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St. Pete startup’s moonshot: Lunar data center launches today

A St. Petersburg-based company’s ambitious quest to plant the world’s first physical data center on the Moon is about to take a giant leap forward.

Lonestar Data Holdings could make history for the second time if Wednesday evening’s launch is successful. The local startup became the first to transmit data to and from space in February 2024.

Funding, plans are solidifying for the ‘new’ Science Center

Funding, plans are solidifying for the ‘new’ Science Center

Federal funding freezes cloud St. Pete’s future

Federal funding freezes cloud St. Pete’s future

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Mayor: Woodson Museum belongs in redeveloped Gas Plant

Uncertainty surrounding the Historic Gas Plant’s redevelopment - anchored by a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark - caused the Woodson African American Museum of Florida to rescind a $10 million funding request.

However, Mayor Ken Welch subsequently pledged his support for the St. Petersburg institution’s long-awaited expansion, with or without a Rays deal.

Welcome to Florida: Mullet

Area Hooters restaurants will not close amid bankruptcy report
City to host public Grand Prix flag-raising ceremony
Tampa International expects 3.3 million spring break passengers
St. Pete hospital earns national recognition
New Sunrunner station, discounts will accommodate Grand Prix fans

Mar 01 @ 10:00 AM

MAACM Family Days: Feathered Friends

Mar 03 @ 06:00 PM

Book + Bottle A Comedy Night

Mar 07 @ 12:00 PM

First Friday Art Market

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More than 30,000 expected at Tampa juried art fest

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