Owner shares emerging vision for coveted Derby Lane site
Sagi Genger believes something big is brewing at “probably one of the most important sites for development in an urban area in the United States.”. Genger is the CEO of Rally Development, which owns the 131.5-acre Derby Lane site in St. Petersburg. The property at 10490 Gandy Blvd. in St. Petersburg was formerly home...
Annual Shopapalooza Festival will be held in St. Petersburg this weekend
Every Thanksgiving weekend, millions of Americans spend their hard-earned dollars on national Black Friday deals. Ester Venouziou believes supporting local and small businesses is even more important. This led her to create the first Shopapalooza Festival in 2010 to replicate a Black Friday-style event for these...
Families, staff left in limbo after unexpected closure of St. Petersburg preschool
A St. Petersburg preschool closed abruptly this week, leaving more than a dozen staff members jobless and dozens of families scrambling to find childcare just days before the Thanksgiving holiday.
‘The night was real tough’: Boaters in Florida rescued after clinging to capsized catamaran...
A boater who set out on a fishing trip to celebrate his 70th birthday is recounting the hours spent offshore after his catamaran capsized.
St. Pete purchases land to expand its parks and create more neighborhood green space
The Sunshine City is getting a little greener. St. Pete is stepping up its investment in public parks, reflecting an ongoing commitment to the beautification of neighborhood green spaces. The city has recently spent around $3 million to acquire properties located next to three existing parks. These purchases allow...
St. Pete reaches preliminary deal to buy CSX rail line running through downtown St....
A years-long effort to bring a key stretch of the CSX rail corridor in downtown St. Pete into public ownership, including the segment that cuts directly through Ferg’s Sports Bar & Grill, is finally moving forward. According to an October 15th email from St. Pete Transportation and Parking Management...
St. Pete business has been selling handmade pieces for 23 years
ST PETERSBURG, Fla. - For over 23 years, the Craftsman House has been selling handmade crafts from local and national artists. "We'll have people come in to buy a coffee mug, and they'll actually try it on and see how it feels in their hand," Craftsman House owner Jeff Schorr explained. "They'll go through five or...
4-car crash in Pinellas County leads to drug bust: FHP
A crash involving four cars in Pinellas County led to a drug bust, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Returning to the statehouse: The Crown Act hopes to make a comeback
State lawmakers may be on track to explore returning legislation known as the 'Crown Act.' It's a bill looking to ban hair discrimination, hoping to protect students who wear their hair naturally in styles like locks, afros, and braids.
Florida leads nation in child drownings: New legislation aims to prevent tragedies
CLEARWATER, Fla. - Florida has earned a heartbreaking distinction as the state with the highest number of deadly child drownings in the nation. Last year alone, 110 children lost their lives to drowning in Florida, and this year is already on track to surpass that grim statistic. In response, state...
