Mayor Ken Welch with the first dog of St. Pete adopted from Friends of Stray Animal Shelter. Her name is Sunshine or "Sunni", chosen via poll by Welch's supporters. Mayor Welch plans to bring Sunni to work at City Hall. Photo courtesy of Friends of Strays Animal Shelter
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A note from the Publishers Happy New Year, St. Pete! A team of St. Petersburg-based historians brings to light a treasure trove of Lost Voices from America’s Oldest Parish Archive. That story; a spotlight on Malynda Washington, community engagement manager for the James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art; a clear path to Start Your Own Restaurant Business; a Vet With Hart; connecting seniors and caregivers with pets; coming soon to a museum near you; sunset yoga at the pier; and more, in this issue of St. Pete's Community Magazine. We are offering a "buy one get one subscription" promotion all month long. Visit our website, greenbenchmonthly.com, for details.
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