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Roadside Wonders: Selling Sunshine Along the Way
As more visitors traded train tickets for automobile trips, Florida’s highways became part of the vacation experience. During the 20th…
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Every Stitch Tells a Story
Around 1927, Jane Tiger Motlow of the Otter Clan was photographed sewing inside a traditional Seminole chickee. At first glance, the…
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Checking in at the Sunshine City
Before the pink walls of the Vinoy became a symbol of St. Petersburg’s hospitality, a collection of early hotels helped introduce…
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Five Pitchers, One Shutout
On August 22, 2021, the Tampa Bay Rays showed why their depth made them one of baseball’s toughest teams. Facing…
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Inspired by Nature: The Art of Mary-Helen Horne
Mary-Helen Horne proves that creativity can flourish at any stage of life. After a successful career in business, she turned to…
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Rebekah Lazaridis: Preserving the Past Through Printmaking
Rebekah Lazaridis is helping carry Pinellas County’s printmaking tradition into the future. A third-generation St. Petersburg resident, she began studying printmaking…
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Webb’s City: Selling Sunshine Through Spectacle
In St. Petersburg, shopping was never just about buying something. Sometimes, it was an experience all its own. In 1925,…
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Peña’s Pinch-Hit Heroics
On August 18, 2012, the Tampa Bay Rays pulled off one of the biggest comebacks in franchise history. Playing the…
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A Vacation Under the Sunshine
Before luxury resorts and high-rise hotels lined the waterfront, some visitors to St. Petersburg discovered a simpler way to spend the…
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Holly Bird and the Art of Mentorship
Holly Bird has helped shape the modern printmaking community in Pinellas County through her artwork, teaching, and dedication to traditional craftsmanship.
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Built by Freedom
On August 15, 1887, Eatonville was incorporated as an all-Black municipality, making it the first all-Black incorporated town in Florida and…
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The War Comes to an End
On August 14, 1945, Americans received news that World War II was finally coming to an end. At 7 p.m. Washington…
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