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The University of South Florida’s pursuit of an on-campus stadium reached another milestone Tuesday as officials unanimously approved its $340 million price tag and a financing...
A plethora of shops and restaurants continue attracting people to downtown St. Petersburg, increasing the need for more condominiums and other establishments; the ensuing construction, however,...
Tampa Bay is losing its seagrass, and St. Petersburg officials plan to construct a mitigation bank on city-owned submerged land adjacent to the Vinoy Park beach....
Low-income tenants facing eviction in St. Petersburg could soon receive pro-bono legal counsel after the city council formally approved exploring a long-discussed initiative. The resolution, passed...
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority is planning to expand its SunRunner fleet and access to residents. The SunRunner service, a 10.3-miles bus rapid transit line that...
Local politicians and business leaders comprising the Tourist Development Council (TDC) recommend giving Dali Museum officials $34 million in bed tax funding for a significant expansion....
If an employer is struggling to stay afloat financially or there’s a shift in the local workforce, Pinellas County wants to track it and form solutions. ...
After 40 successful years as a banking executive, Roy Whitehead retired and was looking forward to a leisurely life of cruising the east coast of Florida...
Preserve the ‘Burg’s leadership realizes that existing housing stock, even in historic districts, can provide affordable housing opportunities without government subsidies. Ensuring residents can remain in...
A 97-year-old Standard Oil service station, one of St. Petersburg’s first (if not the very first) auto facilities, received Local Landmark designation and will now become...
