When I am not shooting photos for The Sandbox News, I enjoy photographing Florida’s natural beauty. Here are some of the photos I took during a recent trip to McGough Nature Park in Largo. The park is located on the border of Largo and Indian Rocks Beach off of Walsingham Road. It is home to […]
“What major should I choose?” That is the age old question at college dating back to the first universities in ancient Greece. On February 26th, St. Petersburg College Seminole campus enlisted 2014 businesswoman of the year finalist Tammy Curtis and faculty from all over the college system to help students find their answer. Tammy Curtis […]
The start of spring term marks the return of Working Wednesday on two St.Petersburg College campuses. The weekly career event brings employers, non-profit organizations seeking volunteers, and internship opportunities to students in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. The event runs from 11:30 AM until 1:30 PM in the ES lobby on Clearwater campus, and from noon […]
The St. Petersburg College Seminole campus Innovation Lab brought drone expert Donny Klotz to the lab to lecture on this up and coming technology with applications from agriculture to journalism. After a brief talk, students adjourned to the soccer field for a demonstration of Klotz’s Phantom 2 drone. Drones have been the source of controversy […]
Following his successful lecture on the Seminole campus last week, Esteban Valdez, owner of Echo Bridge Pictures returned to campus to share his experience and craft with St. Petersburg College students in a workshop hosted by the Innovation Lab. The workshop brought together 20 of the college’s most talented students who packed themselves into portable 603 to learn […]
On January 21st the Snow Queen did not visit Clearwater campus and leave a snowy blanket in the quad, and small children did not burst into chorus singing that song. Instead it was the very creative winter themed spring Welcome Back that brought snow to Clearwater campus for the first time since 1977. Welcome Back […]
On the first day of Welcome Back for the spring 2015 term on Seminole campus, students participated in a drawing for a $300 gift card, while meeting clubs, student and campus organizations. Among those in attendance were the Seminole Student Government Association, Phi Theta Kappa, Women on the Way, Men Achieving Excellence (MAX), the CEO […]
On December 18th, the St. Petersburg College Seminole campus CEO Entrepreneurship club brought together the Tampa Bay area’s future business leaders for the club’s holiday meeting. Students had the opportunity to share ideas, do an elevator pitch, have their business plan evaluated, and enjoyed delicious snacks. The entrepreneurship club is the only Seminole campus organization […]
The St. Petersburg College Madrigalians showed off their talent and their holiday spirit at the St. Petersburg Main Branch Library on December 6th at a show hosted by the Friends of the Main Library. Saturday’s performance featured choral director Vernon Taranto conducting the ensemble and Barry Stevens on the piano. Students Krisstina DeRemo, Katherine Knippel, […]