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Parking in St. Peterburg presents somewhat of a conundrum to city officials, as they must balance rapid growth with walkability and a desire to create more...
More than 34,000 donors gave $151.8 million in charitable donations to the University of South Florida in the fiscal year 2021-22, setting a new record for...
The City of St. Petersburg has extended the timeline in searching for a consultant to study the economic impacts and best use of the Albert Whitted...
For nearly 70 years, the Parc Center has supported children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, yet the funding needed to provide its many services...
Nearly 18 million people suffered “widespread fraud” on mobile payment applications in 2020, according to a letter sent by three U.S. senators in late April to...
City councilmember Ed Montanari was misquoted in an earlier version of this story, re: the discussion on consultant RFQs (Request for Qualifications). The Catalyst regrets the...
A new, multi-year grant from United Way Suncoast (UWS) is helping the Boys and Girls Club of the Suncoast (BGCS) transform how it serves over 21,000...
In an effort to increase business recruitment and remain competitive in the region, the St. Petersburg City Council is seeking a path to provide economic development...
As time marches on and Holocaust survivors pass away, sharing their individual stories so people can relate on a personal level becomes more imperative. That’s the...
The transformation of an old landfill in Largo into an expansive sports complex featuring Pinellas County’s largest pickleball facility and its first public lagoon has cleared...