Meet Alex Bowen, St. Petersburg’s racing phenom

While most of his friends were learning to drive, Alex Bowen, 16, was piloting raced-tuned Lamborghinis at over 170 mph and standing atop winner's podiums in Italy.

The St. Petersburg native began karting at 6 but didn't take racing seriously until 12 when the pandemic disrupted traditional youth sports. Alex is now the world's youngest driver in GT3 - an extremely competitive classification featuring heavily modified production cars.

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County, St. Pete prepare for nearly $1 billion in aid

Pinellas County and the City of St. Petersburg will receive a combined $973.7 million in federal storm recovery funding - provided officials meet strict criteria and a tight deadline.

St. Petersburg issued a proposal request (RFP) Jan. 27 to companies with the "experience and capability to develop and write a Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Action Plan.” Applicants had just two days to submit questions; extensive paperwork is due by 5 p.m. Friday, despite a typically month-long process.

Arts Alive! podcast: Debbie Yones, the Off-Central

On this episode of Arts Alive! we’re joined by bay area actress Debbie Yones, who’s currently onstage at the Off-Central in St. Petersburg performing in the romantic comedy Two Across.

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