St. Pete Life Magazine

31/12/2024

As the year comes to a close, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks for the incredible support you've given us over the past year and throughout the past seven years. As a community magazine, we take pride in celebrating the best of local life, shining a spotlight on the rich history, vibrant present and exciting future of St. Pete. We're committed to continuing the high level of excellence we've achieved over the years while pushing ourselves to innovate, offering stories that matter most to our community with a healthy dose of fun and style! ​ By covering your milestones, challenges, entrepreneurial endeavors, creativity and civic contributions, we play a role in documenting the spirit of our community and supporting vital local journalism. This is a true collaboration that strengthens us all. Thank you for being such an essential part of our journey and trusting us with your stories.
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We have some changes to share as well. Our long-time editor-in-chief, Marcia Biggs, has retired after many years as a trusted colleague and valued team member. We'll certainly miss her creativity, humor, and collaborative spirit, but we're pleased to share that Marcia will continue contributing her writing to the magazine. Nick Steele, who has been a contributor to St. Pete Life for several years, will step into the position starting with our January/February issue. He brings a wealth of editorial experience and a passion for our community to the role.
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As we look ahead to 2025, we plan to deepen our editorial offerings and footprint in the community and look forward to you continuing to be a part of that. We welcome your tips and story ideas. Feel free to reach out to Nick at [email protected] to share your thoughts—you are the essential ingredient that helps us tell great stories.
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On a personal note, we wish you a New Year filled with fresh opportunities and lasting happiness. Our community has recently overcome some devastating storms, showing that with a positive mindset and collective action, we can turn challenges into chances for growth.
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We look forward to achieving great things together in 2025. Happy New Year!
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28/12/2024

Get the party started! 🔥

FLAME – CYP Chanukah Experience
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Tomorrow, December 28 from 8 pm-11 pm, join the fun at the largest YP Chanukah Party in St Pete with an Open Bar🍸Fresh Latke Station ♨️ Grand Menorah Lighting 🕎 Epic Dreidel Tournament & an “Ugly Chanukah Sweater” contest🏆 Best sweater wins a prize!

*CYP FLAME 2024 is sponsored by Jac Smith Group with Keller Williams Realty St. Pete with Keller Williams Realty Otter Public Relations Chabad Jewish Center of Greater S. Petersburg Mendel Mushkie Lebovics

https://www.facebook.com/events/1226239461962021
Register at www.chabadyoungsp.com/flame

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THE NUTCRACKER!
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There's still time to see this beloved Christmas Ballet
at the Duke Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater

👉 December 28th at 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM
👉 December 29th at 1:00 PM & 5:00 PM

The beloved family tradition offers a warm-glow-nostalgia with jaw-dropping acrobatics, larger than life puppets and stunning hand-crafted sets and costumes.

https://nutcracker.com/buy-tickets/st-petersburg-fl/

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NYE ON THE PIER!
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Ring in the new year on the St. Pete Pier with "NYE on the Pier" the area's biggest fireworks show sponsored by the City of St. Petersburg, Florida on the 31st from 8pm until 12:30am. Enjoy Live DJ's🎧on the main stage equipped with an LED wall, lights and a giant disco ball🪩that will light up the night! Enjoy fireworks,🕺Dance all night long 🍕 Feast on local eats and indulge in a full bar and champagne bar🥂for your midnight toasts! NYE on the Pier is a free event, there are no tickets necessary to enter.

Learn more: https://www.nyestpete.com

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23/12/2024

🌟 As we reflect on the beauty of our vibrant community, we're filled with gratitude for each of you. Whatever way you choose to ring in the season, we want to send our warmest wishes to you all. 💫

From all of us here at St. Pete Life Magazine, may this season bring you peace, joy, and endless possibilities. ✨

23/12/2024

🌟'Tis the season for festive fun!✨ The past few days have been a whirlwind of creativity, community, and celebrations. We wanted to share a few highlights with you! 🔥🌟

🍸🍽️ We indulged in innovative cuisine, hand-crafted cocktails, impeccable service, and breathtaking views at he opening of the city's hot new rooftop restaurant and lounge Sparrow Rooftop St Pete at the recently opened Moxy St Pete hotel.

