St. Pete innovations extend globally and beyond

The St. Petersburg Innovation District’s thought leaders, as City Councilmember Gina Driscoll noted Wednesday evening, are developing solutions for critical problems “by air, land and sea - even from the Moon.”

The 7th annual State of Science and Innovation highlighted some recent groundbreaking efforts. Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, one of the district's anchor institutions, hosted the event at its Research and Teaching Center.

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‘Major overhaul’ planned for Elite Event funding program

Local tourism leaders have agreed to revamp a funding program for events that showcase Pinellas County and its municipalities to national audiences.

The changes to Elite Events will increase grant maximums, enhance funding flexibility and amplify program criteria. Tourist Development Council (TDC) members unanimously approved the modifications Wednesday.

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