WELCOME TO SPL
It’s been several months since our world was turned upside down by
the coronavirus and the global COVID-19 pandemic. Here in St. Pete,
as elsewhere, our lives have been profoundly impacted. Through the
proven -- the saying “We Are All in This Together” could never be truer.
It is clear that St. Pete residents, organizations, and businesses have
shown remarkable kindness and compassion from the start. From
volunteering for drive-through food distribution to transforming your
workplace to meet local needs, to donating money and products and
providing for furloughed employees, we have shown that we are St. Pete
Strong.
This issue is dedicated to you, St. Pete. While it would take volumes to
acknowledge each and every one who performed an act of kindness in
recent months, we are presenting a showcase of locals who in some way
stepped up to the plate to help others. From making masks to delivering
including a beautiful photo essay by photographer Sandra Dohnert
entitled “I Miss Us, St. Pete.”
Our St. Pete Strong issue would not be complete without a look at two
city leaders: Mayor Rick Kriseman and St. Petersburg
Chamber president Chris Steinocher. Our story follows
the timeline of how both jumped into action from the
start, with a focus on supporting the backbone of the
city – our small businesses. With the strong support
of city and chamber team members and many partner
organizations and an advisory board of experts, their
our interesting features. We love the story of businessman Rob Canton
And our story on the pet and music therapy programs at Johns Hopkins All
Children’s Hospital is sure to bring a smile to your face.
Thank you for welcoming us into your homes, St. Pete. It’s good to be
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PUBLISHER/CEO
Beth Ann Drake
EDITOR
Marcia Biggs
ART DIRECTOR
Alicia Brown
ADVERTISING
Michelle Boudreau
Vice President of Marketing
Ed Barry
Ad Director
Betsy Phillips
Senior Account Executive
Debbie Radsick
Account Executive
CONTRIBUTORS
Megan Simons
Women’s Fashion
Cindy Stovall
Arts Writer
Will Howard
The Wine Cellar
Brad Husted/Phoenix Marketing
Kayla Gleason
Contributors
CO-FOUNDER/BUSINESS MANAGER
Ralph Zuckerman
On the Cover:
Mayor Rick Kriseman
and St. Pete Chamber
president Chris
Steinocher have been a
dynamic duo during the
COVID-19 crisis.
Photo by:
Steven Le -
Mar cia Biggs Thee Photo Ninja
editor@stpetelifemag.com
Editor
Beth Ann Drake
Publisher
St. Pete Strong
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