City moves forward with $11 million Central Ave. project

A long-awaited streetscaping and infrastructure project is finally on its way to the west side of Central Avenue in St. Petersburg.

During Thursday’s meeting, city council members approved a $10.89 million bid from Kamminga & Roodvoets, Inc. of Tampa for a water main replacement and beautification project throughout the westernmost portion of Central Avenue. The sidewalk, crosswalk and infrastructure improvements will stretch from Park Street in Pasadena to 58th Street.

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Eckerd’s president steps down; Dean named interim leader

Just five days after Eckerd College President Damián J. Fernández announced his resignation, the school’s board of trustees appointed a known commodity in Dean of Students James Annarelli to serve as his interim replacement.

Fernández’s last day as president is Aug. 1, and Annarelli will assume his role the following day.

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