St. Pete officials seek tax exemptions for companies

In an effort to increase business recruitment and remain competitive in the region, the St. Petersburg City Council is seeking a path to provide economic development ad valorem tax exemptions for new and expanding companies.

Florida statute stipulates that a city can create a ballot referendum allowing voters to grant officials the authority to provide tax exemptions to businesses over a 10-year term. In 2011, St. Petersburg residents approved such a measure by nearly 67%. According to background documents for Thursday's city council meeting, St. Petersburg has granted just two exemptions under that process as of July 1, 2021.

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Rescue on Clearwater Beach: Another dolphin tale

Clearwater Beach Patrol lifeguard Justin West was three hours into his shift Wednesday afternoon when he noticed a bottlenose dolphin in the green water off Pier 60, the elevated tourist and fishing structure. A common sight, as the the sleek, grey marine mammal is indigenous to the coastal Gulf, and the pier stretches more than 1,000 feet offshore.

This one, however, appeared to be swimming in circles. As if it was looking for something.

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