AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoPublic Art: St. Petersburg’s SHINE Mural Festival returns Nov. 6–15, bringing 13 artists to paint across the city. A free kickoff celebration is set for Thursday evening. Gulf Coast Music: The 42nd Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival starts Nov. 5, with more than 200 songwriters and 600 performances at venues from Perdido Key to Gulf Shores. Local Landmark: Punta Gorda’s Dean’s South of the Border is preparing to reopen after partnering with local restaurant operators; the beloved spot recently drew about 300 applicants for 71 front-of-house jobs. Historic Firsts: Florida elected Byron Donalds as its first Black governor, while Quinnie Perez became the state’s first openly transgender elected official. The state also elected its largest LGBTQ+ legislative caucus. Wildlife Conservation: A Florida couple’s 45-acre swamp, purchased to prevent development, has become habitat for hundreds of wood storks.
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