Pictured Above: The Publix 2021 Collard Green Festival, featuring James Beard Award-winning chef and native son Edouardo Jordan (right), is happening this Saturday on the corner of 22nd Street and 9th Avenue South. On the left is former News Channel 8 newsman Rob Carter with festival co-founder Boyzell Hosey at the 2018 event. Courtesy of… Continue reading From Childs Park to the Cover of Food & Wine
Category: NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
A donut challenge in Gulfport aims to enforce masks
By Samantha Harris As the pandemic is still ongoing, local Gulfport business Golden Dinosaurs Vegan Deli (GDVD) took the chance to get creative with enforcing masks by creating their own donut challenge. Starting in February 2021, GDVD is challenging customers to wear a mask at the order window, and if the restaurant can go 30… Continue reading A donut challenge in Gulfport aims to enforce masks
How the YMCA has maintained childcare safety during the pandemic
By Madison Hursh In the midst of a global pandemic, children have been affected immensely in their daily life. Schools have shut down, sports were put on hold, and even things as little as toys have been taken away from them to minimize the spread of bacteria and viruses. The youth in the last year… Continue reading How the YMCA has maintained childcare safety during the pandemic
Alternative Baseball Organization expands to Tampa Bay and beyond
Pictured above: ABO’s last national game was held in 2019, played against a team of former MLB players. Courtesy of Taylor Duncan By Baron Reichenbach The Alternative Baseball Organization, an association for youths with autism spectrum and related disorders, is looking to massively expand its teams in time for the 2022 season. “We went from… Continue reading Alternative Baseball Organization expands to Tampa Bay and beyond
Mt. Zion Progressive Missionary Baptist Church believes in serving through community outreach
Pictured Above: Members and volunteers at Mount Zion Progressive Missionary preparing grocery items for community members. (USF/Malique Ferrette) By Malique Ferrette With so many people still in need due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mount Zion Progressive Missionary Baptist Church has prioritized community outreach to better serve others. Human Services Director for the church, Anegla Rouson,… Continue reading Mt. Zion Progressive Missionary Baptist Church believes in serving through community outreach
Local Church in St. Pete focuses on the value of personal relationships
By Hannah Simpson In the last decade, mega churches across the nation have been booming and becoming a staple of modern day Christianity. Churches with an average attendance of 1,800 people or more constitute a mega church. According to the Hartford Institute for Religious Research, there are 120 mega churches in the state of Florida… Continue reading Local Church in St. Pete focuses on the value of personal relationships
Midtown St. Petersburg has a nutrition deficit
Pictured Above: St. Pete Youth Farm hosted the Women’s Appreciation event on March 27. (USF/Catherine Burke) By Catherine Burke There is a clear discrepancy between health and nutrition equity in the St. Petersburg area.. A lack of community awareness around this issue is the reason why many people don’t pay attention to the clear nutrition… Continue reading Midtown St. Petersburg has a nutrition deficit
A retired teacher and former students reminisce about Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary
By Rebecca Bryan Elementary school years define a child’s life. The experiences during these stages help develop children’s personality traits, how they interact with others, how they respond to trauma and more. Although to most it may become a far-off memory, these long years leave a mark on everyone, whether they realize it or not. … Continue reading A retired teacher and former students reminisce about Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary
St. Petersburg Saturday Morning Market provides fresh produce to locals
Pictured Above: The market participates in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Incentives. Courtesy of Downtown St. Pete By Olivia Sawdy Located at the heart of St. Petersburg, the Saturday Morning Market gathers almost every week. At the market, you can find anything from body care and clothing to local produce and pet food. SNAP… Continue reading St. Petersburg Saturday Morning Market provides fresh produce to locals
St. Pete Youth Farm celebrates Earth Day
Pictured Above: Carla Bristol and members of the Youth Farm pictured with the Proclamation. Courtesy of the St. Pete Youth Farm on Instagram By Andrew Quinlan The St. Pete Youth Farm has been working diligently to promote healthy living and youth involvement in its community, including a spirited celebration of Earth Day on April 22. … Continue reading St. Pete Youth Farm celebrates Earth Day