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St. Petersburg: A City Worth Saving
Current Issue, SpotlightPreserving and honoring the city’s past is the mission of one organization and many individuals who call the Sunshine City home
BY PETER BELMONT
St. Petersburg is special. It’s easy to see why as you explore one of the…

How St. Pete Became The Sunshine City
Current Issue, Spotlight
Vintage St. Pete
BY PETER BELMONT
Most point to the 1888 arrival of the Orange Belt Railroad as marking the city’s start. It wasn’t exactly a booming metropolis at that point. The story goes that a Savannah shoe salesman with thoughts…

St. Pete Historic Walking Tours
Home/Neighborhood, Life/Style, SpotlightGET TO KNOW THE BURG
Guided tours are the perfect way to get to know a city and a neighborhood. Preserve the Burg offers a regular schedule of walking and bike tours. Reservations are highly recommended as the tours do fill up. The regular…

NEIGHBORHOODS: Historic Kenwood
Home/Neighborhood, Life/StyleHistoric Kenwood
St. Pete’s first suburb is now a charming and vital city neighborhood
BY LAURA MCGRATH
When Philadelphian Charles Hall first came to St. Petersburg in 1912, he bought up 160 acres of vacant land two miles slightly northwest…

Sunscreen Film Festival Headed to St. Pete
Arts/Culture, Current Issue, Fun/Events Screenings, social soirees and lots of interaction with professionals makes the St. Pete film fest a winner
BY CINDY COCKBURN
With over 3,000 film festivals taking place around the globe, there really is “no business like show…

American Stage Celebrates 40 Years
Arts/Culture, Current Issue, Fun/Events
St. Petersburg's heralded professional theater company amazes with thoughtful, provocative and entertaining performances that reach out to everyone.
BY CINDY STOVALL
As many of us who call St. Petersburg home know, American…

American Stage in the Park
Arts/Culture, Current Issue, Fun/Events
WHAT: The Producers
WHEN: April 18 through May 13
WHERE: Demens Landing Park, Bayshore Drive and 2nd Avenue South, downtown St. Petersburg
ADMISSION: Varies depending on day, save by purchasing advance tickets. General lawn admission…

Beauty & the Burg - Arts Beat by Cindy Stovall
Arts/Culture, Current IssueBY CINDY STOVALL
I’m baaack, and I want to thank you for all the lovely feedback on my maiden article in the previous issue of St. Pete Life. It really is a joy and a privilege to bring you news from the ‘Burg’s ever-expanding arts…

March/April St. Pete Events
Current Issue, Fun/EventsGOT BLUES?
The Tampa Bay Blues Festival returns to Vinoy Park in downtown St. Petersburg April 6-8. Headliners this year include Robert Cray, Beth Hart and John Nemeth on Friday; Buddy Guy, Ronnie Earle and Janiva Magness on Saturday;…

Events at The Palladium
Arts/Culture, Current Issue, Fun/Events Valerie Gillespie Celebrates Women’s History
7:30 pm March 29
Palladium Side Door
Known for her smokin’ saxophone, Tampa Bay jazz artist Valerie Gillespie graces the stage of the Palladium’s Side Door for an intimate evening…

Festivals of Speed Comes to St. Pete March 25
Current Issue, Fun/Events, SpotlightA dazzling array of power and steel comes to town for one spectacular day
St. Pete’s waterfront will be the center of attention on Sunday, March 25, when the 15th annual Festivals of Speed presented by Bert Smith Porsche takes…

Dali/Duchamp Chess Day Set for March 29
Arts/Culture, Current Issue, Fun/EventsCHESS DAY AT THE DALI
Thursday, March 29
10 am to 4 pm
Free event admission, parking $10 until 5 pm, admission to museum galleries extra
thedali.org (727) 823-3767
As a salute to the Dali/Duchamp exhibit and the importance…

Top 10 Brunch Spots in St. Petersburg
Dine&DrinkMimosa or Bloody Mary?
Weekend mornings are made for sipping and noshing at one of The Burg’s top brunch spots
BY LORI BROWN
It’s the weekend and time to treat yourself to a terrific brunch, but where should you go?…

