Bayway Bridge Re-Dedication & Salute to Military
The Veterans of South Pinellas County (VSPC) will host their Fifth Annual Salute to the Military on Saturday, March 28, in Pass-a-Grille Park and on Gulf Way in front of … Read more
St. Petersburg
Update on St. Petersburg’s Pier
St. Petersburg’s world famous Pier has always been a landmark for the city and a gathering place for its citizens. Over the years, several piers have graced St. Petersburg’s beautiful … Read more
St. Pete Beach Welcomes A New Hardware Store- Crowder Brothers True Value Hardware
St. Pete Beach’s long-awaited new hardware store opened in the traditional location at 320 75th Avenue to rave reviews in early December. Stocked “to the gills”with an amazing variety of … Read more
Pass-a-Grille Fish Broil – A History
In the 1930s life was difficult; sustaining a living and keeping house was costly and education seemed like an unaffordable luxury. Schools were closing their doors because there was no … Read more
St. Petersburg Preservation Awards Honor 17 Community 2014 Winners
The St. Petersburg Preservation awards annually honor the people, associations and businesses that work to preserve, restore and complement the city’s historic buildings and places, Monica Kile, Executive Director, noted … Read more
Grand Central District Receives 2013 National Main Street Accreditation
The Grand Central District of St. Petersburg has been designated as an accredited National Main Street Program for meeting the commercial district revitalization performance standards set by the National Main Street Center®, … Read more
Green Benches, Past and Present in St. Petersburg
First! The History of ‘Green Benches’ in St. Petersburg Green Benchers is defined in an Old Postcard as “The Green Benches, St. Petersburg’s own, are known all over the country. … Read more
New City Pier Public Opinion Results Summary
GOAL: “To conduct this comprehensive survey of St. Petersburg voters to assess preferences and attitudes related to a new City Pier.” # Surveyed: 1,000 Randomly Selected St. Petersburg Registered Voters … Read more
Cownose Rays in our Gulf & Bay Waters
Cownose rays prefer shallow, brackish water like Tampa Bay, but tend to swim at the surface, reducing the risk of humans stepping on them. They are known to school in … Read more
St. Petersburg Golf Club Celebrates Ninety Years Of Outstanding Golf
There is an amazing 90-year-old private golf club in our area, tucked away, just north of 54th Ave. S. (the Pinellas Bayway) near Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, offering a peaceful, … Read more