Storm-hardening two of St. Petersburg’s wastewater treatment facilities shuttered during recent hurricanes was a prominent topic at a recent City Council meeting. Administrators will consider any...
Demand vastly outweighing supply fueled a persistent attainable housing crisis long before back-to-back hurricanes damaged nearly 16,000 homes in St. Petersburg. Local leaders are now exploring...
Still navigating the aftershocks from back-to-back hurricanes, St. Petersburg will spend at least $633 million over the next five years to bolster the city’s environmental resiliency....
A heavily traveled section of downtown St. Petersburg sidewalk and seawall nearly sank into the bay during Hurricane Milton. The area has remained a public safety...
Editor’s note: St. Petersburg officials postponed the committee meeting Wednesday morning after the Catalyst published this story. Beth Herendeen, managing director of city development, said it...
Most of the 352 University of South Florida St. Petersburg students displaced from their downtown dormitory during Hurricane Milton found temporary off-campus places to stay. However,...
Local mandatory evacuation orders encompass the St. Petersburg Municipal Marina, several areas frequented by homeless residents and downtown high-rises. City officials have prepared accordingly ahead of...
While St. Petersburg residents overwhelmingly appreciate the city’s quality of life, their views on governance, affordability and natural disaster safety are decidedly less favorable. Local leaders...
An administrative proposal to bolster arts funding would have required eliminating five new city positions. Meanwhile, officials plan to spend $725,000 celebrating the St. Pete Pier’s...
St. Petersburg City Council members heard some welcome news Thursday regarding ongoing efforts to bolster resiliency throughout the low-lying peninsula; however, time and money remain significant...
