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- Bob Britten
- Adam Cairns
- Debby Coleman
- Amber D'Hooge
- Christopher Fong
- Edmund Fountain
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- Mike Kane
- Hari Katragadda
- Jozie Lin
- Mike Martina
- David McCreery
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- Diego Radzinschi
- Lucy Quintanilla
- Elisabeth Walter
- Roberto Westbrook
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- Kathryn Helmke
- Frances Johnson
- Morgan Josey
- Jack Komperda
- Adam B. Kushner
- Millie Lapidario
- Erica Nelson
- Angie Newsome
- Michaela Saunders
- Matt Thompson
- Peter Zuckerman
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A Permanent Home for a Church on the Move
The Vietnamese Catholic community in St. Petersburg has gathered in six different churches since the 1970s. With $400,000 in the bank, they’re ready to build their own house of worship. Plus: A slide show by Edmund Fountain.
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Under the blazing sun, 7-year-old Dem'e Eavis squats down on the tennis court while waiting her turn during a summer camp exercise at St. Petersburg Tennis Center on Monday, July 7, 2003.
Courting Success
Some big names are stepping up to help the St. Petersburg Tennis Center -- and the kids in its programs -- flourish. Plus: A slide show by Debby Coleman.
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St. Petersburg Sanitation Department employees Lisa Wilson (center) and R.J. Caldwell work as a team cleaning up illegally dumped trash in Midtown. "You could clean it up right now and come back in a couple of hours and there will be more stuff," Wilson said. "That's how bad it is."
Seeking a Clean Sweep
Because St. Petersburg picks up piles of junk for free in Midtown, people from other areas illegally dump their own trash in the neighborhood. The city is looking for ways to crack down on the culprits.
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Finding Strength in a Tiny Package
At 16, Rachel Staffa’s life took one surprising turn -- and then another.
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Jeanie Blue, St. Petersburg Juneteenth coordinator, participates in a Middle Passage Candlelight Vigil at Straub Park on June 19.
Juneteenth: Sweet Words of Liberty
While the size of the celebration has been scaled down, the spirit of freedom’s proclamation is still strong.
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The Value of the Vote
Juneteenth honors the arrival of the message of freedom to slaves. Today, Juneteenth organizers use the holiday to emphasize civil rights and encourage voter registration.
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And They Walked On
slide show (700KB Flash)Images from this year's rainy Juneteenth celebrations in St. Petersburg.
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Staying Strong in the Shadow of a Gun Shot
Following a shooting at a Friday "jam night," the Campbell Park recreation center has changed its security guidelines. And teens have gained a fresh perspective about life.
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Across the Family Table, a Dining Debate
Atwater’s Cafeteria is a neighborhood institution, but business has slowed in recent years. Now family members weigh the restaurant’s options. Plus: A slide show by Edmund Fountain.
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