👗We got an exclusive sneak peek of the chic new women’s collection from Sartorial Inc, who recently celebrated their 7th anniversary in style, 🌟 thanks to the always-fashionable Martinez family.

🎨 The talented folks at Brenda McMahon Gallery hosted another fun Shop & Sip event—filled with great vibes, lively conversations and fantastic art.

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Flûte & Dram Friday Night Street Food Market WOR - A Tribute To Women of Rock Party Flixers Carroway + Rose St. Pete Sunday Market Shopapalooza Festival Pergamo Paper Goods Radiostpete.com

18/12/2024

🎉𝓗𝓪𝓹𝓹𝔂 𝓑𝓪𝓴𝓮 𝓒🍪🍪𝓴𝓲𝓮𝓼 𝓓𝓪𝔂 !

🍪A few years ago, the Giant Crinkled Chocolate Chip Cookie 𝓽𝓸𝓸𝓴 𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓻 the WORLD😲🙉 (or at least the 𝒲🌎𝑅𝐿𝒟wide web) thanks to Sarah Kieffer, author of three cookbooks and creator of the popular Vanilla Bean Blog 🍪

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/29/dining/chocolate-chip-cookie-recipe-instagram.html

❓So what are you baking? 👩‍🍳🧑‍🍳👨‍🍳Share your go to variety, fool-proff recipes, tips and snaps of the resulting gooey goodness. We're here for it!😍

17/12/2024

🏎️ 🏁 💥Exciting News💥 from The 2025 Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding. 🌴 🏁

👉Choose your way to be a part of the action February 28th - March 2nd.

🎟️3-Day TICKETS are on sale NOW! Be HERE for the start of a new NTT INDYCAR SERIES season.
gpstpete.com/ticket

And VOLUNTEER 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️ applications are open NOW! 🏎️
Join the winning team and be a part of the kickoff of the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season! For more information, visit: gpstpete.com/volunteer

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15/12/2024

👋We interrupt your Sunday Funday for a cuteness report!😍

Meet Blue! ✨ This sweet senior reindeer...er, dog...is a happy-go-lucky guy who enjoys the simple things like nice walks, peanut butter treats and ear rubs. In his previous home, he lived with other dogs as well as children of all ages. He also has experience with crate training!

👉Some of Blue's hobbies include swimming, snuggling and playing with his pup pals. If you think this gentle man could be the right fit for your family, stop by the shelter to meet him! He cannot wait to be a family dog again 🧡

💥And just for today, in time for Christmas, Blue can be adopted for just $50 as a part of their Silver Bells Adoption Event. Today is the last day of this promotion!

💻For more information on Blue and other adoptable pets, visit https://spcatampabay.org/animals/?animalid=55693559!

13/12/2024

🐾 Just one day left left to sign up for 😻 Whisker’s Workspace's Himalayan Singing Bowl Meditation or Cat Yoga Class. 🧘‍♀️🐈
✨ Let your stress melt away while you enjoy soothing sounds and gentle stretches alongside some cuddly friends, purring by your side. Spots are filling up fast 🐾 😻🐈

🧘‍♀️ Cat Yoga at 10:30 AM - Reserve here: tinyurl.com/WhiskersYoga
🎶 Himalayan Singing Bowl Meditation at 2:00 PM - Reserve here: tinyurl.com/WhiskersMeditation

🐾 Psst…is anyone there? 🐾

It’s me, your future cuddle buddy! 😺 I’ve been peeking through this door all day, waiting to see if you’ve signed up for the Himalayan Singing Bowl Meditation or Cat Yoga Class on December 14. 🧘‍♀️🐈

✨ Imagine this: soothing sounds, gentle stretches, and me (and my friends!) purring by your side, ready to snuggle and melt your stress away. Doesn’t that sound purr-fect? 😻

