St. Pete delays inclusive flag vote amid ‘theatrics’

Political drama and concerns over state retaliation permeated a City Council discussion Thursday. At issue was St. Petersburg adopting two alternative city flags to show solidarity with marginalized communities.

City Councilmember Gina Driscoll is leading those efforts in response to the state's removal of similarly themed street murals. The city has long supported diversity and inclusivity, while acknowledging past and ongoing disparities.

Sunnyside Cemetery getting a larger footprint 

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St. Pete stadium funding source faces early termination

Local food pantry expanding to new, larger location

Treasure Island residents demand commissioners’ removal

A wave of frustration has swept through Treasure Island as residents call for the resignation of Commissioner Arthur Czyszczon, following allegations of inappropriate late-night messages described as “lewd” and “lascivious” to a constituent.

Czyszczon was confronted publicly over the messages – the specific contents of which were undisclosed – during the Oct. 7 council meeting. He claimed the messages were the result of ...

Arts Alive! podcast: Culver Casson of ‘Weird in St. Pete’

Actress, vocalist and vocal teacher Culver Casson joins us for today’s Arts Alive! conversation. She’s currently appearing in American Stage’s production of Weird in St. Pete, an interactive play that moves the audience through the grounds – over the river and through the woods – of the Duncan McClellan Gallery.

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