📢 Apply by April 22 for South St. Pete CRA Advisory Committee
Pinellas County is looking for one new member to join the South St. Petersburg Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) Citizen Advisory Committee. This group helps guide redevelopment plans and policies for the South St. Pete CRA.
St. Petersburg Man Charged After Threatening Call to MacDill Air Force Base
TAMPA — A St. Petersburg man is facing a federal charge after investigators say he made threats involving an explosive device following a recent incident at MacDill Air Force Base. According to a federal criminal complaint filed in the Middle District of Florida, Jonathan James Elder is charged with...
Why Locals ADORE This CUTE Hidden Gem Restaurant in Gulfport, FL
If you blink driving down Beach Boulevard in Gulfport, you might just miss Pia’s Trattoria—and that would be a genuine shame, because this little Italian gem has been quietly stealing hearts since 2005. 🍝🌿. This family‑owned and operated Italian eating house lives by one beautifully simple promise:...
City considers affordable housing on vacant Jamestown lots in downtown St. Pete
The City of St. Petersburg is moving forward with a plan to create new affordable housing on a collection of vacant, city-owned lots near the Jamestown Apartments and Townhomes, just west of Unity Park near downtown. The proposal centers on nine infill parcels totaling about 1.7 acres, located between 12th...
St. Pete home of Florence Robinson, owner of historic Floronton Hotel, is now for...
The 2,396-square-foot home has since been remodeled and updated over the years, but now comes with five bedrooms and four bathrooms, as well as a circular Augusta brick driveway, a private in-law suite, a hot tub, a whole house generator, and a dock overlooking Boca Ciega Bay. The post St. Pete home of Florence...
Around town: Pinellas County news briefs
Pinellas County Urban Forestry will host a tree giveaway for county residents at 4550 126th Ave. N, Clearwater, from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 18. A variety of tree species will be available at this drive-thru event on a first-come, first-served basis. Each household may receive up to two trees to help improve...
Delicious wine bar opens in St. Pete’s Warehouse Arts District
Delicious (that’s the name, not our review) offers a selection of red, white and sparkling wines, alongside beer and a short list of mocktails. The wine list is intentionally limited, with a rotation of 11 wines rather than an extensive catalog. The post Delicious wine bar opens in St. Pete’s Warehouse Arts District...
St. Pete Rooftop Bar Unveils Asian-Fusion Menu Under New Executive Chef Tony Van Hang
Sparrow Rooftop hired Executive Chef Tony Van Hang. A fresh Asian-fusion menu debuted at the EDGE District bar atop The Moxy hotel at 1234 Central Ave. Van Hang spent decades cooking. He grew up in Vietnam, then worked stateside in kitchens for years. His background made him perfect to overhaul what diners eat here.
Motorcyclist caught going nearly 150 mph on U.S. 19 in Pinellas County: FHP
A motorcyclist was arrested under Florida's "Super Speeder" law after troopers said they caught him flying down U.S. 19 going nearly 150 mph.
đźš° New Extreme Water Restrictions Start April 3 in Pinellas
Starting April 3, 2026, Pinellas County will move to a Modified Phase III “Extreme” Water Shortage Order because of ongoing drought. Residents and businesses must follow stricter rules to conserve water:
