Author: April Borjon

St. Pete’s EDGE District balances preservation amid growth 

The EDGE District Gateway Marker stands as a landmark, welcoming all to St. Petersburg’s dynamic and historic neighborhood. (Photo by Jack Hernandez/NNB)

By Jack Hernandez   Once a quiet industrial zone, St. Petersburg’s EDGE District has blossomed into a lively hub for arts, dining and entertainment. As new businesses, high-end shops and luxury residences transform the area, the district stands at a pivotal moment, balancing its historic character with the pressures of modernization.  The EDGE District’s journey… Continue reading St. Pete’s EDGE District balances preservation amid growth 

Pinellas County journalism students write St. Pete’s story  

John Hopkins Middle School students interview former Gas Plant District resident. The interview is part of “Oral Histories," the students’ podcast on the district’s redevelopment. (Photo by Gabrielle Dibert-Trankel)

By Hannah Edgeman Pinellas County student journalists are reporting the stories that shape St. Petersburg, and they are doing it all before they get their high school diploma.  Journeys in Journalism is a countywide magnet program that trains students in journalism as part of their curriculum. The program is open to young students and teenagers alike,… Continue reading Pinellas County journalism students write St. Pete’s story  

Displaced seniors in St. Petersburg face uphill battle after twin hurricanes 

Managers from a rehab facility enjoy their coffee provided by Elli Baldwin’s team at Sunways Senior Living Concierge as a show of appreciation for all their work provided to seniors during the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. (Photo by Elli Baldwin)

By Abby Duke The streets of St. Petersburg have become a sobering reminder of the raw power of nature, as back-to-back Hurricanes Helen and Milton leave a trail of destruction in their wake. Many of the city’s senior citizens are now facing the unimaginable, as their homes have become unlivable. Left vulnerable and displaced, St. Pete’s… Continue reading Displaced seniors in St. Petersburg face uphill battle after twin hurricanes 

St. Pete Pride hosts annual FrankenPride event amid statewide LGBTQ+ restrictions 

Remnants of the crowd walk through St. Pete Pride’s FrankenPride as it nears its end on Oct. 27, 2024. (Photo by Skyla Rogers/NNB)

By Skyla Rogers Florida’s largest pride organization, St. Pete Pride, held its fourth annual FrankenPride event Oct. 27 from 12-5 p.m. on the 2800 through 3100 blocks of Central Avenue, creating a safe environment for all ages and identities.   Founded in 2003 following the abrupt shutdown of Tampa Bay’s pride event, St. Pete Pride works… Continue reading St. Pete Pride hosts annual FrankenPride event amid statewide LGBTQ+ restrictions