DINING OUT: Sola Bistro & Wine Bar
Dine&Drink Sola Wonderful
Expect the unexpected at this intimate dining spot in busy St. Pete Beach
BY KEVIN GODBEE
Sola Bistro & Wine Bar is definitely not your typical beach spot. Many beach eateries cater to tourists with a “turn and…

DINING OUT: MidiCi Neapolitan Pizza Company
Dine&DrinkNow Thatza Pizza!
Authentic Italian pies, atmosphere make MidiCi worth a trip to the mall
BY GINA DE LUCIA
At MidiCi Neapolitan Pizza Company, the focus isn't just on the pies. The space is a gorgeous mix of modern and industrial…

FOOD BITES Restaurant News
Dine&DrinkFOOD BITES
It’s hip, it’s funky, it’s so un-stuffy and cool that it’s almost hard to believe you are chilling at the distinguished Renaissance Vinoy. Paul’s Landing, the hotel/resort’s new pool-front indoor-outdoor restaurant,…

CONVERSATION: Vincent Jackson
Conversations
VINCENT JACKSON
SPL recently caught up with former Buccaneer wide receiver Vincent Jackson. Now a respected Tampa Bay businessman and foundation director, Jackson is excited about his future and working in the St. Petersburg community.
Since…

CONVERSATION: Jerry Penacoli
Conversations
JERRY PENACOLI
TV personality goes from the Red Carpet to Old Northeast
BY CINDY COCKBURN
The last time I saw Jerry Penacoli, he had just finished taping a segment with co-host Cyndi Edwards on the set of the NBC “Daytime” show…

St. Pete Yacht Club - Regata del Sol
Life/StyleTHE TRADITION CONTINUES
Regata del Sol al Sol Celebrates 50 Years of Sailing from St. Pete to Isla Mujeres
BY CINDY COCKBURN
It’s a beautiful time of year to set sail anywhere from the downtown St. Petersburg Yacht Club. Even better would…

REVIEW: Operation Finale at Florida Holocaust Museum
Arts/Culture, Current Issue
The first exhibition in the United States to fully document the pursuit, capture, extradition, and trial of a Nazi war criminal, Operation Finale: The Capture & Trial of Adolf Eichmann is one of the most powerful and emotional exhibits…

St. Petersburg Residents Go Solar
Home/Neighborhood, Life/Style Shine On
St. Petersburg is turning to sun-powered living
BY ELIZABETH TAYLOR
The Sunshine City is proving worthy of its moniker as an increasing number of residents and businesses convert to solar energy. In November, nearly…

TRAVEL: Sawgrass a Golfer's Dream
Life/Style, TravelThe legendary golf resort is an oasis of beauty and luxury on Florida’s East Coast
THE PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP
MAY 8-13
TPC Sawgrass Ponte Vedra Beach
For more information and tickets, go to www.theplayers.com
Along…

FASHION: Men's Accessories Can Say A Lot
Current Issue, Fashion, Life/StyleTHE SMALL THINGS
From head to foot, men can say a lot about style with accessories
BY JOSE MARTINEZ
As our average temperature starts to climb in St. Pete, a typical conundrum for many is how to wear less while still looking stylish.…

FASHION: Make a Statement in Black and White
Current Issue, Fashion
BY MEGAN SIMONS
When it comes to fashion, what if black and white is your palette of preference? I have good news for you – your favorite colors are timeless and as popular as ever, and there are many ways in which you can rock a B&W…

WINE COL: Healthy Living Through Wine
Dine&DrinkBY EDITH SWIERZBINSKI
One of the most commonly asked questions in my shop is “Do you carry organic wine?” I do have a nice selection of organic, biodynamic, sustainable, no sulfite added, natural, gluten free and vegan wines.
Now,…

ArtPool: Vintage Goes Retro
Fashion, Faves/Shop, Life/StyleIndie fashion, local art and cool accessories are the hallmark of this hip boutique
BY ALEXANDRIA JONES
Vintage shopping brings back fond memories for me. Getting something from a different era is exciting because I know for a…