From cafeteria to craft brewery: The evolution of Orange Blossom and St. Pete’s cafeterias
I was delighted to see the recent news that the building that once housed the Orange Blossom Cafeteria at 220 Fourth Street North will soon be repurposed into Voodoo Brewing […]
St. Pete history: Art House rises where the last train departed
This story is part of an ongoing series by local historian Monica Kile, highlighting the incredible and often unknown history of St. Pete. As I grab a coffee at Craft […]
Historic Developments: A local historian’s take on Urban Development in St. Pete
Local historian and tour guide Monica Kile, a regular contributor to I Love the Burg, will be sharing weekly pieces that showcase the history behind many of the city’s new […]
The SunRunner’s Maiden Voyage: One Family’s Ride into History
The kids were less than pleased to be woken up at 5:30 am. But I wanted to get a seat on the very first SunRunner. I wanted to be a […]
The Trop Site has a history problem. Let’s look for a solution.
The City has before it a once-in-a lifetime urban planning opportunity to address the need for office space, residential density, and retail on the city-owned parcel known as “The Trop.” […]