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
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Veganism is on the rise
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
Local farmers markets give Midtown more fresh produce options
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
Local seafood markets offer different atmosphere, lower prices
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
For one USFSP student, personal tragedy leads to a business idea
The smell of strawberries and poppy filled the kitchen of her house. On the counter lay cellophane and pink ribbons that would soon be used to package her finished products. Francesca Genovese, 25, of St. Petersburg, is the owner of an online boutique, The Sleepy Poppy Shop. The boutique specializes in finely handcrafted exfoliating soaps… Continue reading For one USFSP student, personal tragedy leads to a business idea
In Old Southeast, mail delivered in song
Many Old Southeast residents know exactly when their mail arrives. It isn’t the barking dogs or the thud of letters falling through the mail slot that tips them off, but the smooth, sultry voice of Herman Andrew Edwards, their singing mailman. He isn’t listening to an MP3 player or a radio; he’s a solo act.… Continue reading In Old Southeast, mail delivered in song
Operation attack provides food and clothing to families
Operation Attack’s motto is “Sharing God’s abundance with our neighbors” and their volunteers’ commitment to the ministry is proof of that mission. Enter the double doors of Operation Attack’s location inside Lakeview Presbyterian Church on any Tuesday morning and Peggy Junkin is there to greet you. Surrounded by racks of gently used children’s clothing and… Continue reading Operation attack provides food and clothing to families
In Midtown, midwifery on the rise
Late on Tuesday, Sept. 25, local licensed midwife Jill Adams delivered her 382nd baby since becoming certified in 2007. Located on First Avenue South and 26th Street in Midtown, Naturally Nurturing Midwifery Services looks like most other tree-shaded, single-family homes on the block save for the large sign in the front yard. Inside the house there is… Continue reading In Midtown, midwifery on the rise