From the Bench

A note from the Publishers

Summer is here! Hopefully, your AC is working well, and you are staying cool. Despite the heat, there’s still plenty happening indoors. Hop over to our events calendar to see what’s going on this month (pg. 22).

Longtime GBM advertiser and St. Pete pottery icon Charlie Parker announced he is stepping down from day-to-day operations. Contractor and ceramic artist Bo Countryman and ceramicist and glass artist Gabriella Schmid have bought the building and business. The name will remain Charlie Parker Pottery. Charlie will stick around the shop to help with the transition, so stop by and say hello! Charlie Parker Pottery is located at 2724 6th Ave S.

St. Petersburg Libraries now offer free Wi-Fi hotspots on loan to library card holders. Hotspots can be borrowed for up to 14 days and must be returned to the same library. For more info, visit https://splibraries. libguides.com/hotspots.

It is that time of year for Clothes To Kids (CTK) annual Drop (off) Your Drawers, underwear drive for children in need. For July and August,

Longtime advertisers, Nancy and Charlie Parker, announced they are selling the business. From all of us at GBM, we wish you the best in your next chapter! Photo by Brian Brakebill

Tony and Ashley Sica Publishers / Owners CTK will be collecting new packages of underwear. For convenience, you can shop their Amazon Wish List: clothestokids.org/dyd; or donate new packages of underwear to their St. Pete Store in Twin Brooks Commons at 2168 34th Street South. Every Pair Counts!

Till next time, Ashley & Tony

All are welcome on this bench.

The history of the green benches is layered. For some, it is a reminder of a painful period of racism and segregation. To others, it is a symbol of welcomeness and hospitality. We carry this name to shine a light on our city’s history and in celebration of those who work tirelessly towards a more inclusive St. Pete. To read more about our story and the history of the green benches visit greenbenchmonthly.com/about.