New Largo City Hall opens next week, marking downtown redevelopment milestone
LARGO, Fla. — In one week, the new $85-million Largo City Hall will officially open its doors for the first time. This long-awaited facility, called Horizon West Bay, sits at the heart of downtown Largo. This project has been years in the making. Groundbreaking took place in October 2022...
After trial cut short, Pinellas Schools mulls future of weapon detection systems
LARGO, Fla. — After a trial period for weapons detection systems at two high schools was cut short, Pinellas County Schools Superintendent Kevin Hendrick plans to discuss any potential future for the program with school board members Tuesday. In early April, the district started a pilot program at Gibbs...
Smash Hit: Pro Pickleball’s Biggest Stars Are Heading To St. Petersburg
Florida Smash ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The fast-growing world of professional pickleball is officially landing...
Coastal areas dodge most storms, but a few could still pop up tonight
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - After a more active storm setup developed across parts of Florida Tuesday, coastal areas like Sarasota and Bradenton appear likely to avoid the worst of the weather as the strongest storms continue favoring inland and eastern sections of the state. A few isolated showers or thunderstorms...
Two Chefs Bring New Orleans Brunch to St. Pete Sunday
The Tides Market and Eat, Art, Love will host a New Orleans-style brunch collaboration on Sunday, May 17. It starts at 8 am and wraps up at 2 p.m. You'll find Eat, Art, Love at 589 22nd St. S. in St. Pete's Warehouse Arts District. Chef Jon and Chef Mario...
Florida gas prices remain above $4 per gallon
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Florida drivers are still feeling pressure at the pump. AAA listed Florida’s average price for regular gas at $4.357 a gallon Tuesday, while the national average stood at $4.504. In the Bradenton-Sarasota-Venice metro area, the average price for regular gas was $4.321 a gallon. That...
SoDough Square Expands to Tampa Bay With Unique Detroit-Style Pizza
SoDough Square will open its first Tampa location at 138 S. Dale Mabry later this summer. The company made the announcement last week. This Central Florida-based chain specializes in Detroit-style pizza, and the South Tampa opening marks its fifth location. The chain launched its first Tampa Bay Area spot in...
Police investigating drive-by shooting at Gulfport Airbnb
GULFPORT, Fla. (WFLA) — A targeted, drive-by shooting occurred at an Airbnb in Gulfport early Monday morning, the police department said. Officers were dispatched to 9th Avenue South just after 2:30 a.m. on May 11, after receiving reports of gunshots in the area. The Gulfport Police Department said the home was being r
Buttermilk Eatery to replace Urban Brew & BBQ in the Grand Central District
A popular local restaurant known for its oversized breakfast platters and robot food runners is heading to the Grand Central District this summer. Buttermilk Eatery will open at 2601 Central Avenue, taking over the former Urban Brew & BBQ space, which closed last September after 12 years in business. The...
This massive Florida gallery features surreal glass sculptures that feel like something out of...
Tucked along Central Avenue in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida, the Chihuly Collection is one of the most jaw-dropping art experiences in the entire Southeast. The gallery showcases the legendary glass sculptures of Dale Chihuly, an artist whose work looks like it belongs in a fantasy world rather than on planet Earth
