Council dedicates $3.75 million to flood prevention systems

Several St. Petersburg residents decried a lack of functioning tidal backflow prevention valves at the Feb. 13 Resilience Community Listening Session; plans to install more efficient devices are now progressing.

A contractor will soon begin replacing 14 outdated backflow preventers, which keep coastal waters from ...

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Arts nonprofit grows with holistic youth development programs

A St. Petersburg-based nonprofit known for its commitment to empowering young people through the arts is broadening its programming, with an eye on building up teens in preparation for a strong future.

Founded in 2012, Arts Conservatory for Teens (ACT) has a mission of providing equitable access to high-level arts education for students. Vice President and Chief Operations Officer Tonya Ruble-Richter said while the nonprofit has long been known for its innovative and robust creative programming, ACT leaders have been working on strategically expanding their approach to youth development, taking a broader view of what it means to be a “healthy” young person.

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