The Woods

A Walk Through the Woods video (1.4MB MOV)

By Elisabeth Walter : July 14, 2003 (Mon)

Take a walk through the neighborhood we call The Woods and hear what residents have to say about its future, courtesy of Elisabeth Walter and Diego Radzinschi.

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Diego Radzinschi/Points South

Michael McNealy points out the inadequacies of the Central Plaza bus stop, which include signs being too small to read and a roof that does not prevent you from getting wet during rain.

Reading the Road Signs

By Michaela Saunders | Photos by D. Radzinschi : July 11, 2003 (Fri)

For bus riders, bad weather and traffic jams translate into slow buses and missed transfers that create a complicated commute. Plus: A slide show by Diego Radzinschi.

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While Visions of Vases Dance in Their Heads

By Mike Finch : July 11, 2003 (Fri)

A new florist shop sees an untapped market as downtown St. Petersburg blossoms. Community leaders hope rising property values continue to feed the area’s growth.

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Diego Radzinschi/Points South

The Rainbow Flag had eight stripes prior to 1982. Hot pink to represent sex; red to represent life; orange to represent healing; yellow to represent sun; green to represent serenity; turquoise to represent art; indigo to represent harmony; and violet to represent spirit. Hot pink and turquoise were removed in 1982 for ease of manufacturing, said Susan Stryker, executive director of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Historical Society.

Pride on Parade

By Michaela Saunders |
Visuals by Diego Radzinschi & Elisabeth Walter : July 3, 2003 (Thu)

A parade and street festival cap a month of festivities honoring the past, celebrating the present and looking to the future of gay rights. Plus: A slideshow and video from the parade (3MB MOV).

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A Court Controversy

By Mike Finch | Photos by Diego Radzinschi : July 2, 2003 (Wed)

Neighborhood kids want basketball hoops and picnic tables brought back to a local play lot. But other residents say the area is better off without them.

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Preparing for Pregnancy and Parenthood

By Michaela Saunders | Photos by E. Walter : July 2, 2003 (Wed)

A St. Petersburg program gives expectant mothers a place to learn and a way to help them help themselves.

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Diego Radzinschi/Points South

Fletcher Axon teaches kids how to make a living -- albeit a small one -- selling peanuts. "I learned how to count," said Marquis Herring, 8. "What I like about selling peanuts is I hustle."

Behold, the Peanut Patrol

By Mike Finch | Photos by Diego Radzinschi : June 24, 2003 (Tue)

Fletcher Axon gives second- and third-graders a chance to make some money as well as learn about business and math while they sell peanuts for the Marcus Garvey Youth Development and Sports Club.

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A Career of Compassion

By Michaela Saunders : June 19, 2003 (Thu)

For these aspiring firefighters, the job is more than battling blazes. It offers them a chance to help others.

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