Agencies taking latest steps to bring back rebranded ‘Tampa Bay Ferry’ service
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The latest step in the return of ferry service connecting downtown St. Petersburg and downtown Tampa is anticipated this week. The “Tampa Bay Ferry” is expected to replace the former “Cross Bay Ferry” service, which ended operations in April. What You...
Neptune Flood to anchor new Class A office building in St. Pete’s Warehouse Arts...
A new three-story office building is under construction in the Warehouse Arts District, marking the first ground-up office project in the neighborhood since the city approved the Target Employment Center (TEC) zoning overlay in 2024. The 25,000-square-foot building rising at 2133 2nd Avenue South, across from 3...
Tampa Bay faces drought, officials release water use guidelines
Cities in the Tampa Bay area are facing a drought after an abnormally dry year.
Gulfport Couple Shares Journey Restoring Historic Home and Overcoming Local Repair Challenges
In Gulfport, a homeowner is restoring a 1932 house with a flat roof and a large yard. The process began with the seller updating the fuse box. The new owners then installed hurricane windows, replaced the roof, and added a screened lanai in the backyard. Lenny, a partner who enjoys yard work, joined in maintaining...
St. Petersburg looking for contractor to revitalize marina for $148 million
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The city of St. Petersburg is poised for a transformative phase, with millions of dollars earmarked for development and new construction projects in prime real estate areas. Contractors have until December 2 to submit their proposals for the redevelopment of the city's downtown marina, a...
Florida’s Jewish Arts Scene Is Thriving, St. Pete Is Leading the Way
St. Petersburg, Florida, is becoming an unexpected center for Jewish culture, heritage, and creativity. The growing Jewish community in the St. Pete area is flourishing, with Jewish individuals dispersed throughout Pinellas and Pasco counties. This vibrant hub is, in part, supported by the Chabad Center for Jewish...
Water Restrictions are Extended: Residents Should Conserve Water
(This page was updated June 26, 2024.) The Southwest Florida Water Management District has issued a modified Stage 1 Water Shortage for Pinellas County. Effective Dec. 1, 2025, Clearwater Public Utilities water customers can water their lawns one day per week. We urge everyone to reduce wasteful and unnecessary water...
Florida City Issues New Water Restrictions As Drought Deepens
St. Petersburg officials announced that new citywide water restrictions will begin on December 1st after the Southwest Florida Water Management District issued a Phase 1 Water Shortage Order due to below normal rainfall and declining water supplies.
Woman dies after vehicle strikes e-bike in St. Pete
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — A woman died in St. Petersburg on Tuesday after a vehicle struck her e-bike. The crash happened at 7:12 a.m. at the intersection of 22nd Avenue and 49th Street North, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department. Police said the driver remained at the...
Rally Development Eyes Derby Lane for Multi-Billion Dollar Revamp with Potential Rays Stadium
Rally Development has begun pitching the 131.5-acre Derby Lane property in St. Petersburg for what CEO Sagi Genger describes as a multi-hundred-million-dollar or multi-billion-dollar redevelopment. The company acquired the site at 10490 Gandy Blvd. in April after combining with St. Petersburg Kennel Club Inc., which...
