Tom Ott

Blogs
April 10, 2013
Is St. Louis County Going to Charge Commercial Photographers Who Shoot in Their Parks?
Can St. Louis County officials charge photographers for taking pictures in their parks? That question was raised this week when someone posted a photo on Reddit of a new sign in a St. Louis County park that reads in all caps: "Professional photographers are required to obtain a commercial photogra ... More >>
Blogs
February 20, 2013
Creve Coeur Park Treetop Adventure Course: Bird Lovers Upset, Say It Could Ruin Habitats
When we first wrote about the proposal for a treetop adventure course in Creve Coeur Park this month, we said it sounded pretty friggin' cool. We did not, however, give much attention to the bird lovers who apparently made quite a fuss at the St. Louis County Council last night about the damage th ... More >>
Blogs
February 7, 2013
Video: Go Ape Treetop Adventure Course May Come To Creve Coeur Park
In a break from the reliably wonky policy and finance debates of local government, the St. Louis County Council this week is discussing something that sounds potentially really friggin' cool: A treetop adventure course in Creve Coure Park. And no, it's not just a rinky-dink zip line, y'all. "It' ... More >>
News
September 13, 2000
Deaccessioning Beej
Beej Nierengarten-Smith retires from her position as director of Laumeier Sculpture Park next spring. Her legacy remains in dispute.
News
January 19, 2000
QUEEN BEEJ
Beej Nierengarten-Smith runs Laumeier Sculpture Park like her personal fiefdom. Despite the damage she's done, powerful allies keep her in charge.