHE7LDURIV2QIMGGY.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Private beds at all three locations are available to members for an additional $40 per year.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.tampabaybeacons.com/2026/10/12/annexation-offers-temple-terrace-room-to-grow/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-12T19:23:00.447Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Beacon Media</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-12T19:23:00.447Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Annexation offers Temple Terrace room to grow]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.tampabay.com/resizer/TrH0o_6cduSG6j7VTYLJKZW73Hc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/TL7ZK7MU3BEQPONUZTQ7LU7DQY.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The City Council on Oct. 6 approved annexing a 12.29-acre vacant parcel at the southeast corner of U.S. Highway 301 and Harney Road.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.tampabaybeacons.com/2026/10/12/arts-entertainment-news/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-12T19:20:32.305Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Beacon Media</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-12T19:20:32.305Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Arts & Entertainment news]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.tampabay.com/resizer/NN_ys8LHYjeHPD36U_Zz80o8hA0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/666NG35DFJESTOZPI5ARPHP4AA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Florida State Fair runs Feb. 4-15 at the Florida State Fairgrounds.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.tampabaybeacons.com/2026/10/09/pine-island-park-temporarily-closed-in-preparation-for-hurricane-isaias/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-12T19:03:37.559Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Beacon Media</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-12T19:03:37.559Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Pine Island Park has been reopened]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Alfred McKethan Pine Island Park,Florida Department of Health in Hernando County,Hurricane Isaias]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.tampabay.com/resizer/xuSjBYwX08tHtPMmwnTf0cmANWs=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/37PWX2VM3ZCKBEUNIH77XLAEBM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Pine Island Park is temporarily closed in preparation for Hurricane Isaias. It was temporarily closed for significant repairs due to Hurricane Idalia, as shown in this file photo. The storm caused major damage to the infrastructure of Pine Island Park. It had been repaired but the park was damaged again in Hurricane Helene and is again closed. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.tampabaybeacons.com/2026/10/12/park-vista-saras-studios-rising-up-in-downtown-bradenton/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-12T18:51:00.353Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Beacon Media</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-12T18:51:00.353Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Park Vista, Sara’s Studios rising up in downtown Bradenton]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.tampabay.com/resizer/GSdt6lDQ-1_Kkp8jAG81afVx20Q=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/MIHRZUD4VBEVXMCNPTJ5FPY6ZQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Park Vista Apartments and Sara’s Studios are on schedule to open in 2027.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.tampabaybeacons.com/2026/10/12/tarpon-springs-vice-mayor-scraps-plan-to-resign-run-for-mayor/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-12T18:18:00.316Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Beacon Media</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-12T18:18:00.316Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Tarpon Springs vice mayor scraps plan to resign, run for mayor]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.tampabay.com/resizer/IIqYXzoAM7W5400M5i5F0oOfB88=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/VMBODPAKZFDQ3PDVWEOFLJ53YY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tarpon Springs Vice Mayor Panagiotis Koulias has dropped his plan to resign and run for mayor.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.tampabaybeacons.com/2026/10/12/learn-about-the-five-proposals-to-redevelop-the-main-and-bank-building-in-downtown-new-port-richey/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-12T17:26:00.376Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Beacon Media</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-12T17:26:00.376Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Learn about the five proposals to redevelop the Main and Bank Building in downtown New Port Richey]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.tampabay.com/resizer/SC6P8blx7D1nhj9FwjTd5cZ8Da4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/E2YALPCDZ5HZTHOAZHDO67PCLU.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Brainstorms Science Discovery Center proposed a STEAM discovery center focused on hands-on science education, environmental literacy and family learning.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.tampabaybeacons.com/2026/10/12/fourth-generation-football-talent-takes-alonso-to-new-heights-on-his-way-to-the-ivy-league/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-12T17:13:00.374Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Beacon Media</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-12T17:13:00.374Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Fourth-generation football talent takes Alonso to new heights on his way to the Ivy League]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.tampabay.com/resizer/fH9cIFF3sX6IGGixFiLfyJaxtX8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/WONCQMYFUFEFHH2FKVPFQ7DY6Y.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Alonso junior quarterback Michael Pyne sets up to throw a pass. Pyne, committed to Penn, has accounted for more than 3,100 yards and 36 touchdowns in his varsity career.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.tampabaybeacons.com/2026/10/12/should-116-year-old-icon-return-to-tarpon-springs-or-stay-in-greece/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-12T16:30:00.633Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Beacon Media</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-12T16:30:00.633Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Should 116-year-old icon return to Tarpon Springs or stay in Greece?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.tampabay.com/resizer/q_lvQpX5933F36Br-_hE_6Ekiwk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/HS6HKUSPDNF5HATJMMP4FVCRT4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tarpon Springs Mayor John Koulianos is working to return an icon of St. Nicholas to St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral. The icon has been in Greece since 1923.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.tampabaybeacons.com/2026/10/12/custard-robotaxis-and-more-on-the-way-to-wesley-chapel/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-12T15:48:00.403Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Beacon Media</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-12T15:48:00.403Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Custard, Robotaxis and more on the way to Wesley Chapel]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.tampabay.com/resizer/R37AUtYLsieHs6tQVOeEnO2xjiU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/KA6TOO25GVHPZAUJWFOBQE5NII.