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Janelle Irwin has been a professional journalist covering local news and politics in the Tampa Bay area since 2003. She also hosts a weekly political talk show on WMNF Community radio. Janelle formerly served as the sole staff reporter for WMNF News and previously covered news for Patch.com and various local neighborhood newsletters. Her work has been featured in the New York Daily News, Free Speech Radio News and Florida Public Radio and she's been interviewed by radio stations across the nation for her coverage of the 2012 Republican National Convention. Janelle is a diehard news junkie who isn't afraid to take on big names in local politics including Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn, the dirty business of trash and recycling in St. Pete and the ongoing Pier debacle. Her work as a reporter and radio host has earned her two WMNF awards including News Volunteer of the Year and Public Affairs Volunteer of the Year. Janelle is also the devoted mother to three brilliant and beautiful daughters who are a constant source of inspiration and occasional blogging fodder. To contact, email [email protected].

Urban north-style brownstones coming to downtown St. Pete

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A housing unit is planned for downtown St. Pete inspired by northern big city living. The Brownstones will be a five-unit complex on Fourth Avenue North and First Street North inspired by homes in cities like New York, Boston and Chicago. As first reported by St. Pete Rising, each unit will be more than 4,000 square feet with three bedrooms in the main unit and two bedrooms above a detached garage. The units will also feature 800 square feet of live/work…

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John Craig Clothier to open upscale menswear boutique in Sundial

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Upscale men’s fashion story John Craig Clothier is coming to Sundial this year. The Edwards Group announced Monday the store would be opening in retail space at the corner of Second Avenue North and Second Street in time for this year’s holiday shopping season. “I am thrilled to welcome John Craig Clothier to Sundial,” said the center’s developer and owner Bill Edwards.  “John Craig offers exceptional clothing and extraordinary customer service. This will be a wonderful complement to Sundial’s collection…

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Pier Park negotiations to go before City Council this week

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It’s been 60 days since St. Pete City Council approved Pier Park as the top-ranked design to replace the aging inverted pyramid. The decision paved the way for negotiations with the design team. According to Mayor Rick Kriseman’s communications director, Ben Kirby, a contract will go before City Council at its meeting this Thursday. The council’s decision paved the way for architects with ASD/Rogers Partners and Urban Designers/KSLA to have a seat at the negotiating table. The city said the negotiation…

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The end for SaintPetersBlog

Ever since I acquired the rights to the perfect domain for my efforts — FloridaPolitics.com — I knew that one

Grab your sandal, Florida has a new species of cockroach

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Any true Floridian knows that it’s not a question of if you’ll ever have to squish a cockroach with a shoe, it’s a question of when. And now, apparently, there’s a new species to splatter with whatever inanimate object is nearby. It’s called a pale-bordered field cockroach and its name aptly describes its appearance. According to Tampa Bay Times environmental reporter Craig Pittman, the roach looks like a “chocolate-covered skateboard with a snazzy tan trim and a ruby-like jewel set in…

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Catching fireworks in North Pinellas? Here are the details

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The Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce is wishing patriotic celebrants safe travels this Fourth of July. The group tweeted a reminder to followers that the Memorial Causeway Bridge will be closed due to fireworks Saturday. The estimated closure is from 9:25 until 9:55, but that time is subject to change depending on whether and timing of the fireworks show. The e-flier suggests alternative routes by using the Belleair Causeway or taking the Clearwater Ferry. The ferry leaves from downtown Clearwater…

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Name your own price for freedom pets this Fourth of July at Hillsborough animal shelter

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When you think about the Fourth of July, dogs often come to mind. But those are usually of the “hot” variety and go nicely on buns with some mustard and relish. Well, in Hillsborough, nothing spells freedom like a new pooch. That’s right, in honor of our nation’s independence, the Pet Resource Center in Hillsborough County is offering a one-day chance to name your own price to adopt a dog. Prospective Fido owners can scurry on down to the county’s…

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Vans Warped Tour heads to St. Pete

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The Vans Warped Tour will roll through St. Pete Friday featuring nonstop music starting at 11 a.m featuring punk, ska and rock bands from all over. In all more than 100 bands will rock Vinoy Park in downtown St. Pete for the all-day music festival. This year’s festival features bands like blessthefall, Motion City Soundtrack, Simple Plan, Black Veil Brides and Pierce the Veil. There’s also entertainment outside of music including spoken word artists Jake Ducey and Trey the Ruler.…

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