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Army Veteran Honored By His Wife

Today an Army Veteran was honored by his wife for Military Monday. Sarah reached out to us about her husband Timothy who served in our military from 2002 to 2005….

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Army Veteran Honored Wife Military

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Today an Army Veteran was honored by his wife for Military Monday. Sarah reached out to us about her husband Timothy who served in our military from 2002 to 2005. After 9/11 Timothy felt a calling to join the Army and that is exactly what he did. He was apart of Operation Iraqi Freedom. We are so thankful for Timothy and his wife Sarah for their dedication to our country.

Congrats to Timothy as he receives a $100 gift card from our friends at Stingray Chevrolet.

Every Monday we honor a member of the military in Tampa Bay. Do you have someone in your life that is or has been in the military? Someone that you admire, a relative, a friend? Whoever it is that you want to spotlight. We want to hear from you and you can nominate someone right now by doing so HERE. The nomination process takes about five minutes. Once you nominate someone we will be in touch with you to schedule a call with you.

7 New Year’s Eve Celebrations Happening In Pinellas

It's time to say goodbye to 2023! This year is finally over and it's time to celebrate another trip around the sun. If you're one of those people who enjoys a night out on New Year's Eve, then we have the best celebrations in Pinellas for you to choose from.

There was a lot of crazy stuff that happened in 2023. AI was on the rise, OceanGate memes took over the internet, Barbenheimer was on everyone's mind over the summer, and we all fought Ticketmaster to get tickets to our favorite shows. And that's just the half of it. Some of you may be excited to hit the refresh button at midnight and start a new journey. Well, if you can't wait to kiss 2023 goodbye, we have the best event guide in Pinellas to help you out. Looking for something to do across the bridge? Here are the best 7 spots to watch Tampa fireworks on New Year's Eve.

New Year's Eve is the ultimate night out on the town. Whether you're just looking for a firework show at midnight, or want to dance the entire night away, we have all the options for you. From rooftops to beach bars, there are a lot of celebrations for you to choose from. A few of these events are ticketed, so make sure you get yours before they sell out. And make sure that no matter what you plan, you have a safe way of getting there and home.

Enchant St. Pete

Experience the magic of Enchant in St. Pete on New Year's Eve! December 31st will be the last day to see the beautiful lights. Click here to get your tickets.

Tradewinds Island Resorts

Toast By The Coast NYE Party is happening again at Tradewinds Island Resorts on St. Pete Beach! Ring in the New Year with live music, a photo booth, a full liquor open bar and an all-you-can-eat chef’s carvery with a pasta bar, hors d’oeuvres, coffee and dessert table. At midnight, guests will greet 2024 with a glass of champagne and a balloon drop! Kids are even invited too! Tradewinds is also hosting Glitter & Glow New Year's Eve Kids celebration for an additional fee, which includes dinner, crafts, games, a glow party and more.

Safety Harbor Resort & Spa

Celebrate the end of 2023 at the Safety Harbor Resort & Spa. Ring in the New Year with champagne, hors d’oeuvres, a dinner buffet, a gourmet dessert bar, a three-hour open bar, a live band, champagne toast at midnight, photos, NYE party favors and much more. Click here to purchase tickets.

St. Pete Pier

Celebrate New Year's Eve 2023 and ring in 2024 on the St. Pete Pier! The event is free and open to the public, and will have DJS, food trucks, bars and more. The events kick off at 8pm. While you're there you can pass the time with some Putt the Pier: Holiday Edition

The Saint Downtown St. Pete

Step inside The Saint and confess your 2023 sins away. The St. Petersburg speakeasy is hosting a Happy Hour and Main NYE event! Tickets include party favors, champagne toast, and more!

Yacht StarShip Clearwater VIP Cruise

Say “Bon Voyage” to 2023! Ring in the new year on Yacht StarShip’s VIP New Year’s Eve Celebration Cruise in Clearwater. Your countdown to midnight includes: a 3-hour cruise, open premium bar with upgraded champagne and souvenir wine glass, souvenir boarding photo, 4-course seated meal, party favors, DJ entertainment and a champagne toast at midnight! Click here for more info.

The Canopy At The Birchwood

End 2023 with a bang at The Birchwood! Dress to impress for their disco NYE celebration. Tickets include: exclusive access to both The Grand Ballroom and Birchwood Canopy. Tickets include an  open bar, cocktail-style reception, gourmet food stations, live band, DJ entertainment, and a midnight champagne toast.

J.R. is the host of Tampa Bay’s Hometown Morning Krewe on 99.5 QYK. He started with QYK in 2020 after moving to Tampa Bay from Texas. In addition to radio J.R. also has appeared on television shows including Nickelodeon’s “Victorious.” J.R. and Tampa Bay’s Hometown Morning Krewe aim to write entertaining content about local events, concerts, and the country music genre as a whole.