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Derby Lane’s fate was sealed in 2020, when dog racing was outlawed in Florida. St. Petersburg’s grandest gambling palace has been in freefall ever since. Once...
The City of St. Petersburg and the University of South Florida have partnered to redirect and compost over a ton of food waste weekly. City council...
One of the most historically significant contributors to progress in St. Petersburg, Elder Jordan Sr. was a savvy business leader, a philanthropist and a tireless advocate...
A sprawling waterfront resort in St. Petersburg’s Skyway Marina District has unveiled several new public and private amenities. Recently completed enhancements at SkyBeach Resort include a...
If you’re searching for a way to give back, the Catalyst’s Impact Connector is here to help. Each week, we feature five organizations in the Tampa...
After five years of discussions and fruitless negotiations, the City of St. Petersburg will purchase a private residence to expand a multi-use park. City council members...
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded $6.58 million to the Pinellas Continuum of Care (CoC) to support homelessness programs in Pinellas...
St. Petersburg City Council members unanimously approved allocating $4.5 million to a sprawling mixed-use development Thursday amid debate over what now constitutes affordable housing. Once complete,...
City administrators have hit the reset button on plans to provide 105 new attainable homeownership opportunities and an arts center in West St. Petersburg. Council Chair...
A vacant tower in downtown St. Petersburg has gained notoriety since Hurricane Milton tore a gaping hole in its facade. It could soon become a boutique...
