Pinellas County School Board OKs two closures
Amidst enrollment declines and increased costs, the Pinellas County School Board voted Tuesday evening to close Pinellas Park’s Cross Bayou Elementary and Gulfport’s Disston Academy at the end of the 2025-2026 academic year. The recommendation to close the schools was unveiled at a January workshop and is a...
Step into spring at the RWC Fashion Show Luncheon
Members of the GFWC Ruskin Woman’s Club are hosting their Spring Fashion Show Luncheon from noon to 2 p.m., Saturday, March 14, and you’re invited to join them. This popular annual fundraiser will take place at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 1239 W. Del Webb Blvd., Sun City Center. Doors open at 11 a.m. for guests...
City managers navigate recovery on Pinellas County’s battered beaches
Hurricanes Helene and Milton did not just rearrange the sand on Pinellas County’s barrier islands. They rearranged the leadership. In the fall of 2024, the back-to-back storms drove record storm surge into beach communities stretching from St. Pete Beach to Indian Rocks Beach, flooding city halls, wrecking seawalls...
How to attend the Firestone Grand Prix without the hassle of traffic and parking
The annual Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg (February 27-March 1) is one of the biggest events on the calendar every year in St. Pete. It’s also a madhouse when it comes to parking and getting around downtown. This year, the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority is solving both of those problems.
17-year-old among youngest competitors in NASCAR Truck Series at Firestone Grand Prix of St....
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The track is set, the walls are up and engines are ready to roar in downtown St. Petersburg. The Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg kicks off Friday, turning the streets surrounding Albert Whitted Airport into a 1.8-mile, 14-turn street course. New this year, the NASCAR...
11 affordable townhomes completed as Habitat for Humanity wraps up The Grove in South...
Earlier this month, Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside celebrated the completion of The Grove, an 11-unit affordable townhome community at 1805 18th Avenue South in south St. Pete. The project, located three blocks east of Tangerine Plaza, was made possible after the City of St. Petersburg donated the property...
Kids get chance to shine on Broadway this spring break
This spring break, March 16–20, why not let your kids trade screen time for showtime!. The Firehouse Cultural Center and East Bay High School Drama Department have partnered to offer SPRING into Broadway musical theatre camp. From the roar of The Lion King to the joy of Mamma Mia,...
St. Petersburg Launches Sidewalk Master Plan to Close Gaps in Pedestrian Network and Improve...
St. Petersburg is developing a Sidewalk Master Plan that will identify gaps in the city’s sidewalk and curb ramp network. According to a report in St. Pete Rising, “The process will involve identifying gaps through a GIS-based inventory system and improving accessibility for residents with disabilities.” The city...
Judge denies bond for Tampa man accused of trying to kill door-to-door salesman
A man accused of trying to kill a door-to-door salesman faced a judge Thursday, as prosecutors argued his release would pose a danger to the public.
Pinellas County Traffic Alert: Roadwork And Lane Closures Set For March 1-7
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – Drivers heading through Pinellas County should prepare for a busy week on the roads as the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) kicks off a fresh round of maintenance and construction projects. Starting Sunday, March 1, through Saturday, March 7, 2026, commuters will encounter a mix...
