St. Petersburg History
Remembering Gloria Steinem: A Lifetime of Activism
Gloria Steinem passed away yesterday at age 92, leaving a legacy of six decades advocating for gender equality, reproductive rights, and…
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A Home Run for Technology
On September 3, 2008, the Tampa Bay Rays faced the New York Yankees in St. Petersburg. In the ninth inning, Yankees…
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Neverne Covington: Finding Expression Through Print
Neverne Covington has spent a lifetime exploring the power of line, color, and composition. After earning her degree from Eckerd College…
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A Close Call at St. Pete High
In the early morning hours of August 31, 2012, a fire broke out above the auditorium at St. Petersburg High School.
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We Wish You Were Here!
Before high-rise luxury resorts, social media, and digital tourism commercials, how did St. Petersburg convince the world to visit? From the…
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The Rays Break Through: From 66 Wins to the World Series
The Tampa Bay Rays had spent their first decade struggling to find their footing in Major League Baseball. That changed dramatically…
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A Fight for Equality: The Courageous 12
In 1965, St. Petersburg’s police department was segregated. Black officers were restricted to patrolling predominantly Black neighborhoods and could not arrest…
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Twenty-Nine Innings at Al Lang Stadium
On June 14, 1966, Al Lang Stadium hosted one of the most remarkable games in professional baseball history. The Florida State…
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Before the Rays: The Expansion Decision That Stung
On June 10, 1991, baseball fans across the Tampa Bay region received disappointing news. After months of anticipation, Major League Baseball…
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When the Mattie Reached Tampa Bay
On June 8, 1888, the Orange Belt Railway’s locomotive Mattie rolled into the southern end of the Pinellas Peninsula, marking the…
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From Central Avenue to the Henry Ford Museum
On June 6, 1906, St. Petersburg celebrated the arrival of its first fire engine, a major milestone for a growing city…
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June 4, 1943: A Landmark Day for Florida Women
On June 4, 1943, Florida took a significant step toward expanding women’s legal rights when Governor Spessard L. Holland signed legislation…
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