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Tampa Bay Water is asking the community to conserve resources, as the Tampa Bay region is now in a Stage 1 water shortage. Declared under the...
St. Petersburg administrators are updating their city-owned land policies and hope to help fund affordable housing initiatives by selling surplus parcels. However, homeowners abutting slivers of...
While Josh Cameron is fond of traditional bare-bones bars, he realized St. Petersburg’s nightlife scene has rapidly evolved and wanted to create a unique experience for...
If you’re searching for a way to give back to your community, the Catalyst’s Impact Connector is here to help. Each week, we feature five organizations...
Pinellas County Commissioners have contributed $37.8 million to help fund 1,146 under-construction affordable housing units; however, supply still lags far behind demand, and the average construction...
St. Petersburg’s mayoral administration hopes to provide some long-sought-after clarity for developers seeking to acquire city-owned parcels, particularly after a failed bid to build a Moffit...
Non-profit technology council Tampa Bay Tech will host its 20th annual awards event Nov. 10 at the Armature Works venue in Tampa, honoring winners across six...
Seasoned development strategist Mike Swesey is taking the reins of the St. Petersburg Area Economic Development Corporation. Swesey will assume the new role Nov. 6, succeeding...
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is working to discern the effectiveness of its red tide forecasting tool, particularly among underserved communities. Local marine science...
For The Deuces Live and many other stakeholders, St. Petersburg’s historic 22nd Street South corridor represents “the art and soul of St. Pete.” Latorra Bowles plans...
