The Southeast beat is bordered on the east and south by Tampa Bay, on the west by the
Maggiore beat, and on the north by the
Northeast beat. Some of its neighborhoods are called
Driftwood,
Old Southeast, Coquina Key and Tropical Shores. There's a
Coast Guard station and a
municipal airport. Its residents are
immigrants,
relief workers,
rappers and
artists. Read some earlier stories about the beat
here, but don't forget to check back on Wednesday, June 13, for a new perspective and new stories on the beat.