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Monthly Archives: September 2009
The Impressive Banyan
There’s a Longfellow poem called ‘The Village Blacksmith’, and it begins with the line, ‘Under a spreading chestnut tree, The village smithy stands;’ We don’t have chestnut trees in St Petersburg. But we definitely DO have a ‘spreading’ tree, and … Continue reading
Posted in Just For Fun, Photo Opportunity, St. Petersburg
Tagged Banyan Tree, Crescent Lake, park, St. Petersburg
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Birds of a Feather…
Crescent Lake is always a favorite haunt for ducks, but on a recent visit, I spotted some swimmers that I’m not used to seeing there. These geese have made themselves quite happily at home, enjoying some serenity on a quiet … Continue reading
Every Picture Tells a Story
What could be more utilitarian than a water storage tower? I guess, in many places, there’s probably not much that’s more utilitarian. But anyone in the northeast area of St. Petersburg who ever turns on their water is getting it … Continue reading
Posted in Just For Fun, Photo Opportunity, St. Petersburg
Tagged St. Petersburg, water tower
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Sunshower
Maybe there are sunshowers in other cities, too. I don’t know. I really don’t seem to hear about them anywhere else. But we certainly have them in St. Petersburg, with some regularity. Sometimes, the sun is shining just as brightly as … Continue reading
St. Petersburg YMCA
YMCA’s are everywhere. There’s no need for me to talk about the great work of the YMCA organization – it’s known the world over. But in every different locality in which a Y is located, there are differences in the … Continue reading
The Science Center
St. Petersburg has a great place for the aspiring scientist in your family, and if you don’t already know about it, you should. It’s called the Science Center, and it’s located on 22nd Avenue North, just about a half mile … Continue reading
Posted in Places, St. Petersburg, Uncategorized
Tagged observatory, planetarium, Science Center, St. Petersburg
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Driftwood
Neighborhood pride is always a good thing. When there’s a lot of it, the force of it seems to be self-sustaining, and the neighborhood continues to be healthy and to thrive. Identity can play a big role in neighborhood pride. … Continue reading
Posted in Neighborhoods, Places, St. Petersburg
Tagged Driftwood, Southeast, St. Petersburg
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Snell Isle Bridge
This is the Snell Isle Bridge as it looks today. Originally constructed in the late 1920′s, the bridge’s very existence is a testament to the power of women in early St. Petersburg’s history. C. Perry Snell, the St. Petersburg developer … Continue reading
Posted in Photo Opportunity, St. Petersburg, bridges
Tagged bridge, Snell Isle, St. Petersburg
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Vinoy Hotel After Dark
This is a night view of the observation tower at the Vinoy Hotel in downtown St. Petersburg…
Posted in Architecture, Historic Buildings, Photo Opportunity, St. Petersburg
Tagged downtown, St. Petersburg, Vinoy Hotel
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USF Bayboro Campus
St. Petersburg has a fantastic variety of options for those who are interested in seeking a college education in our city. We have St. Petersburg College (SPC), which used to be a two year facility but now offers four year … Continue reading
Posted in Places, St. Petersburg
Tagged college, downtown, St. Petersburg, USF St Petersburg
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