St. Pete Beach fires city attorney amid development backlash
August 29, 2024 - St. Pete Beach City Commissioners fired City Attorney Andrew Dickman in a 3-2 vote Tuesday as those in favor, including Mayor Adrian Petrila, sought a clean slate. Petrila also pitched a 12-month moratorium on commercial development after voting “no” on two extensive redevelopment projects earlier this year. Local government turmoil reached a crescendo in late 2023 when the entire commission, sans Petrila, resigned amid new financial reporting requirements.