State bans pavement art, threatens to withhold funding
St. Petersburg must remove and prohibit street murals honoring the city’s diversity and inclusivity, along with any other roadway and sidewalk art, or potentially lose state funding. An internal Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) memo dated June 30 highlights the state’s prohibition of pavement or surface...
Some residents unconvinced Treasure Island beach renourishment project will work
TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. — The city of Treasure Island hosted a public meeting Wednesday night, detailing an approved beach renourishment project. While already approved, some residents still oppose the idea. Those homeowners say they are unconvinced about signing an easement, saying the last renourishment project did...
Legislative changes increase density in St. Pete neighborhoods
Residential neighborhoods in St. Petersburg could soon see 10-story mixed-use buildings adjacent to single-family homes, following changes to the state’s Live Local Act. Districts and structures designated as historic after Jan. 1, 2000, are not exempt from the increased density allowances provided by Senate Bill...
St. Petersburg and USF Launch Immersive Marine Science Camp to Empower Middle Schoolers
In an innovative move to foster youth education, the City of St. Petersburg, in partnership with the University of South Florida, has introduced a new program designed to provide middle schoolers with an immersive learning experience in marine science, entrepreneurship, and digital marketing. This initiative,...
Pinellas schools help to close achievement gap between girls and boys with ‘Camp Read...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — It’s not necessarily a competition between boys and girls when it comes to reading, but if it were a competition, girls would win. For the 2023-2024 school year, Florida’s Department of Education reports a 6% gap between female and male students on English Language Arts achievement.
Roe’s Café reopens in St. Pete with globally inspired menus and new breakfast service
Roe’s Café & Catering, the culinary brainchild of Chef Olivia Pedroff, has officially reopened at its new location, 1100 94th Avenue North in St. Petersburg. Known for its globally inspired specials and community-focused service, Roe’s continues to build on its legacy as both a beloved café and full-service catering...
Apollo Beach residents rally to keep hometown mail facility open
APOLLO BEACH, Fla. - Apollo Beach residents are hoping to keep their hometown mail facility from shutting down in September and they began circulating a petition to keep it open. "This is a homey little hometown thing, and we have less and less of those things as the development occurs...
Pinellas County deputy now ‘a pro’ after rescuing injured pelican
A Pinellas County deputy rescued a pelican with an injured wing Thursday, and although it was his first time holding a pelican, he proved that when it comes to handling the large birds, he is no bird-brain.
Lake Maggiore Apartments to remove community garden, downsize dog park for more parking
When the Lake Maggiore Apartments opened last year, the south St. Pete community promoted itself as a luxury, eco-conscious development with the city’s first edible urban garden. Now, the lush garden and much of the adjacent dog park will be demolished to make way for additional parking on the...
HCA Florida Healthcare opens new ER in Apollo Beach
HCA Florida’s Apollo Beach 24/7 ER at 5485 U.S. 41 N is now open, ready to serve your family with expedient and compassionate care. “We saw the need for emergency services closer to home in the Apollo Beach area and invested more than $14 million to bring them to this rapidly growing community along U.S. 41,” said...
