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Several neighborhoods in the South St. Petersburg Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) will now receive tax increment financing (TIF) to enhance infrastructure and amenities and improve quality...
According to Pinellas County Schools (PCS) data, over 4,000 children go without a home in Pinellas County, with a significant portion attending South St. Petersburg schools....
KW Commercial Tampa Bay’s leadership welcomed city leaders, developers and realtors to a special event to discuss the state of real estate and highlight five projects...
The long-awaited SunRunner is ready to debut in St. Petersburg, connecting the city and beaches with semi-dedicated lanes and attention to minor details. The Pinellas Suncoast...
At the top of the news these days are stories of people fleeing home countries because of war, authoritarianism, gangs or dire poverty. They come to...
Pinellas County residents experiencing behavioral health issues will soon have a new, innovative resource to utilize. Commissioners unanimously approved over $9 million in funding during Tuesday’s...
After several weeks of turmoil, District 7, which includes several predominantly African-American neighborhoods in southwest St. Petersburg, has a new representative. St. Petersburg City Council members...
With six Florida property insurance companies already declared insolvent this year, many stakeholders saw the state taking a hit from a major hurricane as a worst-case...
New lighting, improved building facades, pocket parks and enhancements to create a vibrant pedestrian-friendly corridor are part of the grand goal of beautifying Baum Avenue in...
Despite only reaching about 47% of the Tampa Bay market, Spectrum Bay News 9 recorded more viewing hours during Hurricane Ian than the ABC, CBS and...
