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Today in St. Pete: Pier Poll, Geckofest, Smithsonian

It's Friday, August 30! Here's what you need to know today in St. Pete.

No Lens: Now What?: That’s the question being asked by StPetePolls as city voters overwhelmingly showed their dislike for the proposed replacement for the old pier. Right now, the most popular move-forward option is rehabbing the old pier, according to St. Pete Patch. What do you think should happen?

Weekend in St. Pete: There's a lot going on this weekend in St. Pete. From a free exhibit at the Florida Craftsmen to live music at the Palladium Theater, we have your list of weekend events in and near St. Pete. Check out, "5 Things to do in St. Pete This Weekend" for more information.

It’s Geckofest Time: The 13th annual bash in Gulfport takes place this weekend. Find out what you need to know before you go by checking out Gulfport Patch.

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Smithsonian Coming to Palm Habor: History buffs who can’t get enough don’t have to travel to Washington, D.C., to see one of the museum’s most renowned exhibits. “The Way We Worked” is coming to Palm Harbor. The community’s museum will play host to the display that depicts the early life of workers in America. Find out more on Palm Harbor Patch!

Rain Chances Rise: Hopefully those umbrellas haven’t collected too much dust. The National Weather Service says rain chances go up as we head into the Labor Day weekend. The chance forFriday, Aug. 30 is set at 40 percent in the afternoon hours.

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