For the last 12 years, St. Petersburg Sen. Jeff Brandes represented the city where he was born and raised, often in a way that bucked the status quo and found the Republican crossing party lines.
Following his final legislative session in Tallahassee last week, the term-limited state senator reflected on more than a decade in state politics and his plans for the future.
When Melanie performed at New York’s Metropolitan Opera House in February, 1974, she became the first folk/pop singer to take the stage at the venerable house of classics (the Who had done Tommy there in 1970, first introducing the Met to rock ‘n’ roll; Melanie was history’s second “other”).
Here’s what the New York Times said the following day:
At the Feb. 23 Vinoy Business Luncheon, Tom Gribbin, author of the novel The Last Florida Boy, entertained the audience with stories from his colorful life.