The Beach

All About the Pink page layout (1MB PDF)

By Jozie Lin : July 15, 2003 (Tue)

An architectural icon on Florida’s Gulf coast, the Don CeSar hotel was built in 1924. Part of the hotel’s notoriety comes from its celebrated coat of pink paint. Here’s a look at the hue by the numbers.

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The Solitude He Seeks

By Jack Komperda : July 15, 2003 (Tue)

The Coast Guard veteran struggles with flashbacks to his days in Vietnam, but he treasures the quiet life he leads aboard his boat.

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Deck the Halls, This Store is Jolly

By Angie Newsome | Photos by Jozie Lin : July 14, 2003 (Mon)

The cash register rings year-round at a Christmas store in St. Pete Beach.

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At the Beach, a Summer Slowdown

By Angie Newsome : July 7, 2003 (Mon)

Tourism in St. Pete Beach drops off just as the rainy season picks up, leaving local businesses to struggle through the dollar drought.

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The Waves and the Word

By Jack Komperda | Photos by Mike Kane : July 3, 2003 (Thu)

A gathering of Christian skateboarders and surfers use their hobbies to talk about their passion -- their faith in God.

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Protecting Birds in Paradise

By Jack Komperda | Visuals by Mike Kane & Jozie Lin : June 27, 2003 (Fri)

Audubon society members brave the elements as they patrol Shell Key’s bird refuge, cleaning up the debris left behind by human hands.

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Waiting and Wondering

By Angie Newsome | Graphic by Jozie Lin : June 26, 2003 (Thu)

While FEMA analyzes whether St. Pete Beach has consistently enforced federal building codes, residents and business owners worry about the future of their renovated buildings.

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Mike Kane/Points South

Ashely Kowal, 20, of Tarpon Springs, walks the runway at the Miss Hawaiian Tropic Bikini Contest hosted by TradeWinds Sirata Beach Resort.

And the Winner Is...

By Angie Newsome | Photos by Mike Kane : June 25, 2003 (Wed)

The Miss Hawaiian Tropic bikini contest in St. Pete Beach draws five contestants, 11 judges and plenty of comments. Plus: A slide show by Mike Kane.

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International Interests

By Jack Komperda : June 24, 2003 (Tue)

Business owners from around the world have found a home in St. Pete Beach. Here are a few of them.

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