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.
Rays outfielder, Matt Joyce, showed up to the St. Petersburg Main Library on Wednesday to read a story to children and talk about the importance of education.
The Central Ave. Oyster Bar offers more than just oysters. Have a look at this week’s ‘Best Thing I Ate’ selection from the downtown favorite.
This week's Local Flavor feature comes fresh off of Beach Blvd. in downtown Gulfport. Tangelo's Grille is known for its Caribbean dishes and colorful atmosphere.
The Florida Orange Groves Winery, located on South Pasadena, is family owned and operated. It is the “original tropical fruit” winery in Florida.
Art lovers gather on the second Saturday of each month to support local talent. This month's Art Walk was an exciting one, with two very special events taking place on Central Ave.
Junior and Renae Biggs never expected to lose such a significant piece of their family. In the midst of their severe loss, support from the community has brought the Biggs hope for the future.
From bagels and croissants to paninis and doughnuts, St. Pete Bagel has been dishing out noteworthy plates since 1987.
Around 150 people came out with signs and American flags Friday at the intersection of 4th Street and 22nd Avenue N to protest the Health and Human Services Mandate.
Mo' Gravy's strong musical roots and diverse range of talent makes them an entertainment force to be reckoned with on the beach.
St. Pete's downtown Starbucks location will be making some changes, inside and out. The hours will be altered, so read on to find out when they will and won't be open for business.
If you prefer a tropical paradise as your wedding backdrop, look no further than the Pinellas Beaches. Hotels and reception halls line Gulf Blvd waiting to make your big day, even more special.
Healthy options along the beaches will keep your body and your wallet happy.
The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners chose the Gulfport post of Police Explorers to be the recipient of their annual donation.
Local favorite, T and Me, offers a variety of culinary creations and baked goods. I decided to take a whirl of one of their famous breakfast options.
The Gulfport CERT team welcomed its newest members at Tuesday night's city council meeting. Certificates were handed out to those who completed the basic training course.
Saturday's digital festival at Jannus Live pumped out live music and dj-sets from noon until midnight.
With just a bike and some fresh coffee, Michael Ash makes a living on the streets of downtown St. Petersburg.
St. Pete offers an array of summer camps each year. Each organization puts its own twist on learning and having fun doing it.
Find out what your child or teen can do for fun this summer in Gulfport!
With the growing military population, Stetson's move to boost legal support for both active duty soldiers and veterans is being widely applauded.
