Category Archives: Simple Pleasures

Pops in the Park Saturday Night

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Bob Horn

  The Florida Orchestra’s Annual Free Pops in the Park concert takes place tomorrow, October 16th, at 7:00 PM in Vinoy Park in downtown St. Petersburg.  Once again this year, it looks as though the concert timing coincides perfectly with our new cool … Continue reading →

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Cassis Bakery on Beach Drive

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Bob Horn

I love it when, during a trip to some other city, either in Florida or out, we accidentally come upon a bakery while we’re walking around in the city’s downtown or other shopping district.  I admit it; I’m a fanatic … Continue reading →

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September Dawn

Posted on September 4, 2010 by Bob Horn

So, I got up early this morning with the specific purpose of heading downtown to try to catch a gorgeous sunrise over Tampa Bay.  By the time our beautiful sun actually rose, the sky was surprisingly boring, so I am … Continue reading →

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Canoeing at Weedon Island Preserve

Posted on April 14, 2010 by Bob Horn

One of the huge attractions of St. Petersburg is the abundance of water for sport and for play.  Within 30 minutes of us, people can get to the Gulf, the Bay, Hillsborough River, or any number of lakes.  And once they … Continue reading →

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Saturday Morning Market

Posted on March 15, 2010 by Bob Horn

I’ve been wanting to get down to the Saturday Morning Market for weeks, but each weekend, there has been something getting in my way.  This past weekend, I finally made it down there, and what a treat it was!  Beautiful … Continue reading →

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Hoping For A Free Ride

Posted on February 16, 2010 by Bob Horn

 Not sure if this feathered friend is just looking for a safe place to rest, away from land-based distractions, or if he is hoping for a sail on Tampa Bay on this gorgeous day.  In any case, he noticed me … Continue reading →

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Old Fashioned Block Party

Posted on November 11, 2009 by Bob Horn

One of the things that makes St. Petersburg a great place to live is that we have ’big city’ amenities, but we still manage to hold onto some of the old small town flavor of yesteryear.   Today’s post is a good example of this concept. Last … Continue reading →

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Pops in the Park

Posted on October 18, 2009 by Bob Horn

Saturday night was the sixteenth annual Pops in the Park – the Florida Orchestra made beautiful music in Vinoy Park,  for free,  on a crisp, dry, cool evening for a park filled with appreciative listeners.  Average attendance at the outdoor … Continue reading →

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Saturday Morning St Petersburg Sunrise

Posted on October 10, 2009 by Bob Horn

Five days a week, my wife and I wake up at 5:30, grab breakfast and coffee, get the high-schoolers off to school, then fly to the gym for an hour of torture so that we can try to stay healthy … Continue reading →

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Back to Nature Without Leaving the City

Posted on September 4, 2009 by Bob Horn

St. Petersburg’s parks are plentiful and beautiful and peaceful, but sometimes it’s nice to leave the manicured feel behind and immerse yourself into a park setting that feels more like you’re miles from nowhere.  If you find yourself having that … Continue reading →

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