WELCOME TO SPL
Happy Holidays
This is the time of o
year when our friends and relatives living in
Maybe they are a
a wee bit jealous of our fabulous winter weather,
with sun shining shining
most days, moderate temps, palm trees blowing in
the soft ocean breeze and blooming tropical landscapes. The holidays
bring a special energy and sparkle to our Sunshine City. Our cover
life in the ‘Burg is beautiful!
happenings from family-friendly Santa Fest to grown-up parties for
New Year’s Eve. Be sure to take a look and make plans early.
We would be remiss not to do a special shout-out for the annual First
Night taking place all around town on December 31. This massive
event spread out over nearly a dozen locations, is a celebration
of the best things about St. Petersburg with non-stop live music,
interactive artists, dance and theater and street buskers, children’s
alcohol-free event is perfect for the family. See more about First
Night inside this issue.
We hope you enjoy our other features, including Cindy Stovall’s inside
look at the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American History Museum.
This gem located in the Deuces has a rich history and has become
a respected center of more than just arts in the St. Pete community
due in large part to museum director Terri Lipsey Scott.
As the year draws to a close, we at St. Pete Life wish to express our
gratitude to all those we have come to know this year. We have made
many new friends and your support and praise mean so much. We
feel that St. Petersburg’s day has come, and it is our pleasure to
keep you informed on everything good that’s happening. Here’s to a
happy, healthy and successful New Year to all!
Valerie Bogle
6 StPeteLifeMag.com November/December 2018
Dorian Photography
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Beth Ann Drake
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Marcia Biggs
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Travel/Features
Kevin Godbee/Lori Brown
Dining/St. Petersburg Foodies
Jose Martinez
Men’s Fashion
Ro Martinez Rimes
Fashion/Style
Megan Simons
Women’s Fashion
Cindy Stovall
Arts Writer
Edith Swierzbinski
Sips and Suds
Alexandria Jones/Kayla Gleason
Contributing Writers
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Ralph Zuckerman
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