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News in Saint Petersburg

Thursday, March 22nd, 2007

Allegiant Air adds flights


plane.jpgAllegiant Air will inaugurate nonstop flights between Greensboro, NC and St. Petersburg/Clearwater Airport starting May 24th.  They will offer 3 flights a week. Introductory rates will be as low as $49.00 each way.

Thursday, March 15th, 2007

Extra! Extra! Read all about it!


St. Petersburg is making the news.  Voters okayed upgrades for the Renaissance Vinoy Resort located in downtown St. Pete.  They will now be able to add a 17,000 square foot spa and fitness center to this historic hotel.  The expansion won't affect the original design of this 1920's Mediterranean Revival hotel.  This addition will add another reason to visit this awesome 4 star resort.

The crosstown Bay to Bay footrace is ...

Tuesday, March 6th, 2007

Visitors have found the fun and Sun here in St. Pete


The smorgasbord of different license plates on the vehicles here in St. Pete is proof that people across the country have discovered this fantastic stretch of paradise. The various accents being used by the people at our restaurants, attractions and beach show that the word has spread globally that St. Petersburg is the place to visit.   Many Europeans combine a week stay in Orlando ( just a 90 minute drive away) ...

Monday, March 5th, 2007

Wild Hogs


wildhog1.jpgI saw the movie, "Wild Hogs." Steve Persall, film critic for our local newspaper, the St. Petersburg Times, graded it a D.  The boisterous laughter that overflowed the theatre gave it an A or at least a B.

Taking off on a Harley adventure can be the perfect antidote to the busy, fast paced life so many of us live.  It is possible to ...

Sunday, March 4th, 2007

Prime time coverage.


The Tate family from Davis Island in Tampa was featured on tonight's episode of Extreme Makeover:Home Edition on ABC.  Their home had been destroyed when a small plane crashed into it and exploded.  It was fantastic to see this episode tonight. The  community rallied around this charismatic family and it was wonderful to see such deserving people return to their new "home sweet home."