WELCOME TO SPL
The beginning of a new year, the start of another decade. As
we venture into 2020, we look forward to new beginnings and
possibilities here in our beautiful and thriving Sunshine City. The
future looks bright for the ‘Burg and we are thrilled to be a part
of it. Our New Year’s resolution here at SPL is to deliver you, our
readers and advertisers, stories on the positive people, events,
places and businesses that make St. Pete special.
One of those special places is our Saturday Morning Market.
If you have never visited, you are missing out! Be sure to read
Kayla Gleason’s story about this St. Pete tradition now entering
its 18th season, and plan to go before the market ends in late
May.
Another St. Pete tradition is heading our way – the Firestone
Grand Prix of St. Petersburg is set for March 13-15. We love
when this IndyCar race and companion races come roaring into
town, with all the excitement and international attention. We
give you a look at the coming races and a track map to plan your
weekend.
February is the time when our thoughts turn to Valentine’s Day
and romance. Be sure to read Cindy Stovall’s Hearts in the Arts
story about St. Pete arts couple Mark Aeling and Carrie Jadus.
Their love story is one that melts the heart – and gives hope. We
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cardiologist Dr. Brian Moss. Let fashion be a part of the new you
in 2020, too. Soft, sexy and romantic fashions are on the horizon
for Spring, and fashion writer Megan Simons show us how to do
it.
Have you made your New Year’s resolution? We suggest you get
to know the history of our super city through one of the regular
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This is the time of year to really enjoy these fascinating tours.
See Jonathan Kile’s story to get inspired. We also present an
in-depth look at the historic Roser Park neighborhood and talk
to longtime city arts leader Duncan McClellan, both gems in the
community.
Valerie Bogle
6 StPeteLifeMag.com January/February 2020
Dorian Photography
PUBLISHER/CEO
Beth Ann Drake
EDITOR
Marcia Biggs
ART DIRECTOR
Alicia Brown
ADVERTISING
Michelle Boudreau
Vice President of Marketing
Ed Barry
Ad Director
Debbie Radsick
Account Executive
CONTRIBUTORS
Megan Simons
Women’s Fashion
Cindy Stovall
Arts Writer
Will Howard
The Wine Cellar
Kayla Gleason & Jonathan Kile
Feature Writers
CO-FOUNDER/BUSINESS MANAGER
Ralph Zuckerman
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Photo by Tony Townsend
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Mar cia Biggs
editor@stpetelifemag.com
Editor
Beth Ann Drake
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