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St. Petersburg is Florida’s fourth largest city, with 61 square miles. The St. Pete, Tampa and Clearwater areas have a combined Jewish population of about 60,000. According to the Jewish Virtual Library, the first-known Jews were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schutz...

Etta James’ rendition of the classic 1940′s blues standard,”At Last”, keeps humming through my head when I think of the iconic Loews Don Cesar Hotel in St. Pete Beach, Florida. Perhaps, it is the property’s inspiring story of resilience or the romance...

It’s our first evening in St. Petersburg, Florida, and the prospect of homemade French-Vietnamese spring rolls has spurred us off the Gulf Coast’s white sands to family-owned Café Alesia. Lofty ceilings, polished concrete...

1. St. Pete Beach Craft Festival (Saturday, Sunday) The 22nd annual St. Pete Beach Corey Area Craft Festival is this weekend with displays of handmade crafts and affordable gift items. Get the details 2. Santa Fest & Christmas Parade (Saturday...

“Come on, Carlen,” Martha said. “Let’s get out there now!” My wife was anxious to see two of her paintings on exhibit in an art show on St. Pete Beach. Martha scurried straight to her paintings when we walked through the door that Friday. One of the...