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This Tropicana Field parking lot was filled with rides, food and fun from March 28 to April 1 for the Pinellas County Fair. Many visitors eagerly poured through the gates to experience Pinellas County’s first fair in nearly 10 years. Once held at the Mustang Flea Market in Pinellas Park, visitors poured through the gates
The loud engines revving and enormous crowds reminded locals that the races were back in town. Each year, the Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg attracts visitors worldwide. Drivers race through a 1.8-mile track that weaves through Albert Whitted Airport and the downtown area. The IndyCar series kicks off in St. Petersburg and then moves
With a little over a month left of school, it is crunch time for many USFSP. Final papers, exams, and the threat of unemployment can all create a lot of stress. But you can take a break from it all at one of St. Petersburg’s best parks. Only a few minutes south of campus sits
The Bayboro Garden gates were opened to welcome students for Garden Appreciation Day. Visitors got a chance to see how vegetables are harvested and learned how to get involved. Hosted by the Gardening Club, the Feb. 22 event was put on to bring awareness about the campus gardening opportunities available for students. “We’re having people
Derby Lane hosted a corporate leadership retreat for USFSP students on Friday, Feb. 24 coordinated by USFSP’s Leadership Development and Programming office. The retreat marked an end to Lead Week 2012, which introduces students to the leadership programming available on campus. Students began the retreat in the poker room with breakfast and a quick introduction
This week, the Internet hacktivist group Anonymous made its name known after claiming to be responsible for closing down the United States CIA website. The site was shut down Friday, Feb. 10 in the afternoon, and as of Saturday continues to be closed. With the CIA holding some of the nation’s most guarded secrets, the
The USF St. Petersburg Black Student Association held its second annual Valentine’s Charity Date Auction on Friday, Feb. 10. The action raised money for the Ronald McDonald House, a charity that works to improve the health and well being of children. Winners of the auction received a dinner date with their bachelor or bachelorette. Seven
The Saturday Morning Market has brought visitors statewide for 10 years now. Situated in the parking lot of Al Lang Field in Downtown St. Petersburg, the market provides live music as well as fresh produce, potted plants, fresh meats and cheeses, local art, jewelry, clothing and baked goods. There is also a variety of multicultural
With great spring weather here in St. Petersburg, there has never been a better time to get outside and explore. One advantage of downtown St. Petersburg is the variety of public art and history for locals and visitors to enjoy. You probably pass by these places everyday without giving them a second thought. So next
Since 1986, the National MLK Drum Major for Justice Parade has drawn thousands to the streets of St. Petersburg. USFSP students and staff came out to join in the parade with beads and candy for the eager visitors. Many student clubs and organizations showed their support for the community including: Student Government, the Black Student
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