'Big Mike' Lewis was a St. Petersburg nightlife legend. He died from COVID-19 this week.
Updated Just now On the night of any given show, Big Mike could be found smiling and eating sunflower seeds outside of music venues in St. Petersburg, his biceps bulging out of his sleeves. Touring bands loved when he was working because he always knew where to point them, whether they needed a tailor or a cell phone repair shop. Folks from around town would pull over when they saw him working at the door, just to give him a hug. âNo matter what the situation was, he had a big smile that oozed confidence. There wasnât anything that he couldnât handle,â said Tony Rifuigatio...