St. Pete officials debunk storm code case concerns

Storm-weary St. Petersburg residents - and several realtors - have recently aired concerns after city officials opened nearly 11,000 code enforcement cases on properties potentially damaged by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Some residents say their flagged properties lack substantial damage. Others believe open cases create a stigma that makes it harder to sell homes.

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City invests in marine education center

After facing an uncertain future, a St. Petersburg education center has received a lifeline to keep its programs afloat.

For nearly 20 years, the University of South Florida’s College of Marine Science has partnered with the City of St. Petersburg to operate the Clam Bayou Marine Education Center. The education center is located in a historic home on four acres of waterfront land overlooking Boca Ciega Bay. The center offers coastal field trips for K-12 young students and professional development, career explorations and environmental stewardship events for teachers, college students and community groups.

Arts Alive! podcast: Author L.L. Kirchner

Author L.L. Kirchner is celebrating the release of her second novel, Vegas Girls. On today’s edition of Arts Alive! she talks about the origins of the book, a sequel to 2024’s Florida Girls.

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