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💰Cash4Life Jackpot Strikes in Palm Springs: $7 Million Still Unclaimed!

🎢Whole Foods Whirlwind: Wesley Chapel's Roller-Coaster Ride from Excitement to Uncertainty

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🎸Tampa's Musical Renaissance: Dive Into Campground24 This March!

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🏈 From Combat to Courtside: The Commander Uplifting USF Men’s Basketball

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March 12 — Broadway Film Series: In the Heights, NTPAC, 730-10pm

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March 16 — Fossil Fest -- 3/16-17, Florida State Fairgrounds, 10am-4pm

Cash4Life Jackpot Strikes in Palm Springs: $7 Million Still Unclaimed!

A lucky individual in Florida has hit the jackpot, winning a staggering $7 million in the Cash4Life lottery, with the winning ticket sold at a Publix store in Palm Springs. Despite the excitement, the winner has yet to claim their fortune, which was confirmed by the Florida Lottery's Monday afternoon update.

The ticket, purchased at a Publix on South Congress Avenue, matched all the numbers: 5, 13, 17, 42, 43, and the Cash Ball 4. The winner now faces a life-changing decision to receive $1,000 daily for life.

Lottery officials remind players to sign their tickets immediately upon purchase. They also highlighted tax withholdings for winnings: 24% for U.S. citizens with a social security number and 30% for those without, on prizes exceeding respective thresholds.

Read More: Patch.com

Whole Foods Whirlwind: Wesley Chapel's Roller-Coaster Ride from Excitement to Uncertainty

 In a whirlwind of anticipation and disappointment, Wesley Chapel residents faced a roller-coaster week regarding the potential arrival of a Whole Foods store. Initially sparked by a developer's submission of preliminary plans, the community's excitement was palpable, with social media buzzing over the prospect. The proposed retail center, set to transform the area north of Aronwood Boulevard, teased a 36,000-square-foot Whole Foods and a collection of other promising establishments, including a Life Time athletic center.

However, the excitement was short-lived. Just days after the revelation, the developer, represented by David Fuxan of Fuxan Engineering Inc., retracted the application.

Despite this setback, there's a glimmer of hope. The developer's history with Whole Foods as a frequent anchor in their projects suggests that Wesley Chapel might still see the upscale grocer in the future.

While official confirmations are pending, the community remains hopeful, clinging to the developer's track record and the ongoing revisions of the project plans.

Read More: tampabeacon.com

Tampa's Musical Renaissance: Dive Into Campground24 This March!

Campground24 is set to electrify Tampa Bay with its innovative four-day celebration of 'New Music,' scheduled for March 14-17, 2024. The festival, a brainchild of co-founder Eunmi Ko and powered by the legacy of collectives like Terroir, will showcase a diverse array of performances at three distinct venues.

Highlights include the Project Fusion Saxophone Quartet, a unique collaboration with the youth literary arts group Heard'Em Say, and the much-anticipated return of the Slick interactive sound installation.

With a mix of free and ticketed events, starting at $15, Campground24 offers an eclectic experience for all attendees. Details and additional information can be found on the Contemporary Art Music Project's website and the Creative Loafing Tampa Bay’s event calendar.

Read More: cltampa.com

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From Combat to Courtside: The Commander Uplifting USF Men’s Basketball

 In an inspiring blend of sports and military resilience, former Navy SEAL Mark McGinnis has joined the USF men's basketball team, not to coach, but to impart the indomitable spirit of a seasoned warrior. With a history of over 400 missions and miraculous survivals from helicopter crashes and enemy encounters, McGinnis brings a unique perspective to the game. His role is less about basketball tactics and more about instilling a mindset of relentless perseverance and unyielding teamwork, drawing parallels between the battlefield's life-or-death stakes and the basketball court's competitive challenges.

Under his influence, the team has seen a remarkable upturn, aligning with Coach Amir Abdur-Rahim's vision of not just winning games but molding character, fostering a culture where personal growth and team success are intertwined. McGinnis's experiences, shared in intense, reflective sessions with the players, transcend typical motivational speeches, offering a profound, real-world perspective on commitment, resilience, and the true essence of teamwork.

This partnership highlights a unique intersection of military discipline and athletic excellence, where lessons from harrowing combat experiences translate into strategies for personal and collective triumph in sports and life.

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