‘We felt a vibe’: EDC leans into long game for tech growth

“Going on that bus, down Central [Avenue], we felt what I call a vibe, but we also felt this is where Austin, Texas, was 10 years ago. We thought we could help build this community,” said Cathie Wood of ARK Invest.

Wood delivered one of the opening remarks at the St. Petersburg Area Economic Development Corp.’s annual event Wednesday. ARK Invest – which focuses on disruptive technologies – relocated to St. Pete in 2021, a move that helped raise the city’s profile well beyond Florida.

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Welch delivers State of the City address

St. Petersburg mayor Ken Welch delivered his annual State of the City address Wednesday morning at the Palladium Theater. It was not only an opportunity to discuss programs and initiatives that launched in 2025, but also what lies ahead - including the future of the Historic Gas Plant District.

Earlier this month, the St. Petersburg City Council approved a resolution to pause selecting a redevelopment project so that more planning could take place.

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