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For the second time in three years, the University of South Florida did not receive state funding for an $80 million Environmental and Oceanographic Sciences (EOS)...
Peter Malnati earned $1.5 million for his unexpected victory at the 2024 Valspar Championship. Local nonprofit organizations will receive nearly the same amount. The self-billed “most...
A real estate broker turned reality TV star discussed his path to success and offered advice at an event in Tampa Monday. Ryan Serhant is a...
In February 2023, St. Petersburg city officials dedicated $250,000 to outside attorneys working on Historic Gas Plant District redevelopment agreements; the amount has since soared to...
The City of St. Petersburg, like every other state municipality, must strictly enforce a public sleeping ban or face potential lawsuits from people, business owners and...
If you’re searching for a way to give back to your community, the Catalyst’s Impact Connector is here to help. Each week, we feature five organizations...
Utility rates have soared alongside rents, leaving some residents to choose what bills they can afford to pay in any given month. They now have a...
Marquez Valdes-Scantling said St. Petersburg made him the man he is today; that man is an entrepreneur, community servant and two-time Super Bowl champion. Mayor Ken...
A weekly roundup of notable local real estate news. The Lofts of St. Pete Beach, a newly renovated 12-room property located at 607 71st Ave., has...
Death. Taxes. The Tampa Bay Rays playing October baseball. The Rays have been a model of consistency in Major League Baseball over the past half-decade. Tampa...