BY ZENENA MOGUEL NNB Reporter ST. PETERSBURG – It was just another night where the sound of music and laughter filled the air of this vibrant community. It was Midtown in the 1940s bringing out the African-American culture. But, it was not always that way. It took brave and valiant individuals to build the lively… Continue reading Just A Little Love to Restore A Stronger And Diverse Community
By Daniel Figueroa and Patrick Kiernan Greg Baker takes a swig of his beer and pulls a drag from an e-cigarette. “I buy two dollar plates. I get a chip in it. Am I supposed to throw it way? Is that sustainable?” Baker says. Baker is the head chef and co-owner of The Refinery, a… Continue reading Refining food for Tampa Bay
By Patrick Kiernan While sipping her soy latte, Abbie Rae points to her freezer door. A magnet that reads “God Bless John Wayne” holds a sticker she received from a recent online order from Compassion Clothing, a company that promotes animal rights and vegan living. In bold type the sticker reads: “Compassion Clothing — It’s… Continue reading Veganism is on the rise
By Jaclyn Cayavec and Meaghan Habuda Nearly two months have passed since the Sweetbay Supermarket at 22nd Street and 18th Avenue South closed its doors to Midtown. Farmers markets have served as alternative places to buy fresh produce. There are two market locations accessible to Midtown residents: the Gulfport Tuesday Morning Fresh Market and the Saturday… Continue reading Local farmers markets give Midtown more fresh produce options
By Tyler Killette and Chelsea Tatham Family owned and operated since 1975, Mastry’s Tackle offers an unconventional shopping experience for St. Petersburg seafood connoisseurs. Instead of glass freezers of neatly arranged fish filets, Mastry’s displays its grouper, tilapia, snapper, catfish, mackerel, perch and jumbo shrimp in large plastic white coolers — bones, scales and eyes… Continue reading Local seafood markets offer different atmosphere, lower prices
