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Welcome to the Beach.The
Beach beat is a cluster of some of the southernmost islands in Pinellas
County. It's surrounded by water on all sides: the Intracoastal
Waterway, Boca Ciega Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. It includes places
with exotic names like Tierra Verde, Isla Del Sol, Pass-A-Grille, Punta
Vista and Bahia Shores.
But there's more to this beat than just vacationers. Look just beyond
the surface, and the place is teeming with stories and characters. Even
the
mile markers have a story. And then there's the
tuba collector, the
sea turtles, the
all-year-round Christmas emporium and the
beauty-queen hopefuls. Don't forget to hit the blacktop at
Frank T. Hurley Park in Pass-A-Grille or catch a movie and a
beer at The Beach Theatre.
You can read some earlier stories about the beat
here and
here,
but don't forget to check back on Monday, June 19 -- and every Monday
of the following month -- for a new perspective and new stories from the beaches of St. Pete.
Meet the team:
Ben
designer
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Dan
writer
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Ivy
writer
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Michelle
photojournalist
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WEEK FOUR:
Personal Narrative by Ivy Guiler
Personal Narrative by Ben Koski
WEEK FOUR:
Bird's-eye view of storm survival
You won't see a pelican studying hurricane evacuation maps. So how does it avoid swirling death? Good design. But pity the egrets and flamingos.
Story by Ivy Guiler
First nature, then FEMA
The Dressels thought it was bad enough a tornado stripped the roof from their beachfront home. Then they learned what would have to happen next.
Story by Daniel Wallace
Design project by Ben Koski
WEEK THREE:
The young man and the sea
A boat captain at 18, Garett Hubbard charts his own course admid a sea family's legacy.
Story by Ivy Guiler
Design project by Ben Koski
Photos by Michelle Le
Wheelchairs to bridge a gulf
Where accessibility to Florida beaches fails, local business owners fill in with sand-friendly wheelchairs. It's a gift some visitors never anticipated; a magical moment with the sea.
Story by Daniel Wallace
WEEK TWO:
Forgotten landmarks
If you didn't grow up in St. Pete Beach, you might assume the island
was nothing more than a stretch of commercial businesses, beautiful
beaches and expensive island condominiums. It was quite different 50
years ago.
Story by Daniel Wallace
Design project by Ben Koski
Lured to starvation
Bait buckets make great meals for seabirds - until the anglers leave.
Story by Ivy Guiler
WEEK ONE:
The artistic chemist
A St. Petersburg, Fla., artist has a style - and a chemical formula - all his own.
