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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...
Rising seas and increased flooding present a conundrum for Florida’s coastal mayors, who must balance a city’s quality of life and sustainability with its economic lifeline...
Robert Blackmon immediately noticed that Harder Hall, Sebring’s historic Mediterranean-style pink hotel, bore a striking resemblance to St. Petersburg’s Vinoy Resort and Golf Club. The former...
Serious complications that occur post-surgery and practices set in place to prevent issues are factors the Leapfrog Group measures in grading the nation’s hospitals. The Leapfrog...
