By Alisha Durosier The servers, baristas and bussers of the St. Petersburg brunch restaurant Taylor Sam’s found themselves adjusting to a new normal in late January when they were told they were no longer permitted one free breakfast item per shift or discounts on all menu items. New store policy now requires restaurant staff to… Continue reading Soaring egg prices scramble restaurant operations citywide
Category: Community & Family
Lack of representation creates need for accessible fashion
By Noah Chase Finding stylish and adaptive clothing can be a challenge for people with disabilities, as the fast-paced fashion industry prioritizes trends over inclusive design. “I realized there was a huge need for clothing for people with disabilities and chronic illnesses,” said Tampa Bay fashion designer, Lady Natasha Fines. “I brought it up to the… Continue reading Lack of representation creates need for accessible fashion
Local markets expand across St. Petersburg
By Riley Benson Despite the sweltering Florida heat and sidewalks still in recovery mode from Hurricane season, St. Petersburg locals can be spotted out at a neighborhood market. From handmade candles to taxidermy bugs, there’s an option for every niche. Arguably, the most popular markets are the weekly Saturday Morning Market and monthly Mezzo Market. Recently,… Continue reading Local markets expand across St. Petersburg
Long running community initiative welcomes volunteers as more locals seek help
By: Imani Craig, Yazlin Mercado, Mariya Lebedeva, Kay-Kay Smith and Arman Mouradian “Sharing God’s Abundance with our neighbors,” is a sentiment Operation Attack carries out with their active community involvement. Based out of Lakeview Presbyterian Church, volunteers strive to provide new and gently used clothing, including underwear and socks, to children from newborn to high school… Continue reading Long running community initiative welcomes volunteers as more locals seek help
Schools’ Shift to Become Shelters a Stressful, Yet Insightful Experience
By Nina Brooks SOUTH ST. PETERSBURG—The presence of Hurricane Irma was the cause of stress and panic leading up to its arrival, and the reason for frustration and relief after it left. For the schools stepping in as shelters, this was no different. After tracking Hurricane Irma through various spaghetti models and varying paths, some schools in… Continue reading Schools’ Shift to Become Shelters a Stressful, Yet Insightful Experience
Healing the Community Through Food
Expanding knowledge of health through urban agriculture BY MIKE SINGER The Et Cultura festival was hosted in South St. Petersburg from Nov. 15-19. There were a number of themes of the event, including music, art, healthy eating, addressing the future of St. Petersburg and its schools and more. On Thursday, Nov. 16, the Et Cultura… Continue reading Healing the Community Through Food
If you build it, will they come?
Mt. Zion Community Marching Band
By Tamiracle Williams, Neighborhood News Bureau.
Cooking with Chef Collins: BBQ Cooking Class
By: Alyssa Fedorovich At the St. Pete Culinary Center, Chef Patrick “PT” Collins was the guest chef at their BBQ cooking class. Chef Collins is an entrepreneur and owner of Deuces BBQ in Midtown, St. Petersburg. As guest chef, he taught the students the importance of cooking as a trade as well as the art… Continue reading Cooking with Chef Collins: BBQ Cooking Class
New film ‘Art in the City’ calls St. Pete its home
BY ERIN MURPHY, Neighborhood News Bureau ST. PETERSBURG – With museums, music, murals and more, the city of St. Petersburg’s thriving arts scene offers tourists and locals alike a place to escape, enjoy and find inspiration. For Cranstan Cumberbatch, who serves as co-producer, co-writer, co-director and actor in the new film “Art in the City,” St.… Continue reading New film ‘Art in the City’ calls St. Pete its home