Points South Archives:
Tuesday, August 10 Visual Journalism Fellows
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PDF page design by Kristian Rodriguez
Personal essay by Liz Lucsko
Personal essay by Melissa Rivenburgh
Personal essay by Alastair Knapper
Personal essay by Lisa Hornstein
Personal essay by Adi Sambamurthy
Photo gallery by Poonam Whabi
PDF page design by Jonny Sheets
Personal essay by Kate Medley
Personal essay by Mikki Harris
PDF page design by Alberto Rigau
These projects, by the visual journalists in the fellowship, represent their creative vision of their summer at Poynter. Each journalist selected his or her own medium, format, and focus for the project.
Reporting and Writing Fellows
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Personal essay by Brian Passey
Personal essay by Alicia Gallegos
Personal essay by Arin Gencer
Personal essay by Chelsea Conaboy
Personal essay by Karen Sanborn
Personal essay by Max Linsky
Personal essay by Elizabeth Carr
Personal essay by Christina Smith
Personal essay by Laurent Clow
Personal essay by Tom Nguyen
Personal essay by Peter Cleary
Personal essay by Betsy Lee
Personal essay by Qiana Nichol Harps
Personal essay by Olivia Cobiskey
In this final edition of Points South, the 32 summer fellows focus on their own experiences through personal reflection and visual storytelling. The writers whose essays appear here have opted to include their writings for publication on the website. These projects and those of the visual journalists below embody Poynter's mission: To attract and develop journalists able to practice their craft and, perhaps most important, to reflect on how and why they do it.
Thursday, July 15 Teaching Teamwork Through Tractor-Tugging
Story by
Peter Cleary
Photo gallery by Mikki Harris
At John Marshall's Pioneer Camp at Boyd Hill Nature Park, campers learn to care for animals, work together and look out for one another.
The Point At WRXB, a Focus on Community
Story by
Laurent Clow
Photo gallery by Lisa Hornstein
Jazzy Big Daddy is the voice behind the evening's music at this radio station.
East of 34th Finding a Nature-Friendly Way to Kill Pests
Story by
Yanira Rodriguez
Mike Walker says his program won't harm clients' health, but it will get rid of the bugs.
Southeast Wednesday, July 14 Artist Seeks to Create New Portrait of South St. Petersburg
Story by
Karen Sanborn
Photo gallery by Keri Wiginton
Herbert Davis hopes his work will erase the negative images of the neighborhoods south of Central Avenue.
Maggiore More Families Choosing Cremation Rather than Burial
Story by
Christina Smith
Photo gallery by Kate Medley
Funeral directors cite several reasons for the increase in cremation rates.
West of 34th Students, Teachers Praise Principal's Career
Story by
Tom Nguyen
Len Kizner helped transform Bay Vista into a successful fundamental school. Now he prepares for the school's transition to a new leader.
The Point Driftwood Celebrates Independence Day
Story by
Brian Passey
Photo gallery by Jorge Sanhueza-Lyon
Residents describe the neighborhood's easy-going character, closeness and history.
Southeast Tuesday, July 13 On Patrol with Coast Guard Station St. Petersburg
Story by
Brian Passey
Photo gallery by Jorge Sanhueza-Lyon
Officers scour Tampa Bay for illegal fishing, injured sea creatures and terrorist threats.
Southeast Location Part of Gas Price Equation
Story by
Betsy Lee
Fuel costs more at stations south of Central Avenue than those north of the road.
Maggiore At Park's Corner, a Community Apart
Story by
Max Linsky
Photo gallery by Adi Sambamurthy
Teens gathering in downtown St. Petersburg find common ground and differing attitudes.
Northeast Invisible Man: Death and Questions in Gulfport
Story by
Laura Fries
Thelma Riley still remembers hearing a thump from next door.
Gulfport Monday, July 12 With Creativity and Duct Tape, Celebrating an American Holiday
Story by
Elizabeth Carr
Flash movie by Lisa Hornstein
PDF page design by Elizabeth Carr
A raft race off Treasure Island features some unique designs and construction techniques.
The Beaches With the Revised Smoking Ban, Businesses Struggle
Story by
Arin Gencer
Restaurants and small businesses say the rules have hurt their bottom line.
Gulfport Ten Lessons Learned While Sewing
Story by
Qiana Nichol Harps
Flash movie by Poonam Whabi
Students in a quilting class find ways to apply their coursework to their lives.
