Sailboats dance in St. Pete’s Municipal Marina, an anchor of the city's Waterfront Arts District.
Sailboats dance in St. Pete’s Municipal Marina, an anchor of the city's Waterfront Arts District. Photos by Carole Devillers
“Mangroves and Manatees," a mural artist Tatiana Suarez created for the 2020 SHINE Mural Festival, adorns one side of the St Petersburg Sailing Center in the Waterfront Arts District.
“Mangroves and Manatees," a mural artist Tatiana Suarez created for the 2020 SHINE Mural Festival, adorns one side of the St Petersburg Sailing Center in the Waterfront Arts District. Photos by Carole Devillers
Enjoying the balmy weather, people walk along Beach Drive in St. Pete's Waterfront Arts District.
Enjoying the balmy weather, people walk along Beach Drive in St. Pete's Waterfront Arts District. Photos by Carole Devillers
Opened in 1926 and one of St. Pete’s most spectacular waterfront resorts, The Vinoy hotel was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
Opened in 1926 and one of St. Pete’s most spectacular waterfront resorts, The Vinoy hotel was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. Photos by Carole Devillers
For multi-media artist Ya La’ford’s the words "Love Shines" on her mural “are like a beacon, reminding us that we are stronger together when we remember the power of love and light."
For multi-media artist Ya La’ford’s the words "Love Shines" on her mural “are like a beacon, reminding us that we are stronger together when we remember the power of love and light." Photos by Carole Devillers
People relax on the Beach Drive sidewalk of award-winning Paciugo Gelato & Caffé in St. Petersburg.
People relax on the Beach Drive sidewalk of award-winning Paciugo Gelato & Caffé in St. Petersburg. Photos by Carole Devillers
The Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg is the city's first and largest art museum, boasting the largest encyclopedic collection of art in the Southeast.
The Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg is the city's first and largest art museum, boasting the largest encyclopedic collection of art in the Southeast. Photos by Carole Devillers
Planted at the southern end of the Museum of Fine Arts as a three-foot tree in 1965, the iconic Bombax ceiba tree blooms just once a year, in winter, attracting visitors with its magnificent red flowers.
Planted at the southern end of the Museum of Fine Arts as a three-foot tree in 1965, the iconic Bombax ceiba tree blooms just once a year, in winter, attracting visitors with its magnificent red flowers. Photos by Carole Devillers
Scattered on the ground by the wind, the juicy red flowers of the Bombax ceiba tree give an ephemeral pleasure to their admirers.
Scattered on the ground by the wind, the juicy red flowers of the Bombax ceiba tree give an ephemeral pleasure to their admirers. Photos by Carole Devillers
As explained and illustrated on the sign, the St. Petersburg Municipal Marina is kept clean by Watergoats, which prevent rash washed in from storm drains to pollute it.
As explained and illustrated on the sign, the St. Petersburg Municipal Marina is kept clean by Watergoats, which prevent rash washed in from storm drains to pollute it. Photos by Carole Devillers
Fresco’s Waterfront Bistro is the only waterfront restaurant with a view of the Municipal Marina at the start of the St. Pete Pier.
Fresco’s Waterfront Bistro is the only waterfront restaurant with a view of the Municipal Marina at the start of the St. Pete Pier. Photos by Carole Devillers
The Dali Museum, which celebrates the life and art of the surrealist artist Salvador Dali, provides a beautiful backdrop for a family picture on St. Pete’s waterfront.
The Dali Museum, which celebrates the life and art of the surrealist artist Salvador Dali, provides a beautiful backdrop for a family picture on St. Pete’s waterfront. Photos by Carole Devillers
The Duke Energy Center for the Arts – Mahaffey Theater is a cultural jewel in the Waterfront Arts District of St. Petersburg.
The Duke Energy Center for the Arts – Mahaffey Theater is a cultural jewel in the Waterfront Arts District of St. Petersburg. Photos by Carole Devillers
Nestled into the banyan tree for a picture, a couple gives the scale of the size of this enormous tree located on the northern end of the Museum of Fine Arts.
Nestled into the banyan tree for a picture, a couple gives the scale of the size of this enormous tree located on the northern end of the Museum of Fine Arts. Photos by Carole Devillers
Waterfront North Straub Park provides a quiet retreat in the shade as well as trails and space for recreational activities and community events.
Waterfront North Straub Park provides a quiet retreat in the shade as well as trails and space for recreational activities and community events. Photos by Carole Devillers

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Feature Story Ybor City's BarrieHaus Beer Co. is a small brewery with a big reputation for top-notch European-style lagers. The brewery has won two gold medals in three years at the prestigious World Beer Cup.

Ybor's BarrieHaus Beer Co: the small brewery with a big reputation

Christopher CurryWednesday, May 15, 2024
Ybor City's BarrieHaus Beer Co. is a small brewery with a big reputation for top-notch European-style lagers. Since opening in late 2019, BarrieHaus has won two gold medals at the prestigious World Beer Cup, including one this year, and earned Best Small Brewery at the 2024 Best Florida Beer Competition.
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Carole DevillersWednesday, May 15, 2024
A photo gallery from St. Petersburg's Waterfront Arts District.
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Diane EgnerTuesday, May 7, 2024
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Feature Story Helen Gordon Davis Centre for Women Executive Director Ann W. Madsen, Congresswoman Kathy Castor and Centre For Women Counseling and Wellness Director Susan McIntyre at the new Kathy Castor Centre for Counseling and Wellness.

Kathy Castor Centre for Counseling and Wellness supports the community's growing mental health needs

Tashie TierneyTuesday, May 7, 2024
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May arts roundup: Breaking Barriers at USF CAM, music and cultural festivals, new exhibitions

Christopher CurryTuesday, April 30, 2024
The Breaking Barriers exhibit at the USF Contemporary Art Museum features photography of military veterans and their family members. It's one of several new exhibitions around the Tampa Bay area this month. Plus, we've got outdoor music and cultural festivals.
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Masthead gallery: Tampa Bay Water Ski Show Team at Tampa Riverfest

Carole DevillersTuesday, May 7, 2024
A masthead gallery as the Tampa Bay Water Ski Show Team makes its Tampa Riverfest debut.
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