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Abercrombie Park expansion promotes education and recreation

Visitors to Abercrombie Park now have a lot more space to explore. A newly unveiled expansion has added 2.4 acres of uplands and 1.2 acres of...

Carillon residents take St. Petersburg to court over Topgolf

A group of Carillon residents has gone to court to stop the driving range and restaurant planned by Topgolf Entertainment Group. In a complaint filed by...

‘Superheroes’ knock down obstacles in dedication at Campbell Park Resource Center

In a symbolic show of breaking down barriers, the Tampa Bay Rays’ mascot Raymond kicked aside a stack of blocks to open the new Campbell Park...

Kriseman announces ‘For All, From All’ 10-year housing initiative

While St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman’s term doesn’t end until 2022, he may already be in the business of legacy building. Kriseman stood alongside Deputy Mayor...

St. Pete sues CSX over railroad right-of-way

The City of St. Petersburg has gone to court against CSX Transportation Inc., challenging the company’s decision to sell part of the railroad right-of-way downtown. The...

City seeks lease proposals for St. Petersburg Municipal Marina

Safe Harbor Marinas, which says it is the largest owner and operators of marinas in the world, wants to lease and operate the St. Petersburg Municipal...

Technology tool helps St. Petersburg homeowners with new stormwater rates

Stormwater rates for most homeowners in St. Petersburg will be changing beginning in October. City officials are rolling out a sophisticated communications campaign and technology tools...

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How the South St. Pete CRA business grant program changed one local business for the better

Dorian Speaker’s grandfather, Willie Davis, owned a cement finishing business at 2300 4th Avenue South for 45 years. In 2015, Speaker and his wife Maria bought...