Tommy Whitehead grew up poor – in capital letters, he said – in rural Polk County. St. Petersburg mayor Ken Welch recently invited him to participate...
We’re asking thought leaders, business people and creatives to talk about the new year and give us catalyzing ideas for making St. Pete a better place...
A new Winter Pride festival is coming to St. Petersburg in 2025. David Fischer, owner and operator of popular St. Pete establishments The Saint, Cocktail, The...
The Zoie’s restaurant in St. Pete’s Grand Central District, described as a “place for everyone” and known as an inclusive LGBTQ+ destination, permanently closed its doors...
Despite changing attitudes and increased acceptance throughout corporate America, many openly gay builders are still told – or believe it is beneficial – to hide their...
Welcome to the Catalyst’s Community Voices platform. We’ve curated community leaders and thinkers from all parts of our great city to speak on issues that affect...
Dozens of residents poured into the Willis S. Johns Recreation Center Wednesday evening to ask the city’s department leaders about stormwater issues, neighborhood safety concerns and...
Now in her second year as Executive Director of St. Pete Pride, Nicole Berman has such a busy June – it’s Pride Month – that we...
Barely 90 seconds into his speech Thursday morning announcing the start of Pride Month in St. Petersburg, Mayor Ken Welch addressed the elephant in the room:...
