Category Archives: Events

St. Petersburg Honda Grand Prix

Posted on March 29, 2010 by Bob Horn

 The big race of the Grand Prix was rescheduled Sunday afternoon when lightning and heavy rain made conditions too dangerous for both drivers and spectators.  The race took place Monday morning, and I had a great view from the 27th … Continue reading →

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I Love a Parade!

Posted on March 26, 2010 by Bob Horn

Last night, we went downtown to see the Illuminated Night Parade.  It didn’t seem as illuminated as usual, but that’s because of Daylight Saving Time.  It just wasn’t all that dark out!  But, still, it was fun to sit back … Continue reading →

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Art In Bloom at Museum of Fine Arts

Posted on March 18, 2010 by Bob Horn

I’m sorry to tell you that this exhibit is already gone, but it’s still worth posting about, because it will be back again next year.  I had never heard of Art In Bloom before, but when we went to the … Continue reading →

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Coming Soon: Honda Grand Prix!

Posted on March 16, 2010 by Bob Horn

 In downtown St. Petersburg last weekend, there was activity everywhere!  At Vinoy Park, the 2010 Cajun-Zydeco Crawfish Festival.  A few blocks away, at the Museum of Fine Art, the tenth annual “Art in Bloom” exhibit, which I’ll post on later … Continue reading →

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Waterfront Parks Centennial

Posted on March 9, 2010 by Bob Horn

 Those of you who live in or near St. Petersburg already know what a great stretch of waterfront parks we have.  Those who are visiting or are not familiar with the city should take the time to head as far … Continue reading →

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Old Fashioned Block Party

Posted on November 11, 2009 by Bob Horn

One of the things that makes St. Petersburg a great place to live is that we have ’big city’ amenities, but we still manage to hold onto some of the old small town flavor of yesteryear.   Today’s post is a good example of this concept. Last … Continue reading →

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Election Day in St. Petersburg!

Posted on November 3, 2009 by Bob Horn

Today is Tuesday, November 3rd, and it is Election Day in St. Petersburg.  Voters will be choosing a new Mayor for the city, along with five City Council members. They’ll also decide on two City Charter Amendments. So, if you’re a good … Continue reading →

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Petition Drive to Save Euclid Post Office

Posted on October 31, 2009 by Bob Horn

St. Petersburg is a city filled with people who like what they like.  And when something comes along that poses a threat to something that they like, St. Petersburg’s residents are usually willing to come forward to do whatever is … Continue reading →

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Half-Dressed for the Carnivale

Posted on October 20, 2009 by Bob Horn

Several weeks ago, I posted about the new home being built for the Dali museum.  On Saturday night, there was a great party, dubbed “Gala’s Half-Dressed Carnivale”, held on the lawn beside the new museum building.  The party was a … Continue reading →

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Pops in the Park

Posted on October 18, 2009 by Bob Horn

Saturday night was the sixteenth annual Pops in the Park – the Florida Orchestra made beautiful music in Vinoy Park,  for free,  on a crisp, dry, cool evening for a park filled with appreciative listeners.  Average attendance at the outdoor … Continue reading →

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