New bus routes, stops in downtown St. Petersburg
ST. PETERSBERG, Fla. - Huge changes are coming to downtown St. Petersburg, affecting thousands of public transit riders. The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority is moving forward with a new system redesign that will provide bus service to new areas throughout the city. The agency will be implementing some new service changes Feb. 14. Those changes will involve moving bus routes and stops out of Williams Park and relocating them throughout the city into a new, destination-friendly grid patte..>> view originalSt. Petersburg Women's Clinic offers women in need free help ...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Kathyrn Lynn lost her job four years ago, the depression of not being able to find another she said lead not only to an alcohol addiction, but homelessness and feeling helpless."No, I never imagined, entertained the thought that this would happen to me," said Lynn. She started to cry when she shared her acceptance at the new St. Petersburg Women's Clinic ."They are giving me an awesome chance, a blessed opportunity to be here and the hand up I have always been needing, t..>> view originalWilliam Shatner talks about his upcoming show in St. Petersburg
He played Captain Kirk on "Star Trek," Denny Crane on "Boston Legal" and that guy who goes nuts when he sees a monster on a airplane wing on "The Twilight Zone." On Wednesday, William Shatner will play William Shatner at the Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg."It's a show about saying 'yes' to life," Shatner said in a phone interview. "About the passions of life, about how easy it is to say 'no' to opportunities, new ideas, how risky 'yes' is, but how much more quality, how richer life becomes ..>> view originalGroundbreaking Walt Disney and Salvador Dali exhibits open in St ...
click image Florida today is what it is, in part, because of Walt Disney, and a new exhibit in St. Petersburg helps bring a unique and often overlooked part of Walt Disney to life; his friendship with legendary artist Salvador Dali. The two worked together on a long forgotten animated short, Destino, which was uncovered in 1999 after sitting untouched and unfinished for over half a century. While the film was originally shelved, the friendship it caused between the two lasted throug..>> view originalSt. Petersburg Opera to present The Abduction of the Seraglio
St. Petersburg Opera to present The Abduction of the Seraglio Article published on Monday, Feb. 1, 2016 ST. PETERSBURG – St. Petersburg Opera will present “The Abduction of the Seraglio,” running Feb. 5-9, at the Palladium Theater, 253 Fifth Ave. N. Performances will be Friday and Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, 2 p.m. Tickets start at $22. Call 727-823-2040. When his girlfriend and her maid are kidnapped and s..>> view originalSPC February concerts include St. Petersburg Jazz Festival
SPC February concerts include St. Petersburg Jazz Festival Article published on Monday, Feb. 1, 2016 Photo by B. LIVELY IMAGES Fred Johnson plays Feb. 27 at the Music Center at St. Petersburg College as part of the St. Petersburg Jazz Festival. ST. PETERSBURG – St. Petersburg College will sponsor a number of concerts and music series throughout the month of February, including performances that are part of the St. Petersburg..>> view originalSt. Pete club fitter creates club for junior golfers
Bob VanSweden of St. Petersburg helped KBS design a line of shafts for developing junior golfers.(Photo: WTSP)Orlando, FL—The PGA Merchandise Show welcomed more than 42,000 golf industry professionals last week, from 91 countries around the world. There were more than 1,000 golf companies and brands, showing off their new gear, as well as improved gear.A local golf club fitter, fits that bill. Bob VanSweden of St. Petersburg has been custom-fitting golfers in the area for 22 years. He’s now c..>> view originalGroup working on behalf of black students seeks to reopen case ...
After 15 years of mediation, a St. Petersburg community group is seeking to resurrect a lawsuit against the Pinellas County School Board that claims it is failing black children. The Concerned Organization for Quality Education of Black Students, or COQEBS, argues the board has not done enough to bridge the achievement gap between the county's black students and non-black students. The class-action case, Crowley vs. the Pinellas County School Board, will be discussed at 9:30 a.m. April 29 in Pin..>> view originalNew St. Pete Free Clinic facility gives struggling women chance at ...
ST. PETERSBURG — A few days after Kathryn Lynn moved her life possessions — two suitcases and five bins — into the recently completed Baldwin Women’s Residence she already was contemplating her next move. Lynn said she loves the comfort and support she gets at the two-story residence that opened Friday. But the goal of the residence program is to prepare women to become independent, and Lynn said the new living arrangements are getting her closer to that point. “I have the opportunity of having..>> view originalPinellas commissioners pass resolution to fund ferry pilot
Pinellas commissioners pass resolution to fund ferry pilot By SUZETTE PORTER Article published on Monday, Feb. 1, 2016 CLEARWATER – Pinellas County Commissioners voted, 6-1, Jan. 26 to approve a resolution promising $350,000 to a pilot project to offer high-speed ferry service between St. Petersburg and Tampa. Commissioner Dave Eggers voted no. The commission made no decision about the source of the money. St. P..>> view original
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