Pinellas County has a waste conundrum

While Pinellas County’s Waste-to-Energy (WTE) facility burns an average of 2,700 tons daily, a growing population will soon create more refuse than the facility can process.

The excess garbage then heads for the area’s only landfill and takes up 10 times more space than if incinerators reduced it to ash. Solid Waste officials alerted residents in a virtual meeting Monday evening that Pinellas - the state’s most densely populated county - is reaching its waste capacity.

St. Pete’s affordable housing subsidies continue rising

Downtown residential tower will proceed, DRC declares

Main Library renovations approach $17 million

Vintage Pinellas: The enigma of Captain Wilson Hubbard

Hyde Park’s Forbici heads to downtown St. Pete

The ownership group behind Forbici Modern Italian has announced plans to bring a unique concept to a reimagined Sundial plaza in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg.

The South Tampa staple has amassed a loyal following from its first location in Hyde Park Village. Jeff Gigante, co-founder of Next Level Brands, believes Forbici can help revitalize the “underperforming” shopping, dining and entertainment complex adjacent to St. Pete’s bustling Beach Drive.

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