
Slideshows
- Henri Foronda can't imagine a day away from the beach. Even going on vacation would make him a fish out of water.

- The Bayfront team explores the effect gas prices and a slumping economy have on recreational boating.

- When the real estate market crashed, Joey Foronda found success selling minnows.

- Making soap in St. Petersburg, Fla., wasn’t Teresa Ross’ first career choice. But now her business thrives.

A boat owner's 74-gallon, $370 trip to the gas station at the St. Petersburg Marina.

St. Petersburg artist Jacob Christiano finds shelter and friends away from the streets.

- In St. Petersburg, Daughters of the American Revolution turn to the Internet to trace family trees.

- From afternoon potlucks to late-night dance parties, new ownership only strengthens the personality of Don's Irish Pub.

- Watch a time-lapse video of the celebration and read about a few of the 70,000 people who attended.
- By day, Carmen Ruiz is a hospice nurse. Three nights a week, she also brings life, rhythm and energy to her St. Petersburg fitness class.

See and hear how education coordinator Vickie Brunner presents Dali's bizarre art to children.

- A St. Petersburg poodle rescuer continues to search for her dog: “She’s not gone.”

- Patricia Bonati has seen dogs and people at their worst but still cares enough to help.