St. Pete sisters started a bank in 1935 that shattered the glass ceiling
In 1935 three sisters, Cornelia, Elsie, and Ilonka Somp, founded the St. Petersburg Federal Savings and Loan Association in a small rented office on the corner of 4th Street and […]
What to know for the 2024 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
Everybody in the Burg knows what’s happening when we hear what sounds like thousands of bees descending on downtown. The Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding […]
St. Pete’s largest private employer, Power Design, shines as a majority woman-led business
As we celebrate International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, we want to showcase the people and businesses in St. Petersburg who not only support equality externally, but live by […]
EDGE District star COPA doubling size with cafe expansion
One of our favorite spots for food and drink in the EDGE District is about to undergo a major expansion. COPA Cocktail & Tapas Bar, located at 1047 Central Avenue, […]
10 Tampa Bay high school girls changing the automotive industry
For 20 years now, the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg has been one of our city’s most beloved and popular events. Before drivers started their engines and boisterous crowds […]
Three ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in downtown St. Pete
Slainte! Spring is in the air, and visions of shamrocks are dancing through our heads. With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, we’re looking at some of the best […]