East of 34th Friday, July 09 Kerry-Edwards Campaign Sweeps Through St. Petersburg
Story by
Brian Passey
Flash movie by Adi Sambamurthy, Keri Wiginton, Lisa Hornstein
A crowd of 2,000 packs the Coliseum to see the debut of the Democratic ticket.
Northeast Fisherman For Life
Story by
Jonny Sheets
Gulfport In Dome's Shadow, Fears of Development Plans
Story by
Chelsea Conaboy
Photo gallery by Adi Sambamurthy
Residents of Graham-Rogall Park express their concerns about projects that might force them to move.
Northeast Going To The Chapel
Story by
Lisa Hornstein
East of 34th Store Offers Oasis From the Hectic
Story by
Alicia Gallegos
As metaphysical stores grow in popularity, Lemuria Metaphysical taps into the shopper's search for meaning.
The Beaches Thursday, July 08 In Winky's Shadow
Story by
Adi Sambamurthy
In the ring and in life, the Fourth Street Boxing Gym helps members of all ages and abilities reach their goals.
Northeast Corridor to the Sea
Story by
Adam Wilson
A stroll through Beach Boulevard's restaurants, shops and homes.
Gulfport Another Picture of Abu Ghraib
Story by
Olivia Cobiskey
St. Petersburg soldiers who served in the notorious Iraq prison talk about the scandal, the war, and returning home.
East of 34th Program Lets Residents Exchange Community Service for Affordable Food
Story by
Tom Nguyen
Photo gallery by Mikki Harris
The Share program at Blessed Trinity Catholic Church celebrated its two-year anniversary in June.
The Point Wednesday, July 07 The Road to Recovery Starts with a Bus Ride
Story by
Betsy Lee
Photo gallery by Keri Wiginton
The program at Our Brother's Keeper offers Ronald Sparks the chance to break free of drugs.
Maggiore Gulfport Woman Cares for Flock, Felines and Family
Story by
Laura Fries
For the past nine years, June Ginsberg regularly has fed the birds outside her Gulfport home.
Gulfport A Life Cut Short by Leukemia
Story by
Alicia Gallegos
Photo gallery by Liz Lucsko
Family and friends gather to remember a mom who loved being with her son on the Little League fields.
The Beaches Laundromat Life on Fourth Street
Story by
Yanira Rodriguez
In the midsummer heat, the Fourth Street Coin Laundry offers cool air, clean clothes and quiet adventures.
Southeast Tuesday, July 06 Austin's Powers: A Young Artist at Work
Story by
Qiana Nichol Harps
Photo gallery by Lisa Hornstein
Austin Spradley began drawing before he could write his name. Now 18, he's displaying and selling his works of art.
East of 34th Comic Book Bash Features Fewer Superheroes, More Sporks
Story by
Chelsea Conaboy
PDF page design by Melissa Rivenburgh
Independent comic book artists seek recognition from a wider audience.
Northeast Cultivating Community in Pinellas Point
Story by
Mikki Harris
Story by
Tom Nguyen
PDF page design by Catesby Handler
Photo gallery by Mikki Harris
Otis Blair talks about his life, his work, and his community. (Quicktime movie, 10 MB)
The Point Groups Unite to Encourage Voter Registration
Story by
Karen Sanborn
PDF page design by Kristian Rodriguez
Voter turnout is higher in Lake Maggiore than in other parts of the county, but several organizations are working to boost the numbers throughout the area.
Maggiore Monday, July 05 Gays, Lesbians, Business Owners Celebrate St. Pete Pride
Story by
Laurent Clow
Photo gallery by Lisa Hornstein
Flash movie by Lisa Hornstein
A growing number of St. Petersburg businesses are tagging themselves as gay-friendly.
East of 34th Sisters in Crimson
Story by
Christina Smith
Red and purple are the colors of choice for the Red Hat Society.
West of 34th St. Pete Beach Prepares for Hurricane Season
Story by
Elizabeth Carr
PDF page design by Alastair Knapper
City officials map their emergency response plans.
The Beaches Friday, July 02 While Caring for His Family, Gulfport Man Drums Out a Living
Story by
Arin Gencer
Flash movie by Jonny Sheets
After two decades spent balancing his music with his job, David Laycock has finally joined the two.
Gulfport Husband and Wife a Winning Combination in Baseball Booth
Story by
Max Linsky
Photo gallery by Adi Sambamurthy
Enrique Oliu offers analysis of the Rays’ games while Debbie Perry helps behind the scenes.
