By Sharon Kennedy Wynne From Tampa Bay Times Tampa—A flotilla of a half-dozen tall ships, including a replica of the iconic Santa Maria, will sail into the St. Petersburg waterfront for a festival onshore and off March 30-April 2. Tall Ships America, a nonprofit dedicated to maritime heritage and youth education, is bringing its annual…
Festival of Tall Ships Coming to St. Petersburg Waterfront This Spring
Executive Feels the Energy of Shen Yun’s Performance
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—Robert Paxton, business executive for a company making building materials, gave his very positive review of the Shen Yun Performing Art’s performance on May 28. “It’s very energetic,” he said. “The energy comes from the performers.” He saw the Chinese music and classical Chinese dance performance at the Duke Energy Center for the…
Shen Yun Is ‘My Little Getaway’
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—Everyone has their days when they need to take a breath and step back from the world. For Brad Walker, general manager of a manufacturing company, he chose Shen Yun Performing Arts as his getaway. “I really liked the whole Phoenix thing, rising from the ashes. Spiritually for me, being able to just…
Shen Yun ‘Makes You Feel Alive,’ Says Audience Member
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—There are few events in life that leaves one feeling lighter. Sharon Griffin, a real estate agent and owner of a business that helps musicians, found that experiencing Shen Yun Performing Arts left her feeling happy and alive. “It makes you feel alive through your body. You’re feeling it spiritually,” said Ms. Griffin….
Laundrie Family Hopes for Answers After Remains Found
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—Family members were hoping for more answers from law enforcement regarding the cause of death for Brian Laundrie, who was a person of interest in the death of girlfriend Gabby Petito while the couple was on a cross-country road trip, an attorney said Friday. “I was informed by law enforcement yesterday that perhaps…
Fun, Whimsy, and Sunshine in St. Petersburg, Florida
If you’re dreaming of a walkable waterfront city with art, culture, history, and many ways to get outside and get active, it may not surprise you to find that such a place can be found within the real-life paradise of Florida—in a small city that supposedly holds the Guinness World Record for “most consecutive days…
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Business Leaders in Florida Praise Shen Yun’s Beauty
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—Chris Raniere, who works as a vice president at a software development company, notes that beyond presenting a beautiful performance, Shen Yun Performing Arts also showcases China’s culture to the audience. “It’s fantastic, really educational as well,” said Mr. Raniere, who works as a vice president at a software development company. “Traditional Chinese culture is…