Katherine Snow Smith
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St. Pete businessman Chuck Prather targeted for renting office to ICE
ST. PETERSBURG It is not every morning that a well-known businessman finds his photo on fliers calling him a predator who profits from → Read More
Former Shep’s on Fourth Street going from beer to marijuana
ST. PETERSBURG Its gone from a convenience store and deli to a mecca for craft beer drinkers and now the Fourth Street location that housed Sheps for more than 40 years will become a medical mari → Read More
PJs encouraged at Thursday’s Sunrise Sale in St. Pete. Prices go down when the sun comes up.
The annual Sunrise Sale in St. Petersburg is almost as much of a bargain hunters holy grail as Black Friday. For 45 years, shoppers wearing pajamas have headed out at dawn to be in position at their → Read More
PJs encouraged at Thursday’s Sunrise Sale in St. Pete. Prices go down when the sun comes up.
The annual Sunrise Sale in St. Petersburg is almost as much of a bargain hunters holy grail as Black Friday. For 45 years, shoppers wearing pajamas have headed out at dawn to be in position at their → Read More
Clothing kids in need started with a purple coat
4.5.18ST. PETERSBURGSince it all started with a purple coat, thats the new logo Clothes To Kids unveiled at its annual fundraising luncheon last week at the St. Petersburg Coliseum.More than 15 yea → Read More
It’s the end of the World Liquors sign as we know it (w/video)
ST. PETERSBURG The World Liquors globe came down today, about 40 years after it quit spinning. But the iconic sphere will soon rise again and resume revolving at Fergs Sports Bar at 13th Street an → Read More
It’s the end of the World Liquors sign as we know it (w/video)
ST. PETERSBURG The World Liquors globe came down today, about 40 years after it quit spinning. But the iconic sphere will soon rise again and resume revolving at Fergs Sports Bar at 13th Street an → Read More
Why is eggnog a holiday tradition? Exploring fresh renditions of the classic drink
Eggnog dates back to medieval times when the British enjoyed a drink called → Read More
Creating PDQ from scratch: CEO of growing brand came from Bucs’ front office
Shortly after leaving his job as chief financial officer of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to strike out on his own as an entrepreneur, Nick Reader wondered if hed made the right move. → Read More
Fourth Street’s mom and pop motels are a dying breed
ST. PETERSBURG Billboards as far north as Tennessee beckoned tourists by the thousands to St. Petersburgs Fourth Street calling it → Read More
Fourth Street's mom and pop motels a dying breed
ST. PETERSBURGBillboards as far north as Tennessee beckoned tourists by the thousands to St. Petersburg's Fourth Street calling it → Read More
Bruce Watters Jewelers, one of St. Petersburg's oldest businesses, closing its doors
ST. PETERSBURG — The phrases "I'm so sad," and "I was so surprised" rang steadily throughout the first day of Bruce Watters Jewelers' going out of business sale Tuesday as customers lamented the end of the family-owned operation that has operated in St. Petersburg for 112 years. "It's sad. It's been an institution for so long," customer Glenn Mosby said. Owner Jim Watters is retiring and closing… → Read More
Bruce Watters Jewelers, one of St. Petersburg’s oldest businesses, closing its doors
ST. PETERSBURG The phrases "Im so sad," and "I was so surprised" rang steadily throughout the first day of Bruce Watters Jewelers going out of business sale Tuesday as customers lamented the end of the family-owned operation that has operated in St. Petersburg for 112 years. "Its sad. Its been an institution for so long," customer Glenn Mosby said. Owner Jim Watters is retiring and closing… → Read More
Bruce Watters Jewelers, one of St. Petersburg’s oldest businesses, closing its doors
ST. PETERSBURG The phrases "Im so sad," and "I was so surprised" rang steadily throughout the first day of Bruce Watters Jewelers going out of business sale Tuesday as customers lamented the end of the family-owned operation that has operated in St. Petersburg for 112 years. "Its sad. Its been an institution for so long," customer Glenn Mosby said. Owner Jim Watters is retiring and closing… → Read More
Gourmet food fight between top chefs raises $200,000
ST. PETERSBURG — The chefs came armed with their secret ingredients — pork rinds, truffle butter, pork bellies. → Read More
Gourmet food fight between top chefs raises $200,000
ST. PETERSBURG — The chefs came armed with their secret ingredients — pork rinds, truffle butter, pork bellies.They donned their aprons and fired up the stoves.But this was no typical res → Read More
Leaves, mountains, ice cream and cheese: What's not to like in Burlington, Vt.?
If I loved Burlington, Vt., during a visit with my daughter when the high was 37 degrees, I feel completely comfortable recommending the city as a great destination for fall, when it's considered one of the top leaf-watching spots in the world. → Read More
Hurricane Irma merchandise floods eBay
While Floridians have been cleaning up the damage Hurricane Irma left behind, hopeful entrepreneurs of Indianapolis, Ind.; Anaheim, Calif.; East Meadow, N.Y.; Hamilton, Ohio; Cordova, Tenn.; Leon, Iowa; Granite Falls, N.C.; Shelbyville, Del.; and beyond have been busy with their own plans to clean up. There are more than 3,000 listings on eBay for Irma-related merchandise. → Read More
Hurricane Irma merchandise floods eBay
While Floridians have been cleaning up the damage Hurricane Irma left behind, hopeful entrepreneurs of Indianapolis, Ind.; Anaheim, Calif.; East Meadow, N.Y.; Hamilton, Ohio; Cordova, Tenn.; Leon, Io → Read More
Pet owners find more hotel doors open during aftermath
A greyhound named Rex strolled down the wide front steps of the Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club early Thursday morning. Not far behind him came Greta, a German shepherd. The calm canines were just two of the many pets staying at the 91-year-old luxury hotel. → Read More