Municipal Services Center’s maintenance bill tops $54 million

A long-awaited Municipal Services Center maintenance study’s results has some St. Petersburg City Council members wondering if they are better off hanging a for-sale sign on the historic building.

City officials discussed the evaluation's recommendations - and associated costs - for the first time Thursday. Administrators received the 443-page report from Harvard Jolly in October 2023 yet did not share the findings until Councilmember Gina Driscoll asked for an update in January.

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Leadership St. Pete ’24 to work with Youth Farm

Leadership St. Pete has selected the St. Pete Youth Farm as the beneficiary of “Sprouting Success,” its 2024 class project.

The farm - located in the south side of the city - not only provides free fresh fruits and vegetables, but also hands-on learning opportunities for the community. This year’s project goal is to enhance the farm’s facilities and provide an engaging space for youth to learn about sustainable agriculture, nutrition and environmental stewardship.

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