First African-American firefighters in St. Pete
In 2017, elected officials and a large contingent of first responders joined the Gibbs…
Celebrating Local Legends
Cleveland Johnson, Jr.: Newspaper publisher
In 1967, Cleveland Johnson took over ownership of a small advertiser called The Weekly…
Douglas Jamerson: Educator and politician
Douglas Jamerson, Jr. grew up in the Gas Plant neighborhood of St. Petersburg. He worked…
Dr. Goliath Davis, III: Police chief, deputy mayor and educator
Dr. Goliath Davis, III, was born and raised in the Methodist Town neighborhood in St.…
Isaac Morris Tampa: Seafood market owner
During its heyday, 22nd Street South in St. Petersburg, affectionally known as the…
Irving Sanchez, Jr.: Funeral director
Undoubtedly, many have heard the tales of how over 100 businesses along the Deuces (22nd…