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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].

Dali Museum kicks off SPF 15 with party tonight

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St. Pete’s SPF 15 arts and culture celebration officially kicks off this evening at the Dali Musuem with a celebration beginning at 7 p.m. Events will be occurring throughout the month of September at various spots around the city. Already underway is the Shine Mural Festival showcasing more than 10 large wall murals being painted on buildings lining the streets of St. Pete. The festival continues through September 12. Muralists and murals are located at 14 locations across the city including…

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Local restaurants will be considered for Pier Park space

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The city will consider local restaurants for the planned eatery space at the end of Pier Park. Language in the city’s Request for Proposals now includes the word “locally.” A petition began on Change.org after some Pier Park supporters and even opponents got wind of what the city was asking for. In the original RFP language the city asked for any restaurateur submitting a proposal to “Offer a nationally or regionally recognized chain restaurant or uniquely branded destination restaurant.” The…

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Lisa Wheeler-Brown to host general election kickoff party September 17

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St. Pete City Council candidate Lisa Wheeler-Brown will celebrate the path toward November’s general election during a kickoff party September 17 at the St. Petersburg Society of Friends Meeting House located at 130 9th Avenue Southeast. The kickoff is hosted by Pinellas County Commissioners Ken Welch and Pat Gerard, School Board member Rene Flowers, City Council members Karl Nurse and Darden Rice, Old Southeast Neighborhood Association president Pete Olivares, Old Northeast Neighborhood Association president R. John Siebert, Harris Park Neighborhood…

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Lawsuits against MacDinton’s bars allege employee-related violence

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MacDinton’s Irish Pub is the defendant in two separate lawsuits filed within one month of each other. One lawsuit was filed against the St. Pete location on July 31 and the other against the SoHo Tampa location on August 27. Both allege employee-related violence in which the victim is seeking financial relief. In the earlier suit, a St. Pete resident argues he was accosted by two MacDinton’s employees and a Signature Security Service employee in the alley behind the Central…

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Bill Dudley endorsement means Will Newton has support from half of current St. Pete City Council

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St. Pete City Council member Bill Dudley has endorsed Will Newton for the District 7 seat up for grabs. “I have known Will Newton for over 20 years as a teacher and a friend. He is a person of integrity, who possesses a strong work ethic, and tremendous leadership skill,” Dudley said. “He has the ability to understand complex issues and to thoughtfully find solutions without compromising his integrity.  He is ready to provide the kind of leadership that this city…

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Time lapse video of demolition shows minimal changes to the Pier

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The City of St. Pete released a time-lapsed video of Pier demolition occurring between August 28 through September 4. In what would have been a slap in the face to activists who have long fought to preserve the inverted pyramid, the one-week progress shows … absolutely nothing. A side-by-side comparison doesn’t show any substantive changes between the beginning of the time lapse and the end. See for yourself. Here is a screen shot of the Pier when the time lapse…

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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

Brad Miller’s poor performance evaluation is a questionable step down from last year

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Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority CEO Brad Miller received the worst performance evaluation he’s ever gotten since he started heading the transit agency in 2011. His average score based on rankings by his 15-member board this year is just 3.34. That’s down from 4.47 last year. While the ranking puts Miller in the “average” and “meets expectations” categories – a 2 is considered needs improvement and a 4 exceeds expectations – the number is a shocking detraction from Miller’s previous favorability…

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