By D’Asya Collier-Williams This year’s Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival in St. Petersburg marked a major milestone for the local community, blending food, health and culture. What started as a small fundraiser in a church basement in 2018 has grown into an annual event that draws hundreds of attendees from across the city. “We started with just a… Continue reading Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival celebrates health, culture and community
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“Razed” documentary sparks emotional response from Gas Plant residents
By Anastaciya Pellicano Over 800 people attended the twice sold-out premiere of the new documentary “Razed: Lies, Baseball, and the Price of Progress” on Saturday, Feb. 22 and Sunday, Feb. 23, according to its creators. While the initial screening was held at the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg’s Center for Health Equity, the overwhelming… Continue reading “Razed” documentary sparks emotional response from Gas Plant residents
Debate over Rays’ value to local economy persists
By Mahika Kukday, Canela Vasquez, Alyssa Moritz and Noah Chase The Tampa Bay Rays and the fate of their new and old stadium has been the talk of St. Petersburg for about a year, but even as city council continues to move forward with repairing Tropicana Field, the city remains unsure of how important major league baseball really… Continue reading Debate over Rays’ value to local economy persists
History on film is preserved in the making of “Razed”
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”
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