"One thing to be clear about - it’s reductive and misleading to frame this as Science Center versus infrastructure."
“And it will be a service that our citizens will be proud to take.”
“I don’t want to send our kids to a place they can’t be proud of," said Mayor Ken Welch. "I think there’s a lot of community...
St. Petersburg is home to 4,218 businesses that have navigated economic downturns, soaring living costs and exponential growth to serve customers for over 20 years.
In addition to safe housing, the facility provides case management, counseling, childcare, therapeutic youth activities, education and career development.
Councilmember Brandi Gabbard said officials must discern their financial commitment to 'solving this issue, and doing it in a really big, meaningful and impactful way.'
The nonprofit helped over 900 people attain permanent housing in 2024.
The city and business owners began benefiting from what was then the Devil Rays in 1998, as they drew thousands of people to a previously underdeveloped...
The topic simmered on social media and local radio stations for a week.
“I’m concerned for the future of boating here in St. Pete,” said consultant and restaurateur Mario Farias.