Rays Fan Fest provides respite from stadium saga

The ongoing drama surrounding a storm-damaged Tropicana Field and plans to build a new ballpark was, at least temporarily, an afterthought for Tampa Bay Rays fans Saturday.

An estimated 20,000 people donned their favorite Rays gear and descended upon the St. Pete Pier for the team's annual Fan Fest event. While the unique venue created logistical hurdles, it allowed fans to fish and take tiki boat rides with professional athletes who will play their 2025 season across the bay in Tampa.

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St. Pete welcomes Latin American officials, business

St. Petersburg government and business leaders welcomed counterparts from Mexico, Colombia and the Dominican Republic to the city Feb. 13 in a show of solidarity amid increasing state and national tensions.

The festive evening reception at the St. Pete Pier followed the three-day LatAm Tradeshow, which began Feb. 11 at Port Tampa Bay. It highlighted the city's commitment to growing and diversifying the local economy and support for entrepreneurship, innovation and inclusiveness.

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