BY DAVID STONER, Neighborhood News Bureau Most people know that Roberto Clemente, Willie Stargel, and Frank Robinson are three of the greatest baseball players of all time. What people may not know is that these ballplayers, along with others, were a part of Midtown history. During the late 1950’s and 1960’s, many of the teams… Continue reading When baseball stars came to town, they stayed with him
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Gallery celebrates second year, highlights Florida-born artist
REPORTING BY KATIE CALLIHAN AND MARLA KORENICH PHOTOS BY KATIE CALLIHAN NNB Reporters MIDTOWN-During February of 2014, a massive snowstorm known as PAX froze and shut down the entire heartbeat of the city of Atlanta. The major power outages left more than 100,000 people in the dark without heat for days, and for some, weeks.… Continue reading Gallery celebrates second year, highlights Florida-born artist
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Local artists revive the Deuces
REPORTING BY KATIE CALLIHAN AND MARLA KORENICH PHOTOS BY KATIE CALLIHAN NNB Reporters MIDTOWN – On Saturday, February 27th, Midtown hosted St. Petersburg’s first Black Arts Festival. This event pulled various vendors from across the world into one vacant, grass lot at the corner of 9th Avenue South and 22nd Street South. The owner of Gallerie… Continue reading Local artists revive the Deuces
Centerpiece of Midtown loses its limelight
BY JASON SAAB NNB Reporter [Edited by Katie Callihan] MIDTOWN – The Manhattan Casino opened its doors in 1927 and was the centerpiece of Midtown St. Petersburg. It was founded by Elder Jordan, a Midtown community member and local entrepreneur. His ultimate goal for the casino was to create a space for the Midtown community… Continue reading Centerpiece of Midtown loses its limelight
African American Heritage Trail: Mercy Hospital’s past is linked to Johnnie Ruth Clarke Health Center’s present
BY YURI ROSS, TATIANA CUBAS, AND DAVID STONER NNB Reporters MIDTOWN — Mercy Hospital was the only facility that provided medical care to St. Petersburg’s African-American residents. It operated between 1923 and 1961. This had its advantages as compassionate professionals dedicated the best possible care to their community. Johnnie Ruth Clarke Health Center maintains the historic… Continue reading African American Heritage Trail: Mercy Hospital’s past is linked to Johnnie Ruth Clarke Health Center’s present
African American Heritage Trail: The Historic Manhattan Casino
The Historic Manhattan Casino comes to life at night with Jazz performances from local Jazz artists following in the footsteps of former greats. Photo courtesy of Tim Arruda Listen to live jazz as you delve into a soulful menu of upscale southern comfort at Sylvia's St. Pete. Experience southern staples and a new twist on… Continue reading African American Heritage Trail: The Historic Manhattan Casino
Historic buildings with a hopeful future
BY MIRANDA BORCHARDT AND BRIANNA ENDERS NNB Reporters MIDTOWN -- Teresa Williams stood on the balcony of the historic Swain Apartments looking out onto The Deuces, 22nd Street South. Before the interstate, the desolate street was a hub of activity. “They say it used to be hopping back then,” she said. The interstate was… Continue reading Historic buildings with a hopeful future
Admired African American women come back to life
BY IVELLIAM CEBALLO NNB Reporter MIDTOWN — Two lively women sang a freedom hymn as they walked into a small, open gallery with no seats left empty. Historically important African American women Mary McLeod Bethune and Zora Neale Hurston shared their stories of perseverance during the “Two takes on a Dream” speaker series at the… Continue reading Admired African American women come back to life
Flag raised over City Hall commemorates 40 years of Black History Month
BY LAURA MULROONEY NNB Reporter ST. PETERSBURG – History was made February 1 at City Hall. Amid applause, whoops and laughter, Mayor Rick Kriseman raised a flag over City Hall commemorating 40 years of Black History Month. The flag featured the likeness of Dr. Carter G. Woodson, an educator, author and historian who is known as… Continue reading Flag raised over City Hall commemorates 40 years of Black History Month