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Tesla Robotaxi arrives at Armature Works on Aug. 10 in Tampa. Tesla has filed plans for a charging facility in Wesley Chapel for its Robotaxi operation.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.tampabaybeacons.com/2026/10/12/bradenton-comic-shop-bat-city-teaches-students-through-comics/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-12T15:00:01.384Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Beacon Media</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-12T15:00:01.384Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Bradenton comic shop Bat City teaches students through comics]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.tampabay.com/resizer/Luu83hE49x8b6sL2sBLa0WOMzO8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/N6X5JDFYGNGZXJN2A5QQQEL2N4.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Bat City Comic Professionals recently celebrated its fourth anniversary of helping kids improve literacy and artistic skills with comic books.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.tampabaybeacons.com/2026/10/12/three-retailers-open-at-citrus-park-plaza/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-12T14:08:00.468Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Beacon Media</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-12T14:08:00.468Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Three retailers open at Citrus Park Plaza]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.tampabay.com/resizer/xdBpsS0InbmHrIOU6N4c39JZnls=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/4JLK5WCVQFDJTIN2APHVFKB4I4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Three new retailers — HomeGoods, Total Wine & More and Nordstrom Rack — have opened their doors, as neighbors, in the Citrus Park Plaza shopping district.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.tampabaybeacons.com/2026/10/12/bradenton-looking-at-how-to-regulate-e-bikes/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-12T13:23:00.418Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Beacon Media</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-12T13:23:00.418Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Bradenton looking at how to regulate e-bikes]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.tampabay.com/resizer/06e0pSwPvtwggIx3BHNii0KMuu4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/JKI4BB6F35ALDPMMQEH5HST34Q.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Motor scooters and e-bikes are leading to safety concerns for Bradenton city leaders. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.tampabaybeacons.com/2026/10/12/news-briefs/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-12T12:00:01.942Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Beacon Media</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-12T12:00:01.942Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[News Briefs]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Live Oak Theatre,Carol and Frank Morsani Center for the Arts]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.tampabay.com/resizer/G0OOPMEeo2H_XYKkTUhW5e37PAg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/76KCMR7ZWVGOVEBLPMNJODVBPA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[State Rep. Linda Chaney recently presented K9 Partners for Patriots with a $200,000 check from the state.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.tampabaybeacons.com/2026/10/12/residents-call-plans-for-more-housing-insane/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-12T12:00:01.251Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Beacon Media</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-12T12:00:01.251Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Residents call plans for more housing ‘insane’]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Hernando County,Emerson Road,Coastal Engineering,County Commission,John Mitten,Cliff Manuel,Emerson Capital Group]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.tampabay.com/resizer/1Mh61jHkoySqJmFjCxxdvCyhXbY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/6KXRNFROLFDGNNSUGP2IOB36JY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A resident addresses the Hernando County Commission on Oct. 6.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.tampabaybeacons.com/2026/10/12/new-college-and-career-hub-dedicated-at-weeki-wachee-high-school/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-12T12:00:01.556Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Beacon Media</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-12T12:00:01.556Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[New College and Career Hub dedicated at Weeki Wachee High School]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Weeki Wachee High School,College and Career Hub,Mike Quarto]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.tampabay.com/resizer/3V9FFoZlce2ajTNJu8ParuQ-GNU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/FNJOPVV5ZVEBHDWRMW7TIEZRBY.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Weeki Wachee High School Principal Ed Larosa cuts the ribbon on the school’s new College and Career Hub, which will help students explore career and education options after graduation.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.tampabaybeacons.com/2026/10/12/crowd-shows-up-for-vetoberfest-at-anderson-snow-park/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-12T12:00:03.696Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Beacon Media</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-12T12:00:03.696Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Crowd shows up for Vetoberfest at Anderson Snow Park ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Vetoberfest,Anderson Snow Park,Larry Tressler,Korea Defense Veterans Association,Hernando County Sheriff’s Office]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.tampabay.com/resizer/2Yp5CBZMafYmsS_7-DR5WFzHthw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/NBG4RX3B6ZEXVBPDTX5KGJ76XU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Larry Tressler, president of the Florida chapter of the Korea Defense Veterans Association, talks with a visitor at his booth during Vetoberfest at Anderson Snow Park on Oct. 3.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.tampabaybeacons.com/2026/10/12/school-board-oks-state-set-raise-for-veteran-teachers/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-12T12:00:01.417Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Beacon Media</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-12T12:00:01.417Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[School board OKs state-set raise for veteran teachers]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Hernando County School Board,Shannon Rodriguez,Central High School,Rachel Kingdom]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.tampabay.com/resizer/jQrMb_gAyoCimJoqkrPSC90o3Dw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/STFMJG3PXBH5LIHC2E4YKPFMR4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Students from D.S. Parrott Middle School led the pledge, and the principal told the board about the school’s accomplishments. Staff members from the school were recognized for their years of service.]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>