Preemption puts city housing initiatives in peril

A flurry of new legislation percolating out of Tallahassee could undue months, if not years, of local work to increase support for St. Petersburg's renters.

Council members heard Thursday how two proposed bills could impede local tenant protections. City Attorney Bradley Tennant noted both preempt regulations regarding landlord-renter relationships.

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Arts Alive! podcast: Michael Francis, The Florida Orchestra

Just as The Florida Orchestra was announcing its 56th season, Music Director Michael Frances dropped by the studio for an Arts Alive! podcast. It was a freewheeling, fun conversation.

Naturally, the next season – which begins in late September – was the main topic of discussion. We did, however, talk about many things orchestra- and Tampa Bay-related, including the imminent departure of TFO CEO Mark Cantrell, who is resigning after four years in the job. Francis had nothing but praise for Cantrell, and gave him credit for helping the organization through the tough years of the pandemic.

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