Is St. Pete’s Tangerine Plaza saga nearing a conclusion?

The latest chapter in a seven-year quest to bring a grocer and economic revitalization to an area known for its lack of fresh food, retail and housing options ended on a positive note.

St. Petersburg’s City Council approved plans to transform the mostly abandoned Tangerine Plaza into a mixed-use development in a 5-3 vote Thursday afternoon. The Sugar Hill Group’s long-negotiated proposal includes affordable housing and a 3,000-square-foot grocery store.

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St Pete X #100 - Neil Brown - Poynter Institute

On this special 100th episode of SPx, Neil Brown, President of the Poynter Institute, joins Joe for an in depth conversation about the current state of journalism. Brown believes that journalism is thriving despite challenges and highlights the need to move away from a negative narrative. They discuss objectivity in journalism, the impact of the internet on information dissemination and the importance of transparency and neutrality.

Brown also details the acquisition of PolitiFact by Poynter, the purchase of the Tampa Tribune and the ownership structure of the Tampa Bay Times. The conversation underscores the evolving landscape of journalism and the role of innovative approaches in serving communities.

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