
City Attorney Michael Dema has died at 45
June 17, 2025 - Michael Dema, managing assistant city attorney for the City of St. Petersburg, died Friday, June 13. He was 45. Dema, a St. Petersburg native, attended Stetson University College of Law and specialized in land use and environmental matters for the city. His obituary does not state a cause of death. For funeral service information, visit the website here.