If you find yourself wondering how this year could be more than half over already, you’re not alone.
As a monthly publication manned by a small team, it’s difficult for us to respond to the latest news in real-time. Instead, we put a lot of planning into our stories. Most are scheduled months in advance and submitted weeks before we go to print. Sometimes, though, what we have planned becomes relevant in ways we couldn’t imagine.
This issue features holocaust survivor, volunteer, and philanthropist, Lisl Schick. We also dive into the history of the founding Jewish community here in St. Pete. As these articles were wrapping up, the Florida Holocaust Museum was vandalized with a painted swastika. At the time of publication, the St. Petersburg Police Department is still investigating this hate crime. It illustrates how important Lisl’s story and the work of the Florida Holocaust Museum are, then, and especially now. We hope you take a moment to read, get inspired, and maybe even share these stories with a friend or neighbor.
We’ve got tons of food for you this issue! Lots of local businesses (Downtown Developments by St. Pete Rising will be back next month!), plus events you don’t want to miss—like Christmas in July, the Sunrise Sale, and PAVA’s cool art show!
