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Following a drastic increase in scope, St. Petersburg is finally ready to launch the first phase of extensive renovations to the President Barack Obama Main Library;...
At just 30 years old, Shadai Simmons has quite a life story. Some of what she’s accomplished so far is displayed on a wall in her...
With Congress reversing its decade-old ban on federal earmarks, albeit under new branding, city officials are making a mad dash to submit applications for federal funding...
As its name would suggest, a Resilience Leadership Summit is nothing without its leaders – those that make the investments now to maintain the current quality...
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch is taking a deeper dive into the proposals for the redevelopment of the 86-acre Tropicana Field site. This month, Welch submitted...
Communities and corporations across the region must invest nearly $13.4 billion to protect the Tampa Bay area from financial ruin resulting from sea-level rise, stronger storms...
With just three days remaining until Opening Day, the Tampa Bay Rays unveiled several new features and promotions to boost the game day experience at Tropicana...
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch has appointed Assistant City Administrator Rob Gerdes to serve as the next city administrator. The appointment is subject to city council...
The former University Mall in North Tampa continues its transformation into a hub of innovation with blackboXXcelerator joining a growing tech cluster that already includes the...
For the last 60 years, the Tampa Bay Planning Council has convened the region, from Citrus to Manatee County, to support decision making, economic development, preparedness...
