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Cuban culture and history come alive through Ybor’s iconic sandwich

By Makaila Mekdeci Community & Culture Beat Reporter YBOR CITY, Fla. — In Ybor City, the vibrant Cuban culture is best experienced through its hearty cuisine. Home to the highly regarded and over-a-century-old Columbia Restaurant and famous La Segunda bakery, and the birthplace of the famous Tampa Cuban sandwich, the culinary story of the city… Continue reading Cuban culture and history come alive through Ybor’s iconic sandwich

Why students prefer studying at coffee shops over studying at home

Studying at a coffee shop like Starbucks allows students to be more productive and helps when trying to avoid common distractions when studying at home.

Finding a comfortable environment that promotes positive study habits is vital for students when trying to learn new information and efficiently complete assignments. By Kaitlyn Bock Food Beat Reporter When final exams approach, many students find themselves leaving their homes to be more productive while studying or getting schoolwork done. Trying to study or get… Continue reading Why students prefer studying at coffee shops over studying at home

Affordable Housing Crisis Hits Hard in St. Petersburg’s Districts 5 and 7

  Affordable Housing Crisis Hits Hard in St. Petersburg’s Districts 5 and 7   By Hope Garza   Mark Moore, a resident of St. Petersburg, Florida, experienced first-hand the effects of the affordable housing crisis. At 20-years old, Moore gained custody of his five nieces and nephews and found that even small apartments in St.… Continue reading Affordable Housing Crisis Hits Hard in St. Petersburg’s Districts 5 and 7

Recycling deficits in St. Petersburg Need Solutions from Elected Officials

A resident visits one of the drop-off sites due to not having a recycling bin available to him in his trailer home complex. Photo by Karen Arango.
Recycling deficits in St. Petersburg Need Solutions from Elected Officials   By Nageena Laing, Kelsey Knight and Karen Arango   The City of Saint Petersburg touts itself as being a “Green City,” mobilizing campaigns to support eco-friendly ventures, green movement initiatives, and reducing waste whenever possible. The city campaigns for all its residents to take part… Continue reading Recycling deficits in St. Petersburg Need Solutions from Elected Officials

Progressive St. Petersburg… and its dividing line

A string of shops and vacancies along Grand Central District off of 24th Street. Photo by Richard Boore.
Progressive St. Petersburg... and its dividing line   Lavish funding continues to fuel St. Petersburg’s dynamic downtown growth, while residents and business owners in Districts 5 & 7 come up empty-handed.    by Richard Boore and Kate Reuter   Downtown St. Petersburg viewed from the bay receives most of the City's investments, leaving a few… Continue reading Progressive St. Petersburg… and its dividing line

NNB showcases St. Petersburg’s black history during Story Days in Tampa Bay event

ST. PETERSBURG – The University of South Florida St. Petersburg’s Neighborhood News Bureau’s (NNB) is launching its new local black history project on Wednesday, October 3, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Enoch Davis Recreation Center as part of the “Story Days in Tampa Bay” festival. The event “From Pepper Town to Midtown:… Continue reading NNB showcases St. Petersburg’s black history during Story Days in Tampa Bay event

Community debriefing tackles heavy MLK Day police presence

BY: Haley Jordan (story) and Ambria Whalum (photos). ST. PETERSBURG –  “At the end of the day, we have got to recognize in St. Petersburg, Fla., that we have a problem here with the racial, social and economic injustices that impact African-American communities,” Maria L. Scruggs, president of St. Petersburg’s NAACP, said to those gathered… Continue reading Community debriefing tackles heavy MLK Day police presence

MLK Day Of Services Summary

BY: Haley Jordan, Corey Mapp and Kelli Carmack, Neighborhood News Bureau Martin Luther King Day brought the community of St. Petersburg together with a Day of Services to benefit the residents of the city. Murals were painted to brighten up the streets. Fraternities and sororities handed out food and family care packages. Information booths were set… Continue reading MLK Day Of Services Summary