Saint Petersburg FL

The City of St. Petersburg expects to help 98 households rebuild storm-damaged homes, assist 288 with eligible repairs and provide disaster relief reimbursements to an additional 784 over the next year. Eligible homeowners can receive $375,000 for reconstruction, including elevation, $100,000 for rehabilitation and...

St. Petersburg, Florida, affectionately known as “St. Pete,” has blossomed into a vibrant culinary destination, earning accolades as one of America’s next great food cities. With its rich history, coastal charm, and a burgeoning food scene, St. Pete offers a diverse array of dining experiences that cater...

A flood-prone mobile home park next to Derby Lane that was devastated by last year’s hurricanes could soon be redeveloped into a new apartment community. Illinois-based Lakeshore Management, the property owner, is seeking a land use map amendment and rezoning for the 8.94-acre Twin City Mobile Home Park at 10636...

TAMPA, Fla. — The pain is lessening at the pump as Florida gas prices fall to a new 5-month low. AAA announced that state gas prices dropped by 12 cents over the last week, putting the average price per gallon $2.92. This is the lowest cost for fuel in the state since May.

More than a dozen protests are scheduled across the Tampa Bay area, joining 2,500 community events across the nation. The post Tampa Bay cities join ‘No Kings’ protests this weekend appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .

Every October, something magical happens on St. Petersburg’s Central Avenue. The street transforms into a massive Halloween celebration that draws thousands of costumed visitors from across Florida. For one night, ordinary sidewalks become a playground of ghouls, ghosts, and goblins, creating memories that last long...

St. Petersburg administrators believe installing two flood gates in Shore Acres, the city’s lowest-lying neighborhood, will benefit multiple areas along an interconnected stormwater system. Councilmember Mike Harting said the project, which would mitigate tidal and storm surge impacts, involves “damn near a quarter...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla - Millions of dollars will soon be available to help Pinellas County residents recover and rebuild from Hurricanes Idalia, Helene and Milton. The $813 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is the largest federal storm grant given to any local government in Florida...

It’s time to move on from the Downtown CRA — The Stadium Deal Is Dead. As we reported seven months ago, sunsetting the St. Petersburg Downtown CRA sounded good then — and it sounds even better now. (The yellow area in the map above shows the boundaries...

Demonstrators all across the country will be out on the streets for “No Kings Day” this Saturday. There are over 2,500 community events scheduled, including some in Hillsborough and Pinellas County. Eric Gerard is the co-coordinator for the Indivisible protest in Largo. He said No Kings Day is...