By Jensen Horvath Before Julia Morris ever picked up a piece of chalk, she was inspired by the temporary messages she saw scattered across downtown St. Petersburg. Now, as a dedicated participant in the Global Love Project, she’s made it a weekly ritual to share uplifting messages through chalk art, impacting the community one sidewalk… Continue reading Sidewalk chalk art spreads important messages in St. Petersburg
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A local company embraces change as Gen Z enters the workforce
By Mahika Kukday When Nicole Andersen was gearing up to graduate from the University of South Florida last year, she was also picturing her future employer, but the image in her head didn’t look like what it used to for previous generations. At 22, Andersen is part of Generation Z, those born between 1997 and… Continue reading A local company embraces change as Gen Z enters the workforce
St. Petersburg’s hidden nature preserves need vital protection
By London Evans While many locals and tourists who come to St. Petersburg know about the beach, St. Petersburg is full of hidden parks, green spaces and nature spots that are often overlooked. The History of St. Petersburg explains why officials kept the nature preserves and parks over time. StPete.org tells the lost stories of… Continue reading St. Petersburg’s hidden nature preserves need vital protection
Ready for Life offers stability to foster youth facing homelessness
By Dayana Melendez For many young people who have gone through the turbulence and instability of growing up in foster care, moving from group home to group home, what they hope for most is a sense of normalcy. “I want a career, a wife [and] a family of my own one day,” said Nicolas Burke,… Continue reading Ready for Life offers stability to foster youth facing homelessness
The relationship between the Rays and St. Petersburg remains uncertain
By John Mancini Over a month has passed since the owner of the Tampa Bay Rays, Stuart Sternberg, called off the deal that would’ve built a new stadium for the major league baseball team. The deal was stopped due to financial and negotiation issues. Now, residents and city officials are wondering what the next… Continue reading The relationship between the Rays and St. Petersburg remains uncertain
Rooted in ancient tradition, henna’s popularity grows across town
By Noah Chase Henna use, once primarily tied to cultural and ceremonial traditions, has expanded into a global industry and is embraced today as a popular form of self-expression and body art. “In Central Florida, nobody really knew what henna was—only in smaller circles,” said Tampa Bay henna artist Nadiyah Mahmood of Henna by Nadi… Continue reading Rooted in ancient tradition, henna’s popularity grows across town
St. Petersburg launches major project to restore disappearing seagrass
By Kayla Buckingham After years of a concerning amount of lost seagrass across Tampa Bay, the city of St. Petersburg is launching a massive summer project that aims to restore one of our water’s most critical natural resources. The North Shore Park Seagrass Bank Mitigation Project is planning to rehabilitate more than 30 acres of… Continue reading St. Petersburg launches major project to restore disappearing seagrass
Pinellas County battles ongoing erosion with beach nourishment
By Kylie Perz Beach erosion has been an ongoing issue faced by Pinellas County, but officials warn it’s worsening as sea levels rise and storms intensify. In response, the county is pushing beach renourishment projects to protect buildings, support tourism and keep the man-made shorelines that help protect the area. Barrier islands are dynamic environments… Continue reading Pinellas County battles ongoing erosion with beach nourishment
Local boba tea shop combines flavor and anime for customers
By Alyssa Moritz The Manga Tea Shop in Hudson is gaining popularity, as it draws in customers with its unique blend of boba tea and an anime-themed atmosphere. “You can come here, and you can engage with other fans of anime […] and I think a lot of other [boba] places don’t offer that opportunity… Continue reading Local boba tea shop combines flavor and anime for customers
Tampa Bay artists react to Doechii’s historic Grammy win
By Canela Vasquez On Feb. 2, songwriting rapper Doechii made history as the third woman to win Best Rap Album at the Grammys. During her acceptance speech, she highlighted the talent in Tampa, and urged “labels go to Tampa, there’s so much talent there.” As the self-proclaimed “swamp princess,” Doechii has never hidden the fact… Continue reading Tampa Bay artists react to Doechii’s historic Grammy win