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Local officials continue grappling with cost increases impeding the construction of affordable housing developments, with at least five now delayed due to additional funding requests. During...
Now in its 54th year, one of the nation’s oldest leadership programs is welcoming 40 new, diverse members to its Class of 2023. Leadership St. Pete...
A committee solely dedicated to reviewing economic and workforce development policies and projects may come to the forefront. The city currently has committees tasked with prioritizing...
Financing and rebate programs, and providing permits in under two days, are among new initiatives City of St. Petersburg administrators hope will encourage homeowners to build...
A hurricane may have postponed the City of St. Petersburg’s annual Veteran’s Day Celebration from Nov. 11, but as many local officials noted, service members’ sacrifices...
As four groups maneuver to be selected to redevelop the Tropicana Field site, Black St. Petersburg residents whose lives have been closely linked to it are...
As a panel of local experts recently explained, identifying what’s causing the ongoing affordable housing crisis is much easier than ascertaining or implementing solutions. However, the...
Families priced out of renting in South St. Petersburg will soon have another affordable ownership opportunity at the Shell Dash Townhomes. Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas...
From toxic algae blooms to plastics contaminating the water, marine scientists are concerned about the future of Tampa Bay, but see opportunities in how the public...
There will be no warmup laps for the new Florida Legislature as their first task following last month’s election is tackling a homeowners insurance industry in...
