ST. PETERSBURG — For nearly five years now, a large metal sign hung above the doorway at 165 Dr. M.L.K. Jr. St. N., the name advertising a restaurant where, until very recently, there was none.

While the folks at Squamish’s Indian Spice Cuisine on Cleveland Avenue welcome all customers, this one was a little big and furry.. On Sept. 19, a black bear walked along the railing of the ...