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After years of discussions about constructing a new aircraft hangar for the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, the county has pulled the trigger on moving forward with...
When Pinellas County Commissioners dedicated $12.5 million to four affordable developments Tuesday, one stood out due to its scope and anticipated impact on an oft-overlooked area....
John Catsimatidis Sr. considers himself a “common-sense billionaire,” as noted in the title of his recently released book; he also believes people have undervalued St. Petersburg’s...
Dr. Kanika Tomalin helped form the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg before serving two terms as St. Petersburg’s deputy mayor; she is now relishing a...
Communities across the state and nation now follow St. Petersburg’s lead as officials incorporate new technology into the Stormwater Master Plan to mitigate flooding. However,...
The city’s economic development manager Rick Smith, who has been at the helm of supporting South St. Pete developments and creating the St. Pete Pier District,...
The U.S. Department of State has convened global judicial, law enforcement and security representatives to address the growing threat of transnational crime and synthetic drugs like...
Pinellas County has opened a new round of its Employment Sites Program to help businesses fill their financial gaps and move forward on completing expansion projects. ...
Planned business incubators and commercial revitalization projects in South St. Pete may come to life with the backing of a new tax increment financing program. During...
The first pitch at Tropicana Field carried no meaning at Friday night’s game; however, that didn’t detract from its overwhelming symbolism for a sizable contingent there...
