Suit up: How Marcia Alvarado is engineering inclusive style

Marcia Alvarado has been working as a licensed professional engineer designing vertical structures for the past 14 years. Currently she is a structural project manager, at TRC Worldwide Engineering in

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St. Pete’s Pride Position

A sea of people waving rainbow flags will again take over the waterfront for the 17th annual St. Pete Pride Parade, the centerpiece of a packed weekend of events June

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Art Ties Us adds judges, seeking sponsors

Time is running out to submit art for the second annual Art Ties Us contest. Submissions from local artists need to be submitted by July 3 and will be followed

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Janet Echelman’s Bending Arc

Janet Echelman, renowned across the globe for her aerial net sculptures, has finished her design of a new installation in the St. Petersburg Pier District. Her sculptures are known for

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Spotlight on Wine Festivals

Travel and wine lovers can sip, savor and explore vineyards from around the world at a wine festival. If your schedule doesn’t allow a trip this year to Napa, California,

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The 2019 Gasparilla Music Festival promises plenty for music lovers, foodies and families

The 2019 Gasparilla Music Festival is right around the corner, with two days of music on four stages, a lineup of local food booths, and activities for the whole family,

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Shows for every fan coming to Mahaffey Theater this year

These are some of the big shows coming in the New Year. National Ballet Theatre of Odessa, Swan Lake Jan. 6 With music by Pyotr Tchaikovsky and choreography by Marius

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Sarah Brightman
Hamilton tickets go on sale Friday

Brace yourselves … Hamilton is coming to Tampa! Tickets for the Broadway phenomena will go on sale Friday, November 16 at 9 a.m., the Straz Center announced Tuesday.  Tickets can be purchased

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Cause marketing and the Kaepernick effect

Cause marketing is a type of corporate social responsibility, in which a company’s promotional campaign has the dual purpose of increasing profitability while bettering society. When done well, cause marketing

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From Anastasia to Hamilton: Hottest ticket in town

The 2018-2019 season of the Straz Center for Performing Arts is kicking off this month. While season tickets have reached capacity, there is still a chance to purchase single-tickets, including

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Capitalism in action at the St. Petersburg Saturday Morning Market

In a city where companies like Mother Kombucha make headlines for entering big box grocery stores and businesses are rated based on “bike-friendliness,” the St. Petersburg Saturday Morning Market, which

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The Pier: Past and Future

St. Petersburg residents watch as the cranes hover over The St. Pete Pier construction site, and they wait to enjoy the new iteration of a city landmark, but people of

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A rendering of The St. Pete Pier in St. Petersburg