By Brianna Brosch As today’s society faces divisiveness and tragedy through recent mass shootings, riots and social tensions, it is encouraging to see people dedicated to our youth and their future. Carla Bristol is one such noteworthy example in St. Petersburg. Today’s youth can benefit from having someone they can look up to as a… Continue reading Carla Bristol leaves a footprint in the Midtown community
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Grand Central Brewhouse: An eco-friendly brewery that gives back
Pictured Above: Grand Central Brewhouse has a European twist that will catch everyone’s attention. Courtesy of Grand Central Brewhouse By Lauren Kemmish Grand Central Brewhouse in Midtown St. Petersburg, also known as GCB , is an eco-friendly micro-brewery and beer garden that gives back to the community through charity work. Even in the midst of… Continue reading Grand Central Brewhouse: An eco-friendly brewery that gives back
The Junior League of St. Petersburg celebrates 90 years anniversary
Pictured Above: Members of the Junior League of St. Petersburg pictured with Mayor Rick Kriseman on March 4. Courtesy of the Junior League of St. Petersburg on Instagram By Andrew Quinlan The Junior League of St. Petersburg celebrated their 90th anniversary on March 4, including a “light up” at Tropicana Field, a declaration of the… Continue reading The Junior League of St. Petersburg celebrates 90 years anniversary
Meeting Lg at the First Friday Art Walk
Pictured Above: Leslie Alpha Bestulic’s stand at the Gulfport First Friday Art Walk. (USF/Baron Reichenbach) By Baron Reichenbach Leslie Alpha Bestulic is an artist and a teacher with a story to tell about self-love and pursuing passion. Based out of Pinellas County in Florida, she was present at the Gulfport First Friday Art Walk for… Continue reading Meeting Lg at the First Friday Art Walk
3 Daughters Brewing: A local brewery that gives back
Pictured Above: 3 Daughters Brewing has many performers that are local with plenty of room for socially distancing. (USF/Lauren Kemmish) By Lauren Kemmish 3 Daughters Brewing in Midtown St. Petersburg is more than just a place to get a bite to eat and a beer to drink with friends, it is an establishment that cares… Continue reading 3 Daughters Brewing: A local brewery that gives back
St. Pete Community Hard at Work to produce a nutritious future
Pictured Above: Volunteers working with one of the youth as they prepare to move fresh soil. (USF/Nicole Billing) By Emily Heise and Nicole Billing The St. Pete Youth Farm isn’t just growing fresh fruits and vegetables; they’re expanding access to healthy nutrition in south St. Petersburg. Midtown, located in south St. Petersburg, has been without… Continue reading St. Pete Community Hard at Work to produce a nutritious future
Top places to eat and drink on First Friday in Gulfport
Pictured Above: Entrance sign at the Gulfport Brewery + Eatery. (USF/Catalina Rasdall) By Catalina Rasdall First Friday in Gulfport is an event that brings all types of people together to share one common interest – art. People with multiple talents come out to show their work to the public. Aside from the art brought by… Continue reading Top places to eat and drink on First Friday in Gulfport
Will there be an end to nutrition insecurity in the Midtown community?
By Olivia Sawdy Food and nutrition insecurities have been going on in Midtown in St. Petersburg for thousands of days. In 2017, Walmart decided to close its Neighborhood Market in St. Petersburg, Midtown neighborhood causing the town to no longer have a grocery store in a convenient location. Since the only grocery store in Midtown… Continue reading Will there be an end to nutrition insecurity in the Midtown community?
Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary: Not just a school but a legacy
By Rebecca Bryan Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary School opened its gates back in August 2003 in St. Petersburg, Florida. Named after the legendary Douglas L. Jamerson Jr., the school stands proudly in Pinellas County as a magnet school with specific concentrations on engineering and mathematics. This unique curriculum allows students to engage in hands-on… Continue reading Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary: Not just a school but a legacy
Feeding children in a food desert: What schools are doing to nourish students
By Madison Hursh In the Midtown neighborhood of South St. Petersburg, there is an ongoing shortage of grocery stores and nutritional food options. The last grocery store in the neighborhood closed in February 2017. This store was a Neighborhood Walmart. The definition of a food desert is an area where people live more than one… Continue reading Feeding children in a food desert: What schools are doing to nourish students