St. Pete’s planning guru says goodbye

The sun will soon set on Elizabeth Abernethy’s career with the City of St. Petersburg, a “dream job,” but not due to an unprecedented hurricane season exponentially increasing her workload.

As director of planning and development review services, Abernethy oversees the city's building, zoning and historic preservation operations. The permitting department - currently inundated with storm-related applications - is also under her purview.

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‘Women rock’: Girl Scouts honor 2025 Women of Distinction

Hundreds of attendees gathered at Armature Works in Tampa Wednesday as the Girl Scouts of West Central Florida honored its 2025 Women of Distinction.

The longstanding event, now in its 33rd year, serves as a platform to honor and celebrate the accomplishments of exceptional women who have made significant contributions to their respective fields and communities.

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