A group of men play Chinese Chess in Columbus Park, New York, July, 2017.

Young girls stand ready to perform a traditional Mexican dance, wearing colorful skirts and sashes.

Portrait of Howard Cheung who runs the popular page, St. Pete Affirmations, on Instagram. Cheung moved to St. Pete from New York a year ago because he fell in love with the area after visiting a friend who lived here. One of his favorite places is the Gizella Kopsick Palm Arboretum. “I love palm trees,” Cheung said. Adding that he likes how they grow in warm places; the warm weather one of the reasons he likes living in the area. He relies on local’s tips and knowledge to create content for St. Pete Affirmations and he has been able to meet people and make friends through running the account, December, 2021.

An employee at J.C. Newman Cigar Company rinses tobacco leaves in water while smoking a large cigar. October, 2021.

Young boys jump to avoid the water splashing unto the sidewalk as they play on the Skyline walk along Lake Michigan. July, 2015.

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Jessica Korda tees off during the Pelican Women's Championship, official pro-am at the Pelican Golf Club, November, 2021 in Belleair.