‘Theatrics:’ Gulfport dismisses St. Pete’s annexation efforts

Gulfport Mayor Karen Love believes St. Petersburg officials recently pressured the pastor who oversees Lincoln Cemetery into supporting its annexation.

City Manager James O’Reilly said Gulfport is “becoming political fodder for things that are taking place” in St. Petersburg. The latter city sent the remains of Black pioneers to Lincoln Cemetery during segregation.

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Concert hall planned for new Tampa ‘entertainment district’

Bay area concert venues come in all shapes and sizes. A Tampa development group is planning a new auditorium – bigger than a theater and smaller than an arena – in the Water Street neighborhood, between the 20,000-seat Benchmark Arena and the Selmon Expressway.

Strategic Property Partners will build a 3,500-seat performance venue, which it will operate in partnership with Vinik Sports Group. The privately funded “walkable entertainment district,” which will also include a ...

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