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...
St. Petersburg breaks ground on 264-unit affordable housing development
St. Petersburg broke ground on Fairfield Avenue Apartments this month, a 264-unit affordable and workforce housing development near the city’s Warehouse Arts District, marking what leaders call a major step in expanding housing options across a range of income levels. The general contractor is KAST Construction....
St. Pete Cop Quits After Guilty Verdict in Hard Rock Bomb Leak
A St. Petersburg police officer has resigned after an internal command review board found him guilty of department violations tied to the high-profile bomb case at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Tampa. The internal finding stems from an investigation that concluded the officer shared restricted law-enforcement...
Replaying Planet Retro Records’ Punk Rock Flea Market
Valentine’s Day was as much crash as it was cuddles. The Punk Rock Flea market hosted by independent record store Planet Retro Records made its roaring return to downtown St. Petersburg on Feb. 14. For fans of punk subculture, community and music, strolling through the market was sweeter than...
St. Pete’s Sunrise Crew hosts adult field day this Saturday in North Shore Park
If your ideal Saturday includes sunshine, community, and at least one moment where a fully grown adult gets way too emotionally invested in capture the flag, Sunrise Crew Field Day is your kind of chaos. Sunrise Crew, the St. Pete morning workout group known for its early HIIT meetups and strong local following, is...
Rain could reshape St. Petersburg Grand Prix race weekend
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Rain expected Friday and into Saturday could significantly impact this weekend’s St. Petersburg Grand Prix, forcing teams, officials and fans to prepare for rapidly changing conditions on the downtown street circuit. With practice, qualifying and multiple races scheduled over two days, wet...
The secret to a close-up, cheap Grand Prix of St. Pete experience
The Sunshine City becomes an international IndyCar track for the Firestone Grand Prix this weekend, thanks to local manpower. The post The secret to a close-up, cheap Grand Prix of St. Pete experience appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .
Family-Run Dads’ Kitchen Opens at Central Avenue Location in St. Pete
Dads' Kitchen and Co. has opened at 2105 Central Ave. in the Grand Central District. The restaurant took over where 2D Cafe once stood. Breakfast and lunch are served from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. seven days a week. Nick Ellis and Joseph Christianson own the place. Both are fathers...
