ST. PETE, Fla. — While they may not have agreed politically, former president Jimmy Carter’s character was something Rick Baker always admired.
During his nine years as mayor of St. Petersburg, Baker welcomed the sitting president George W. Bush for a number of visits.
He had been to a multiple high profile events with those in the political arena. But after his two terms as mayor came to a close, Baker said former president Jimmy Carter was someone he wanted to make sure he had the chance to meet…