St. Pete, FL|News|
Best Thing I Ate This Week: Casita Taqueria
The warmed corn chips were dusted with chili powder, and came with small portions of tomato salsa and freshly made guacamole for dipping.
Rachel Jolley, Patch Staff
Rachel Jolley, Patch Staff
- Tarpon Springs, FL
Rachel Jolley is a USF grad, daughter of a retired fire official and St. Pete native to boot. She is currently the local editor for Tarpon Springs Patch and East Lake Patch.
Previously, Jolley was a freelance contributor for the St. Pete Patch from December 2010 until August of 2012.
Jolley lists soccer as her first love and even played Division 1 ball on an athletic scholarship. In her down time, she enjoys outdoor activities, sports and spending time with family.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
St. Pete’s 600 Block Gives Back
The 'Girl’s Night Out' themed event was Tuesday night, with unwrapped toys donated to Metropolitan Ministries.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Asian-Inspired Sab Cafe Is Family Affair
The quick-paced Asian cafe opened in August and offers 'fast and casual' meals that are hard to find anywhere else in the area.
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Gulfport, FL|News|
Gulfport's Jolly New Look for the Holidays
Volunteers decorated businesses along Beach Boulevard, helping the neighborhood get in the holiday spirit.
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Gulfport, FL|News|
Gulfport Goes Green at Alternative Holiday Market
Peaceful Plate hosted its first ever 'Green Saturday' and has ambitious plans for the future.
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Gulfport, FL|News|
Look Who Sits – and Stays! – on Santa's Lap
Saturday at Tangelo’s, pets lined up to sit on Santa's lap. There's no telling what was on their wish list, but rawhide and chew toys are a pretty good guess.
Rachel Jolley, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
A Vegetarian on a Meat-Eater's Holiday
I was raised a meat eater, but I’ve found that Thanksgiving is much better without the turkey.
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Pinellas Beaches, FL|News|
Matter of Taste: Ice Cream on the Beach
The Gulf beaches offer various places to cool off with a cone or cup of fresh ice cream.
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Pinellas Beaches, FL|News|
Only on the Beach: Bloody Good Candy
With the younger generation’s obsession with vampires, this finding was oddly appropriate and can be found only on the beach.
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Pinellas Beaches, FL|News|
Local Talent Takes the Plunge
For Zach Seufert, music is not just a hobby but a way of life and survival.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Back on the Block for Small Biz Saturday
The 600 Block is the place to be for Small Business Saturday today, after competing against the Big Boy chains on Black Friday.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Mocha Vida Cafe Puts a Modern Spin on Coffee House Tradition
Offering teas, coffees and chocolates under one roof, the Mocha Vida Cafe might become addictive to patrons.
Rachel Jolley, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Dining Out on Thanksgiving?
Here are spots that locals know are open and serving the traditional turkey day meal – nothing expensive but sure to satisfy with all the trimmings.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Floral Art Studio Takes Root in St. Pete
After opening just two weeks ago, Absolutely Beautiful is the newest addition to the growing arts district in downtown St. Petersburg.
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Pinellas Beaches, FL|News|
Sanding Ovations Draws the 'Best in the World' to Treasure Island
Sanding Ovations Masters Cup is held once a year on Treasure Island, where world-renowned sand sculptors battle it out to take home first-place winnings.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Power Lounging at Chillounge
The outdoor cabanas, cash bars, gourmet food, live entertainment, models and fireworks display make it all worthwhile. Chillounge takes power lounging to new heights.
Rachel Jolley, Patch Staff
Gulfport, FL|News|
Lincoln Cemetery Draws Volunteers to Step in the Right Direction
Volunteers showed up early Saturday to begin a massive cleanup at the Gulfport cemetery.
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Gulfport, FL|News|
Photo Gallery: Gulfport Neighbors Help Polish Community’s Appearance
Gulfport Neighbors held a third citywide clean up on Saturday, gaining momentum and more volunteers.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Party on the Plaza Is a Hit With Locals
The Mahaffey Theater invited folks to a pre-Chillounge after the Don Henley show.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Chillounge Is Tonight in Downtown St. Pete
This is the fourth annual cocktail party under the stars, complete with cabanas and daybeds to keep guests comfy.
Rachel Jolley, Patch Staff