When I first met “Odi”, my nickname for OdiseArmata, he had opened an indoor produce stand next to Scoops Ice Cream. He has moved and expanded twice since, becoming an eat-in deli … Read more
At Verducci’s Italian Market It’s All About the Passion The Verducci name has already become synonymous with top quality food at affordable prices on the barrier islands. That reputation is … Read more
In 2012, all hell broke loose in Pass-A-Grille when a tornado roared south of the Don CeSar. The twister ripped through the itty bitty 34 block long strip of land, … Read more
Pinellas County staff addressed Shell Key stakeholders at Tampa Bay Watch Tuesday night, Oct. 27, to discuss the closure of the north pass into the Shell Key Preserve, which occurred … Read more
In 1978, some 37 years ago, an unexpected event occurred which threatened to cause major problems within the rapidly developing beach community. Regular bus service, rendered into Treasure Island for … Read more
The St. Pete Beach City commission is facing several challenges left for them from prior years. They have been struggling, for example, with decision-making regarding a new library. Workshops are … Read more
Since the first temporary T-groins were installed at Upham Beach at the north end of St. Pete Beach in 2006 to slow sand erosion, and repaired in 2011, the community … Read more
Due to an increasing amount of dog owners who chose to ignore the leash laws and by doing so caused residents to lose quiet enjoyment of their homes, infringing on … Read more
We have been following the growth of Steam and Chill since the very beginning, in late 2010 when I met Ruthie Buxbaum. Steam opened on a shoestring budget where several others had failed. In 4 … Read more
Mark your calendar now! October 22-25, John’s Pass Merchants host their 34th John’s Pass Seafood Festival. The premier and longest running seafood festival in Pinellas County is held annually at John’s … Read more