Global tech company opens U.S. HQ in Clearwater

In light of the quality of life provided by the region and its burgeoning reputation as an innovation hub, an international tech company with over 500 million downloads has opened its U.S. headquarters in Tampa Bay.

Founded in 2014 and based in Stuttgart, Germany, AnyDesk enables remote connections between ...

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St. Pete to expand ancillary housing options

In an effort to provide another tool in the city’s toolbox as it works to mitigate the affordable housing crisis, St. Petersburg is expanding areas where homeowners can offer accessory dwelling units (ADUs).

During Thursday's meeting, city council members heard a second and final reading on the matter and approved heavily-debated proposed amendments to the city ordinance regarding ADU regulations. Sometimes referred to as carriage houses, mother-in-law suites or garage apartments, the city defines ADUs in city code as: "an ancillary or secondary living unit that has a separate kitchen, bathroom and sleeping area, existing either within the same structure or on the same lot as the primary detached single-family house."