St. Pete’s Main Library at 60: The next chapter

The St. Petersburg Main Library turns 60 next week. The $1 million, 40,000-square-foot concrete, stone and glass building opened in February, 1964 with much fanfare - the Northeast High School Band played, prayers were said and balloons released.

Conductor Michael Francis re-signs with The Florida Orchestra

Places This Week: St. Pete Beach home brings $3.4M

St. Pete residents make million-dollar donation to SPFC

What the Royal Rumble meant to stadium plans, businesses

St. Pete Emeritus: Fire Chief Jim Large

According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the title Emeritus is bestowed upon “a person retired from professional life but permitted to retain as an honorary title the rank of the last office held.” St. Pete Emeritus is a recurring series shining a light on citizens who have given much to our city and are now transitioning to a well-deserved retirement.

While most people shudder at the thought of running into - rather than away from - a fire, some people embrace the sense of reward provided by protecting their neighbors.

Arts Alive! podcast: Bryan J. Hughes

St. Petersburg has a tightly-knit jazz community, where musicians often come together in small or larger groups, or play in duos or trios, or simply show up, instrument in hand, and play wherever they’re requested. Inevitably, everyone enjoys themselves tremendously.

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