Five Things We Learned on Patch this Week

St. Petersburg and Tampa, you’re clear. Bradenton, you’ve apparently received a free pass. Sarasota, be mindful (or noseful) at the beaches. For the first time this year, Mote Marine Laboratory scientists last week recorded low concentration levels of that noxious algae bloom with a name that makes bay area anglers recall a horrendous 2006-07 year of dead fish, burning lungs and searing noses: Red tide.

News of Steve Jobs’ death has spread across the Internet like wildfire. Every major news outlet has stories chronicling his amazing rise to fame and outlining his struggle against cancer.

Organizers hope two free events will help educate people about the dangers of bullying and how it can be stopped. Connect for Respect events will be held this week in St. Petersburg and Clearwater. The campaign is part of an initiative launched by the National Parent Teacher Association this year. The organization is encouraging PTAs across the country to host events in their communities to help raise awareness about bullying.

A specific date has been given for the move of the Pier aquarium from downtown St. Petersburg to John's Pass, according to an article from the St. Petersburg Times. The pier will be open to the public in John's Pass on December 12, 2012 at 12:12 p.m., written in shorthand as 12/12/12 12:12 p.m.

ST. PETE BEACH- When John Vavourakis graduated from Countryside High School in Clearwater in 2009, he knew he wanted to do something different.  At the time he was working at a coffee shop in St. Pete Beach. Vavourakis loved coffee especially a macchiato.