Northeast Tools to Close the Cancer Gap
Story by
Olivia Cobiskey
PDF page design by Alberto Rigau
African-American women die of breast cancer at a higher rate than Caucasian women. Scientists and health-care professionals offer several reasons why.
West of 34th Battle for Survival at Boyd Hill
Story by
Peter Cleary
PDF page design by Catesby Handler
Scientists are fighting back the alien invasion of Brazilian pepper trees.
The Point A Step Into the Key West Deli
Story by
Jorge Sanhueza-Lyon, Nicole Sarsfield
The Third Street sandwich shop offers visitors food, pop music and Hemingway.
Southeast PDF: Treasures in the Dust
Story by
Poonam Whabi
Story by
Laurent Clow
St. Petersburg antique collectors talk about the things they find and keep.
East of 34th Thursday, July 01 Yard Sales Flourish in Summer Heat
Story by
Olivia Cobiskey
Photo gallery by Kate Medley
Signs are springing up around town, offering bargains for treasure hunters.
West of 34th Gulfport Artists Display Talents in Biweekly Artwalk
Story by
Jonny Sheets
PDF page design by Adam Wilson
Lasso-twirling, painting, music and a canine catwalk draw visitors to Gulfport's Art Village.
Gulfport St. Petersburg Residents Can Take Complaints to the Web
Story by
Max Linsky
The city's Action Online complaint service handles grievances—and sometimes marriages.
Northeast Antiques Offer Appeal to Hearts and Wallets
Story by
Laurent Clow
PDF page design by Poonam Whabi
A bounty of antiques and collectibles fill more than 20 stores in St. Petersburg.
East of 34th Wednesday, June 30 Inventor Collects Pieces, Parts, to Create Bicycles and Stories
Story by
Chelsea Conaboy
Photo gallery by Adi Sambamurthy
He's known around town as the St. Pete Bicycle Man. But Kevin Konrad also has other stories to tell.
Northeast Harbordale Residents Praise Church's Community Involvement
Story by
Betsy Lee
PDF page design by Kristian Rodriguez
Photo gallery by Keri Wiginton
Members of House of Prayer Pentecostal Church see the fruits of their labor as kids flock to the church's growing ministries.
Maggiore One Woman's Life Brings Love to Many
Story by
Peter Cleary
Willie "Dear" Johnson began with the children in breaking down barriers and opening.
The Point Armed with Faith, a Woman Fights for a Family
Story by
Karen Sanborn
PDF page design by Kristian Rodriguez
Doctors said Jurate Navickas was unable to have a baby. But she wasn't willing to accept that fate.
Maggiore Tuesday, June 29 Fishing Tournament Benefits Cancer Research
Story by
Elizabeth Carr
PDF page design by Alberto Rigau
Photo gallery by Liz Lucsko
Camaraderie and cheers accompany the competitors in this year's Old Salt Ladies Fishing Tournament.
The Beaches Toy Car Collection Grows From Hobby to Passion
Story by
Christina Smith
Photo gallery by Kate Medley
It started with 10 cars, but Angel Retamar's collection has grown to more than 80,000.
West of 34th Neighborhood Portrait: The Faces of Southeast St. Pete
Story by
Nicole Sarsfield
Photo gallery by Jorge Sanhueza-Lyon
Residents of St. Petersburg's Old Southeast neighborhood offer peeks into their lives.
Southeast Love of the Open Road Bonds This Group of Riders
Story by
Alicia Gallegos
Photo gallery by Liz Lucsko
Women in the Wind share a common passion for their motorcycles.
The Beaches Monday, June 28 Aspiring Police Officers Must Pass Tests
Story by
Qiana Nichol Harps
Flash movie by Lisa Hornstein
PDF page design by Poonam Whabi
After polygraph tests, drug tests, career assessments, psychological evaluations and other exams, applicants face an obstacle course to make it to police academy.
East of 34th In Gulfport, Rules at Work to Limit Drunken Driving
Story by
Arin Gencer
Bars monitor patrons and police patrol the streets to prevent deadly crashes.
Gulfport Gulfport Seeks to Balance Growth with Character
Story by
Laura Fries
PDF page design by Adam Wilson
As developers purchase land in Gulfport, residents try to preserve the city's look and culture.
Gulfport Psychologist Recounts Experiences Ministering in Rwanda
Story by
Yanira Rodriguez
Cecilia Yocum, active in the Friends Peace Team project, shares with fellow Quakers how she helped victims of violence.
