County tourism agency undergoes leadership change

Steve Hayes has stepped down as the president and CEO of Visit St. Pete-Clearwater (VSPC) after guiding the agency through the pandemic and setting new benchmarks.

While a Pinellas County news release Tuesday evening publicly announced his “departure,” the Catalyst obtained an email from Administrator Barry Burton to county commissioners stating that Hayes had resigned. Brian Lowack, special assistant to the county administrator, will serve as the interim president and CEO.

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Inside the plans for Booker Creek beer garden

As natives and longtime residents, Green Bench Brewing’s ownership group discovered an ideal location for a beer garden several years ago.

Hidden between Central and 1st Avenue North lies a unique stretch of Booker Creek that resembles a natural, tropical waterway. While the land abutting its banks is private property, a public alley cuts between two small businesses and abruptly ends at a fenced viewing area.