State of the economy highlights growth, Rays

Pinellas County continues attracting new residents, and the overwhelming majority are choosing to live in St. Petersburg.

The tagline for Thursday evening’s 2024 State of the Economy event was “inclusive progress - one data point at a time.” A procession of city officials presented a wealth of information, primarily highlighting St. Petersburg's progress, to a packed crowd at the ARK Innovation Center.

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Local charities come together for Nonprofit Showcase

United Way Suncoast made good on its commitment to collaboration and capacity building with a Pinellas County Nonprofit Achievement Showcase Wednesday in St. Petersburg.

The event, held at Foundation for a Healthy St. Pete’s Center for Health Equity, followed similar showcases in Hillsborough and DeSoto Counties the day before. In addition to providing direct support and hosting its own programming, United Way Suncoast invests in other community organizations by partnering with Results 1st, a for-profit company designed to help nonprofits achieve their goals.