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Bayfront bistro remains in limbo despite marina selection

What should have been a joyous occasion for David Sokol and his nearly 100 employees at Fresco’s Waterfront Bistro left more questions than answers.

Mayor Ken Welch recently selected Safe Harbor Marinas to redevelop and operate the adjacent St. Petersburg Municipal Marina, and Sokol partnered with the company to keep Fresco’s alive. However, city administrators then removed the downtown bayfront staple from Safe Harbor’s proposal.

Deaf chef brings food truck to St. Pete

Deaf chef brings food truck to St. Pete

Affordable housing lot program faces hurdles, changes

Affordable housing lot program faces hurdles, changes

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Public backlash derails SPCA partnership with puppy sellers

In October 2023, SPCA Tampa Bay announced a once-unthinkable partnership with puppy brokers and retailers designed to raise industry standards and rehome retired breeding dogs from responsible breeders.

A groundswell of public backlash ensued, and the groundbreaking For All Dogs pilot program has ended. Pinellas County Commissioners expressed their dismay and discussed implementing some of the initiative’s successful components at Tuesday’s meeting.

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