Tom Petty and REO Speedwagon boomed off the grandstand seats. Players were illuminated by twinkling white Christmas lights hanging from the rafters above the open-air setup. The hubbub was punctuated by the rhythmic smacking of heavy plastic discs against each other and the intermittent eruption of cheers. I stood, stunned into silence, marveling at this unfettered display of youthful vigor. When did shuffleboard, that bastion of geriatric time-killing, become cool?               

The mission of   Creative Clay  is to "help people with disabilities achieve full and inclusive lives through access to the arts by providing expressive, educational and vocational experiences."              

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) may be moving its Miami-based fisheries headquarters to St. Petersburg.
             

              

              

During the recent rededication of Jordan Park, I had the opportunity to ask Mayor Kriseman what he was doing about the drug and alcohol problem in St. Petersburg. I informed him that what was happening presently in St. Pete is the same thing that happened in Baltimore in the 60s and 70s that led to Baltimore becoming one of the cities in America with the highest opioid addiction and homicide rate.

Two weeks later, Deputy Mayor Dr. Kanika Tomalin called me stating that the mayor wanted me to put together a Drug Task Force for the city. This is a God-sent blessing that will positively affect every aspect of our community and give hope to many who suffer from the disease of addiction, especially seniors.