But hurry—spots are filling up fast, and I don’t want you to miss out on all the cuddles! 🐾

📅 When: December 14, 10:30AM for Cat Yoga and 2PM for Himalayan Singing Bowl Meditation
📍 Where: The Whisker’s Workspace, 4699 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, Fl
🎟️ Sign up now and make our day—because we can’t wait to meet you!
https://linktr.ee/whiskersworkspace

12/12/2024

🎉✨ Join the fun at the Imagine Museum Annual Holiday Party this Friday, December 13th from 5-8 pm for a festive evening filled with beautiful art, live jazz by Carl Amundson Music, holiday treats, and more! 🎶🍷

🎥 Enjoy light bites and seasonal libations at the cash bar and a classic holiday film screening, while you mingle with fellow art lovers and meet the talented Susan Gott, whose stunning glass creations will be showcased. 🎨🌟

🎁 Don’t miss the exciting silent auction and the chance to find the perfect holiday gift!🎄

🖼️ Museum Members: Free | General Admission: $15 🎉
Dress Code: Cocktail Casual 👗

Visit tinyurl.com/ImagineMuseumHolidayParty to reserve your spot!

11/12/2024

We were honored to attend the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg's compelling and enlightening presentation on racial disparities in healthcare last night, featuring The New York Times Magazine writer and Pulitzer Prize finalist Linda Villarosa. This event was part of their wonderful "Speakers Who Inspire" series.

Villarosa is the author of "Under the Skin" which was named one of the best books of 2022 by many top publications, including NPR and the Washington Post, as well as being recognized as one of the top 10 books of the year by The New York Times. Villarosa's book explores the often-overlooked effects of racism in public health. Her groundbreaking 2018 New York Times Magazine cover story, "Why America's Black Mothers and Babies Are in a Life-or-Death Crisis," also became a lightning rod and a catalyst for the examination, research into and dialogue around the causes of racial health disparities in Black maternal health across America. Her work continues to influence critical discussions and inspire systemic change in healthcare.

The talk was followed by an insightful Q&A with the foundation's President and CEO, Dr. Kanika Tomalin, and a book signing session with attendees.

It was a powerful and transformative evening and we are grateful to the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg for bringing this vital topic to the residents of St. Pete. These kinds of conversations can be "uncomfortable" for some, but they are absolutely essential to ensure a better future and better outcomes for our entire community. We plan to continue the dialogue in the pages of the magazine in a future issue.

10/12/2024

All this holiday planning and shopping has got us mighty 'hangry' 😝so we're planning a visit to Beau n Mo's this week and indulging until we have to unbutton our pants 😂 and you can just keep the “727”cocktails coming. Who's joining us?

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08/12/2024

Are you ready to ✨shine bright✨and celebrate in style this season. Looking for that 🎊showstopper look for New Year's Eve?🥂 We stopped into Pippa Pelure, at 50 Beach Dr. NE in St. Pete, this week and were dazzled 🤩by all the fabulous options to add some shimmer, fun and sophistication to the season, from glamorous gowns and cocktail dresses to the chic modern edge of the ultimate moto jacket. Can you guess which piece our stylish publisher Beth Ann Drake took home? 🕵️‍♂️

06/12/2024

🌟Do you have the cutest, sweetest, funniest, most-lovable🏆【ＢＥＳＴ　ＰＥＴ】🏆 in all of our St. Pete/Clearwater communities? 🤩

To enter you must LIKE our page, share your best pet photo📸and tell us their name and a little about them.🖋 The pet with the most likes 👍 on this post, by the end of the year, will WIN a sweet swag bag 💥 filled with species-appropriate goodies! Plus, you'll get major bragging rights! 😉

🫶So, go ahead...charm us with the cutest pictures and heart-warming stories of your beloved bestie! 🥰

