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The first time the Community Benefits Advisory Committee convened, they had to review an unsolicited proposal for a Moffitt Cancer Center, a first for Pinellas County,...
With just 45 days to fill Lisa Wheeler-Bowman’s vacated District 7 seat, city council members could appoint a new representative for South St. Petersburg as soon...
Like their constituents, county officials struggle to keep pace with soaring construction costs and high-interest rates due to historic inflation. During Thursday’s board meeting, Pinellas County...
It’s probably escaped your notice, the building near 16th Street and 5th Avenue N, with the Christmas Toy Shop sign. Inside, a small army of volunteer...
As a peninsula surrounded by salt water, St. Petersburg has a preponderance of bridges in need of constant maintenance, repair and occasionally, replacement – all of...
In light of studies showing nearly 30% of first responders develop behavioral and mental health issues due to job-related stress, Pinellas County leaders have launched the...
Red-painted lanes run throughout downtown streets near teal and yellow-colored bus stations installed in preparation for the long-planned SunRunner bus service. SunRunner will make its debut...
While the St. Petersburg Conference on World Affairs (SPCWA) typically focuses on critical, timely international issues, Tuesday’s special event was decidedly lighthearted. The SPCWA hosted University...
Nine companies and developers are seeking Pinellas County funds to help them fill in the financial gap to complete projects that will create over 1,000 local...
There’s a buzz around Lealman. The unincorporated area of central Pinellas County has a population of approximately 34,000 people, lots of greenspace – and countless honeybees....
