TradeWinds vote postponed after marathon discussion

After a public hearing that began at 4 p.m. Monday and ended at 12:45 a.m. Tuesday, St. Pete Beach City Commissioners came to a familiar conclusion - postponing a vote.

South Florida-based 1754 Properties has proposed a massive expansion that would bring three new hotel towers to the TradeWinds Island Resort's 25-acre beachfront property. The St. Pete Beach Planning Board unanimously approved a conditional use permit and development agreement in March.

St. Pete bank becomes small business lending leader

Commissioner, city councilman address stadium project concerns

Is St. Petersburg meeting its housing goals?

A recent housing update provided several notable statistics as St. Petersburg’s leadership works to facilitate 7,800 new units by 2030.

Amy Foster, housing development administrator, began her presentation to city council members at an April 11 committee meeting by noting that Mayor Ken Welch added 1,050 units to the city’s goal last year. St. Petersburg saw a net annual increase of 1,365 residences in 2023, an 8% year-over-year decrease.

Welcome to Florida: Mounds and middens

Create

Samantha Vancil

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Subscribe    Unsubscribe    Contact    Partner