Everyone else - get to LIKING 😁👍👍👍👍👍👍

04/12/2024

🎄✨ Kick off the holiday magic! ✨🎄

Don't miss the Holiday Sunset Market + Toy Drive at the Imagine Museum this Friday, December 6! 🏙️🎁

Enjoy a festive evening filled with: 🎨 Art & handmade goodies 🎶 Live music & dancing elves 💃🕺 🔥 Live glassblowing demos 🎁 PLUS, bring a toy to donate and help spread the holiday cheer! ❤️🎅

Grab your friends and let’s make this season sparkle! ✨

03/12/2024

It's all about good cheer and good beer with 🎥✨ the return of classic holiday movie magic under the stars at Green Bench Brewing Co. Beer Garden Movie Nights, presented by Green Light Cinema What better way to get you in the holiday spirit.

📅✨ Dec. 4 - The Muppet Christmas Carol
🎄Dec. 11 - How The Grinch Stole Christmas
🎅 Dec. 18 - A Christmas Story

⏰ Movies start at 7 p.m. Arrive early to grab your spot!
📍 1133 Baum Avenue, St. Pete.

🍿Bring your snacks, chairs, and blankets, and enjoy family-friendly fun with local brews, good company, and cozy holiday vibes.

02/12/2024

🎉 𝑪𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑨𝒍𝒍 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒃𝒍𝒂𝒛𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑾𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏 𝒊𝒏 𝑩𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔! 🌟

We celebrate the incredible women of our community year-round, but now it’s time to shine even brighter! ✨ Our 𝑾𝙊𝑴𝙀𝑵 𝑰𝙉 𝘽𝑼𝙎𝑰𝙉𝑬𝙎𝑺 special advertorial feature is coming in the January/February 2025 issue of St. Pete Life Magazine—and we want YOU to be part of it!

📢 This is YOUR moment to:
💼 Share your story
🏆 Highlight your successes
🌍 Showcase your impact on our community

🌟 Limited spots available - dealine closing soon! Don’t miss the chance to elevate your brand and gain the recognition you deserve.

📩 Email [email protected] or
📞 Call 813.447.9900 today to secure your spot!

Let’s celebrate your journey and inspire others. Together, we’re shaping the future! 💪

29/11/2024

💥They say the best thing about Thanksgiving is the leftovers! 😄 From chefs like Bobby Flay and Martha Stewart to Ross Geller's "Moistmaker" à la FRIENDS there are so many different ways to build the Ultimate Thanksgiving Leftovers Sandwich. 🥪 What are the essential ingredients in yours? 🫙Condiments? 🥬Lettuce/No Lettuce? 🍞What bread are you using? What's your Secret Ingredient?📢

🥧If you're ready to get back in front of the stove, try this easy and delish Turkey Day leftovers pot pie recipe from Food & Wine: https://tinyurl.com/LeftoverPie which has us drooling!

😋Tell us about your leftovers style and keep in mind, the The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say that leftover turkey and foods made with the turkey, like casseroles or soups, should be eaten within three to four days of cooking. So get snacking!!🥪

29/11/2024

🎁Giving Tuesday is right around the corner and we want to give a special shout out to Julie Weintraub's Hands Across the Bay (HATB) and all the great work they do all year long! HATB is a 501(c)3, non-profit organization that provides "A Helping Hand for a Better Tomorrow"

🎄You are invited to fill a bag with new hygiene items, cleaning products, or new gifts/toys for their holiday program and JOIN the community for Donuts & Donations event at the Hands Across the Bay Donation & Empowerment Center at 13247 38th Street N., Suite A, in Clearwater on Tuesday, December 3rd, from 8 am to 12 pm to celebrate this season with giving! 🎄🥰

❤️ABOUT HATB'S MISSION: Hands Across The Bay was developed to positively impact the lives of as many Tampa Bay residents as possible. We assist and mentor hardworking families in need, advocate for change, support other organizations, and spread love with various acts of kindness. Through our work, we hope to inspire our community to become more compassionate, empathetic, and charitable.