Does The Old Northeast neighborhood attract artistic types, or does living here inspire our residents to develop their creative side? We have writers, painters, sculptors and other fine artists, photographers, performance artists, musicians, dancers and singers. Why, there’s even a hat maker and a fashion designer.

Our city is, after all, ranked the #1 arts destination for mid-sized cities (AmericanStyle Magazine) and one of America’s top arts places (ArtPlace America). National publications, including the New York Times, Forbes and National Geographic, rave about our arts and entertainment scene.

It should come as no surprise, then, that our creative corner of town is producing exceptionally talented kids who’ve grown up within walking distance of art museums, galleries, and live performance venues.… Read More

This is the first of a two-part article based on an extensive interview with former mayor Don Jones.  Don Jones was mayor during a time of intense infrastructure improvement, and a watershed period for St. Petersburg’s civil rights history.

Don Jones was city councilman from 1963-1967 and mayor from 1967-1969. In a recent interview, he described his tenure as ‘the best of times and the worst of times.’ “Five of those years were years of dramatic progress, accomplishment and growth. The sixth year was a time of stress, tension and confrontation due to the racial climate at that time in St.… Read More

Sara Moola and her husband, Mike Vaughn, are accomplished leaders who live exemplary lives of dedication and service. Moreover, the Snell Isle couple is committed to our nation and serving the children of their fallen peers who died protecting it.

Mike is an Air Force Special Operations veteran with 21 years of service. Sara served the Peace Corp in Africa and is an expert in international development and geographic information systems. Together they own and operate Visual Awareness Technologies and Consulting, a non-governmental provider of global strategies, training and technology for the U.S. military and its allies.

Sara and Mike are unwavering supporters of the Special Operations soldiers and families who have made the ultimate sacrifice.… Read More

How would you celebrate an 85th anniversary? Have a party, of course! And no one throws a party better than the Junior League!

Lest you think this is a Junior League of pearls, white gloves, and sterling tea service –  think again. Since 1931, the Junior League of St. Petersburg (JLSP ) has been a driving force in improving our community for families and especially children. Members of the Junior League are accomplished collaborators who build coalitions, identify community needs, and develop effective and responsive programs to serve those needs. For 85 years, members of the Junior League have focused their energies on school readiness and literacy, improved health care and nutrition, support for the arts, and advocacy for environmental responsibility through effective action and trained leadership.… Read More

From Ocean, to Gulf, to Bayou, and Swamps and Rivers, too… George Can Do, Can You?

Snell Isle resident, Dr. George Stovall, can canoe. In fact, he is locally famous for his adventures, large and medium – no small ones. Key Largo to Bimini; from Fort Clinch on Fernandina Beach, up the St. Mary’s into the Okefenokee Swamp, into the Suwanee River, and down to Cedar Key; coastlines in Florida to Georgia to both Carolinas; George has done it, alone and with companions. He likes to paddle; he loves to experiment. He has kayaks, canoes, and stand-up paddleboards – but he loves his dugouts the most.… Read More