Southeast Friday, June 25 Flash: Staying Cool at McLin Pool
Story by
Keri Wiginton
Campbell Park's E.H. McLin pool is for learning as well as lazing.
Maggiore Future Guide Dogs Take Off in Training
Story by
Brian Passey
Photo gallery by Jorge Sanhueza-Lyon
An aircraft association offers plane rides to puppies so they can be better prepared as guide dogs.
Southeast Hard Work and Mother Nature Build Award-Winning Yard
Story by
Tom Nguyen
Story by
Mikki Harris
PDF page design by Catesby Handler
Photo gallery by Mikki Harris
Otis Blair's yard is the latest winner of the Greater Pinellas Point Beautification Award.
The Point Bored in St. Pete
Story by
Melissa Rivenburgh
St. Petersburg residents list their favorite spots to frequent and things to do in the city.
Northeast Thursday, June 24 Buses and Budgets
Story by
Christina Smith
Flash movie by Kate Medley
State funding fell through, but the founder of Everyone's Youth United hopes the money to keep his program afloat will come from other sources.
West of 34th Sunday at Union Church
Story by
Jonny Sheets
A Gulfport church tends to its younger members with daycare services, a choir and a youth usher ministry.
Gulfport A Second Chance at a Dream
Story by
Yanira Rodriguez
A Lithuanian immigrant has struggled to adjust to America but now makes plans for his future.
Southeast At Carnival, Colors of the Caribbean
Story by
Adi Sambamurthy
PDF page design by Melissa Rivenburgh
The annual celebration of Caribbean culture comes to St. Petersburg.
Northeast Cultural Connection
Story by
Arin Gencer
PDF page design by Adam Wilson
Though attendance is down, members of Gulfport's Czechoslovak Cultural Center are still drawn by memories of a distant home.
Gulfport Wednesday, June 23 A Family Affair
Story by
Qiana Nichol Harps
PDF page design by Poonam Whabi
Photo gallery by Lisa Hornstein
Monty and Nikita Goslin are partners in life as well as business.
East of 34th Finding the Perfect Job
Story by
Olivia Cobiskey
PDF page design by Alberto Rigau
A career fair prepares teens for job hunting—and joining the workforce.
West of 34th Gaining Confidence
Story by
Chelsea Conaboy
PDF page design by Melissa Rivenburgh
Members of the Uhuru Movement embrace recent developments as signs of success.
Northeast A Makeover for Albert Whitted
Story by
Brian Passey
Photo gallery by Jorge Sanhueza-Lyon
PDF page design by Nicole Sarsfield
After 70 years of flights, the historic airport gets some TLC.
Southeast Tuesday, June 22 Cleaning Days and Cabaret Nights
Story by
Laurent Clow
PDF page design by Poonam Whabi
Flash movie by Lisa Hornstein
Judy B. Goode's act features stars past and present, and the future includes a video presentation in Toronto.
East of 34th Peaceful in Pink
Story by
Tom Nguyen
PDF page design by Catesby Handler
The quiet Pinellas Point neighborhood offers an oasis for some residents, while others wish for more activity.
The Point Through Faith, a Fresh Start
Story by
Karen Sanborn
PDF page design by Kristian Rodriguez
Flash movie by Keri Wiginton
Yvonne Holloman says her walk with God gives her the strength to keep away from drugs.
Maggiore Monday, June 21 Community Stock
Story by
Laura Fries
PDF page design by Adam Wilson
Contributions to the Gulfport cookbook are seasoned with memories and humor.
Gulfport Beef and Barbers Bloom in Bleak Business Blocks
Story by
Peter Cleary
Flash movie by Mikki Harris
While neighboring stores struggle, two Pinellas Point businesses adapt and thrive.
The Point Friday, June 18 Beyond Baseball
Story by
Max Linsky
PDF page design by Melissa Rivenburgh
Photo gallery by Adi Sambamurthy
Business owners near Tropicana Field no longer count on the draw of the Devil Rays to fuel their success.
Northeast Trolley Tales
Story by
Elizabeth Carr
Photo gallery by Liz Lucsko
PDF page design by Alberto Rigau
Stories fill Stephen Crews' route from Pass-A-Grille to Sand Key.
The Beaches Puppy Love
Story by
Betsy Lee
A Siberian Husky brings joy to young and old as she bounds through three health-care facilities.
Maggiore Fatherly Help for Mother Nature
Story by
Alicia Gallegos
PDF page design by Poonam Whabi
Bruno Falkenstein has protected generations of sea turtles as they nest on St. Pete Beach.
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