Wifey & I love to head across the bay in our little boat. At a distance, The Pier beckons us from the water, inviting us to visit downtown St. Petersburg for shopping, a bite to eat, or just a nice walk. But the docks at the pier are in terrible shape. Not [...]
The Ocean Foundation says that anyone who wants to destroy sea grass can make up for it by simply writing a check. the St. Pete Times has doubts.
Last year, we had the Tampa Bay Night Before Christmas. With apologies to Mel Tormé and Bob Wells, this year we present the Tampa Bay Christmas Song: Peanuts roasting in a roadside van, dark shades sitting on your nose, kids from up north being swung by a tire, and their moms down here in summer clothes… Everybody knows [...]
Which local nonprofit most exemplifies the spirit of the community?
In the Tampa Bay area, more than 28,000 people filed bankruptcy over the year between Oct.1, 2008 and Sept. 1, 2009. That’s a 46% increase over the previous fiscal year, and a new record. The Orlando division, the Jacksonville division, and the Tampa division make up Florida’s Middle District, which is the second-busiest bankruptcy district [...]
Celebrating Columbus Day in Tampa Bay. Or not.
New Music by Tampa Bay Artists on Music Tampa Bay - Music Tampa Bay is adding new music to the on-line playlist all the time, and this week 4 songs make their debut.
Wouldn't it be cool if you could easily listen to local music at a time convenient for YOU? Wouldn't it be cool if there was a way to hear TAMPA BAY MUSIC when YOU wanted to hear it? Yes. Yes it would. We tell you where to find it.
Saturday’s Tribune carries a passionate call to arms asking citizens to help save Egmont Key. Bay Soundings editor Mary Kelly Hoppe writes, “It’s time to call in the cavalry. Deliberations in Tallahassee may seal the fate of this beloved historical island. Letters and calls to legislators are needed now if we are to muster the support [...]
