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Welcome to Southeast St. Petersburg.
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 Monday, June 19 -- and every Monday
of the following month -- for a new perspective and new stories on the
beat.
Meet the team:
Jon
designer
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Julie
photojournalist
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Dugan
writer
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Karen
writer
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WEEK FIVE:
Personal Narrative by Dugan Arnett
Personal Narrative by Julie Kubal
Personal Narrative by Jon Kleinow
WEEK FOUR:
From hard times to HardTymz
Crime, drugs and poverty almost destroyed three St. Petersburg rappers,
before a twist of fate pulled them from the ruin. Now, they want you to
feel their pain.
Story by Dugan Arnett
Pictures by Julie Kubal
Design by Jon Kleinow
She's their second chance
From a two bedroom apartment in southeast St. Petersburg,
Lateesha Jenkins is hoping to bring a group of small time rappers into
the big league.
Story by Karen Johnson
Pictures by Julie Kubal
Design by Jon Kleinow
WEEK THREE:
The kings of Bartlett Park
Their court is crowned by two orange rings, and they call the shots. Meet pickup basketball royalty.
Story by Dugan Arnett
Seeking their swami
After more than two decades, a group of dedicated Vedantists hails the arrival of its first official spiritual leader.
Story by Karen Johnson
Pictures by Julie Kubal
Design by Jon Kleinow
WEEK TWO:
Seas the day! And other boat-name wisdom
Christen your craft. Don't change its name. And Poseidon help you if your yacht's named "Sally."
Story by Dugan Arnett
A new chapter
With major bookstore chains
encroaching on their territory, can Bayboro Books and other local
independent bookstores stay competitive and maintain their charm?
Story by Karen Johnson
Pictures by Julie Kubal
Multimedia presentation by Jon Kleinow
WEEK ONE:
Polka Til They Drop
Sunday afternoons at the
Polish American Society are for some serious socializing, where after
decades of accordion chords and vodka swigs, members dance hard and die
happy.
Soundtrack to a Heritage
The accordion's
redolent wheeze at the Polish American Society in St. Petersburg, Fla.,
brings back tales of family gatherings and old Polish neighborhoods.
