Monthly Archives: April 2010

The Sunshine City

Posted on April 16, 2010 by Bob Horn

 We don’t hear it so much these days, but St. Petersburg has been known as “The Sunshine City” since the early 1900′s.  There was a great desire to grow the city back in those days, to add both residents and … Continue reading →

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Mainsail Arts Festival This Weekend!

Posted on April 15, 2010 by Bob Horn

The west coast of Florida has a number of great outdoor art shows throughout the fall, winter, and spring seasons.  For St. Petersburg, our premier outdoor art event is, unquestionably, the Mainsail Arts Festival. Held on the waterfront in downtown … Continue reading →

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Canoeing at Weedon Island Preserve

Posted on April 14, 2010 by Bob Horn

One of the huge attractions of St. Petersburg is the abundance of water for sport and for play.  Within 30 minutes of us, people can get to the Gulf, the Bay, Hillsborough River, or any number of lakes.  And once they … Continue reading →

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Free Credit Score! Free Credit Report! Really!

Posted on April 13, 2010 by Bob Horn

If you’re anything like me, you’ll probably have a hard time believing the title of this post. That’s easy to understand.  We’re constantly bombarded with commercials online, on the radio, and on television that supposedly offer free credit scores and free … Continue reading →

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Cassis – Another New Beach Drive Destination

Posted on April 9, 2010 by Bob Horn

 Cassis American Brasserie has taken over the empty space on the Beach Drive side of the Ovation Condominium building, promising an ‘affordable French-American brasserie menu’.  The restaurant began limited operations last weekend in an invitation-only setting, allowing the chefs and … Continue reading →

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Kapok Tree in Bloom

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Bob Horn

Yet another sure sign of Springtime in St. Petersburg is the crimson show of color put on by the Kapok tress around the city.  This is not one of those trees that you see on every block, but there are … Continue reading →

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Osprey Flying High

Posted on April 4, 2010 by Bob Horn

Although almost all of my posts are about St. Petersburg life, I actually do leave the city limits sometimes!  And if there’s something nearby, something that I can get to without too long  a drive, then it’s worth telling you … Continue reading →

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