Marilyn Malara

Marilyn is a world traveler, writer and recent St. Pete transplant. She did most of her growing up on the east coast of Florida, in Coral Springs, before earning her degree in Editing, Writing and Media from Florida State University in Tallahassee. Since then, she has worked as a writer in Florence, Italy, as a reporter for United Press International and as a freelance blogger during her travels. She also recently spent two years teaching children English in lovely South Korea! Today, Marilyn enjoys strolling Central Avenue with her camera, reading books poolside and planning her next overseas adventure. Everyday spent in the St. Pete area has reminded her of the magic of coastal living and the importance of spending much-needed time at home. St. Pete is the perfect place to recoup after years of living abroad, and she is ever-grateful for the opportunity to share her passion for the written word with Green Bench Monthly!