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When Dolly Came to Town
On May 19, 1989, Dolly Parton took the stage at the Bayfront Center in downtown St. Petersburg. The performance was part…
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When Fitzgerald Stayed at the Don
F. Scott Fitzgerald was born on September 24, 1896. More than three decades later, the celebrated author found himself at one…
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Martha Ensign Johnson: Exploring What We Remember and What We Lose
Martha Ensign Johnson discovered her passion for printmaking while studying at Eckerd College, then known as Florida Presbyterian College. Inspired by…
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Before the Broadcast Booth: Joe Buck’s St. Pete Beginning
On April 25, 1969, Joseph Francis “Joe” Buck was born in St. Petersburg while his father, legendary St. Louis Cardinals broadcaster…
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A 6-Hour, 54-Minute Marathon
Some baseball games test the limits of human endurance. On September 20, 2013, the Tampa Bay Rays and Baltimore Orioles played…
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A Turning Point in Seminole History
On September 18, 1823, the United States and the Seminole nation signed the Treaty of Moultrie Creek near St. Augustine. This…
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St. Petersburg’s Hidden Beach
If you visit Treasure Island near 112th Avenue, you will find a spacious stretch of beachfront that is actually owned and…
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Happy Workers Day Nursery: A Lasting Legacy
At 902 19th Street South, one historic St. Petersburg site tells a remarkable story of faith, education, and community care.
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Step Inside the Tramor Cafeteria
Built in 1929 at 123 4th Street South, the Tramor Cafeteria became one of downtown St. Petersburg’s most distinctive landmarks. Designed…
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David Price’s Big League Beginning
On September 14, 2008, David Price made his Major League debut for the Rays against the New York Yankees. The 2007…
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Charlie Micco and the Rise of Seminole Ranching
Long before Florida became known for its modern ranches, the Seminole people were building a lasting connection with cattle. One of…
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Margaret Rigg: When Art Became a Voice
Margaret Rigg believed that art could do more than decorate a wall. It could communicate ideas, inspire dialogue, and encourage people…
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