Man and Weather
Cold weather seems to have followed us south. Global warming acclaimers suggest it is part of the extreme patterns they have been predicting; deniers claim this is the start of a new ice age.
St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman’s Swearing-In Speech
St. Petersburg’s new mayor, Rick Kriseman, was sworn into office Thursday, January 2, 2014, on the steps of City Hall. Read a transcript of his remarks at the ceremony.
St. Pete Beach Commissioner Marvin Shavlan Steps Down
Read an open letter from former St. Pete Beach Commissioner Marvin Shavlan.
Aquarium Paddling at Weedon Island
When our other plans got scrapped at the last minute, we all thought, “Hey, let’s check out Weedon Island.”
From Railroads to Clams: One Fishing Village’s Story
Cedar Key has reinvented itself more than once. Today, Cedar Key exists as part clam village, part tourist center.
Plane “Docks” at Gulfport Marina
Boaters at the Gulfport Municipal Marina last weekend saw a different sort of vessel land at the boat ramp: a Cessna 152 plane.
An Open Invitation to Mayor Rick Kriseman
I sense you may not realize how disheartening life in the south side can be, so I extend a very public invitation: let’s go for a bike ride.
This Isn’t Florida
It is the day after Christmas. I am walking to my car with a snow shovel in my bare and unbelievably cold hands. No heavy lifting, just a snow plow-like pushing of the shovel does it.
Art Opening After All These Years
“It’s about finding the right artist,” gallery manager Mike McCue remarked as art lovers crowded the shop and gallery for Valerie Brandli art opening.
Enjoying Christmas
It’s Christmas. It is a religious celebration regardless what you believe in or whether you believe. And, it’s a nationally recognized holiday (meaning Holy Day). However, you can celebrate or observe or not.
12 Bars of Christmas
Eric and Beth Shutrump show their support for kids by dressing as “The Frosties” at the fifth annual 12 Bars of Christmas on St. Pete Beach.
Bazaar Holiday
The “shop local” mindset took the Beach Bazaar by storm this holiday season.
