City: Trop’s roof can withstand 155 mph winds
Hurricane Milton’s highest recorded gust in St. Petersburg was 101 mph, enough to shred Tropicana Field’s teflon-coated fabric dome and splay the fragments along an adjacent interstate. St. Petersburg officials, now completing an estimated $59 million storm repair project, are confident souvenir hunters will not have...
‘Drag Queen Christmas’ to play Mahaffey
ST. PETERSBURG — Murray & Peter will present “A Drag Queen Christmas,” set for Monday, Dec. 22, 7:30 p.m., at the Duke Energy Center for the Arts — Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg. This performance is intended for a mature audience. All ticket...
Putt The Pier transforms St. Pete Pier into winter wonderland mini-golf course
The 4th annual Putt The Pier: Holiday Edition is taking over the St. Pete Pier, bringing a winter wonderland putt-putt experience to downtown. From December 15 through January 7, the Majeed Foundation Nature Walkway will be converted into an 18-hole mini golf course, complete with holiday-themed obstacles, seasonal...
Jabil Opens Catheter Development Lab
Jabil has opened a new Advanced Catheter Development Lab at its St. Petersburg, FL, headquarters, the company announced on LinkedIn. The contract development and manufacturing partner to OEMs said that the lab will expand its capabilities in minimally invasive medical device technology. Part of the Jabil Innovation...
St. Petersburg unveils city’s first purpose-built water testing lab
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — St. Petersburg unveiled the city’s first purpose-built water testing laboratory on Tuesday, which protects the environment and aims to ensure drinking water flows during hurricanes. “Clean, healthy water is essential for everything we do,” said John Palenchar, Water Resources Director. “Whether...
‘One Tree Hill’ stars play music from the show in St. Pete on Dec....
'One Tree Hill' stars Tyler Hilton & Kate Voegele play a St. Petersburg, Florida concert on Dec. 18, 2025. The post ‘One Tree Hill’ stars play music from the show in St. Pete on Dec. 18 appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .
Deadline looms for Angel Tree gifts as TikTok ‘haul’ videos spark debate
TAMPA, Fla. — Thursday is the deadline to return Angel Tree gifts in several Tampa Bay areas, including Pinellas County, and the Salvation Army says it’s seeing a surge in both need and attention this year, partly because of TikTok. Videos showing large “Angel Tree hauls” have circulated...
Michael Saunders & Company to open new downtown St. Pete office inside 46-story 400...
Sarasota-based real estate firm Michael Saunders & Company is expanding into downtown St. Petersburg with a new office on the ground floor of the 46-story Residences at 400 Central luxury condo tower, which is set to welcome its first residents later this month. The company, which has served as the...
Tyrone Middle School opens food market
Tyrone Middle School social worker Jade Jessurun was not alone in seeing a need to go the extra mile for students and their families. After having conversations with Tyrone’s principal, assistant principal and leadership team, it became clear that there was an opportunity to make a difference for the school’s...
Final parent input meeting set for Tuesday as Pinellas County school closures loom
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The final community meeting regarding the future of Pinellas County schools amid declining enrollment is set for Tuesday night. The fifth and final “Planning for Progress” meeting put on by the district will be held at Lakewood High School from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
