Welcome to the jungle: Tulum-inspired concept to open

Lush faux palm trees, boho-style decor and paintings of zebras and tigers line the walls inside the downtown St. Pete space where the Portuguese fusion restaurant Iberian Rooster once operated.

Stephen Schrutt, the entrepreneur behind a string of innovative culinary destinations in St. Pete, has converted the 475 Central Ave. space into his latest concept - Concrete Jungle, a restaurant and bar inspired by the Central American cuisine of Tulum, a Mexican city on the Yucatán Peninsula.

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Arts Alive! podcast: Ashley Thunder of ‘Pinocchio’

Ashley Thunder very nearly played professional tennis. And she did play professional football. She also holds a degree in Business Administration.

So how did this multi-hyphenate from Ohio wind up singing opera in Florida? It’s a fascinating story, and on this edition of Arts Alive! the personable Ms. Thunder tells the total tale. “Thunder,” for example, is a nickname, bestowed upon her during her college sporting days at Ohio Dominican.

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