By Anastaciya Pellicano, Jensen Horvath, Destiny McDaniel and Alisha Durosier In December 2021, when Carlos Lovett was first asked about his experience growing up in St. Petersburg’s Gas Plant District, he was not expecting to be featured in a documentary. While attending a cookout organized for former Gas Plant and Laurel Park neighborhood residents, Lovett… Continue reading History on film is preserved in the making of “Razed”
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Imagine Museum celebrates anime’s artistic legacy in new exhibit
By Christopher Hooker In a transitional move to merge high art with pop culture, St. Petersburg’s Imagine Museum hosts a new an anime exhibit that promises to dazzle lifelong fans and curious newcomers alike. Anime, a Japanese art form known for its unique visuals and captivating storytelling, has become a global cultural phenomenon. This exhibit will spotlight… Continue reading Imagine Museum celebrates anime’s artistic legacy in new exhibit
Housing projects in Pinellas County prove to be difficult for nonprofits
By Kairo Munoz As unhoused individuals struggle with the loss of their livelihoods, nonprofits and activists push for housing reform, despite facing significant pushbacks. As the enactment date for Gov. Ron DeSantis’ House Bill 1365 approached, law enforcement and homeless organizations prepared for incoming risks. The bill bans public sleeping and camping, with another section… Continue reading Housing projects in Pinellas County prove to be difficult for nonprofits
St. Petersburg residents navigate a growing city amid population boom
By Skyla Rogers Over the past two decades, steady development has transformed St. Petersburg’s Historic Gas Plant District from a hidden gem into a bustling city. Its boom in population and change in infrastructure has left locals cautiously looking toward the future of the city. St. Petersburg resident, Donna Smith, moved to the city in… Continue reading St. Petersburg residents navigate a growing city amid population boom
St. Petersburg navigates political divides after 2024 presidential election
By Abby Duke The 2024 presidential election between U.S. President-Elect Donald Trump and current Vice President Kamala Harris has left more than just political tensions in its wake. As the results pave the way for Trump to return to office in late January 2025, the contentious outcome has fractured friendships, strained family ties and created… Continue reading St. Petersburg navigates political divides after 2024 presidential election
Soccer enthusiasm spreads across St. Petersburg
By Daniel Hernandez As soccer becomes an integral part of St. Petersburg’s athletic culture, the sport is gaining momentum through youth programs, amateur leagues and the support of professional teams like the Tampa Bay Rowdies. Participation across the city is growing, and soccer is carving out its place alongside more established sports in the… Continue reading Soccer enthusiasm spreads across St. Petersburg
Pet adoptions surge across Flordia shelters after hurricane season
By Cassia Machado As Hurricane Helene and Milton charged across Florida, animal shelters became makeshift sanctuaries, filled with anxious pets and restless barks. Volunteers were called to urgently work cataloging each animal and securing safe spaces as cities grappled with back to back hurricanes. With each adoption and foster placement, the shelter’s noise levels grew until… Continue reading Pet adoptions surge across Flordia shelters after hurricane season
Sector FM revives St. Petersburg’s music scene
By Kaylen Ross As the beat drops, neon lights reflect off drinks and local DJs spin tracks at a crowded dive bar in St. Petersburg, The Bends. Seen as the heartbeat of Sector FM, a Florida-based radio station, the faces behind the music come from Vonne Parks and Andre “Dre” Gainey, members of the band They… Continue reading Sector FM revives St. Petersburg’s music scene
St. Petersburg residents consider moving after hurricane damage
By Christopher Hooker Debris continues to litter neighborhoods, with moldy furniture and vegetation still piled along curbsides. Many residents still wear expressions of disbelief, as they grapple with the sudden upheaval of their lives. Following the destruction left by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, many St. Petersburg residents are weighing whether to rebuild their lives or… Continue reading St. Petersburg residents consider moving after hurricane damage
AI challenges St. Petersburg’s art scene
By Tyler Tran Artificial Intelligence, known as technology that allows computers to imitate human intelligence, is reshaping the art world by introducing new opportunities and ethical concerns. As AI-driven creations enter mainstream galleries and artist studios, St. Petersburg’s vibrant art scene may face a significant transformation. Some fear AI’s influence could dilute the authenticity for… Continue reading AI challenges St. Petersburg’s art scene