Some Florida lawmakers look to strengthen e-bike laws
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Florida lawmakers have proposed a bill that could strengthen electric bike laws. The bill would have a new licensing requirement, and riders could face fines for modifying their bike. E-bikes have changed EBike Adventures of St Pete owner Drew Pomeroy’s life. “After about 100...
CapyCove: A capybara ‘oasis’ is coming to St. Pete
A new resort in St. Petersburg will cater to massive South American rodents rather than humans, who are also invited. Brianna Holzerland, founder of CapyCove, calls the long-planned facility a tropical oasis for capybaras. The world’s largest rodent species is known for its docile demeanor and gentle disposition....
Florida bill would give Benderson Development its own taxing district at UTC
A new bill in the Florida House would turn the University Town Center into a special government district and give one of the region’s most influential developers the power to set specific rules and levy new taxes. House Bill 4091, introduced last week by State Rep. Bill Conerly, R-Lakewood...
St. Petersburg’s Once-Thriving Hotel Transformed Into A Modern Luxe Resort With Championship Golf
On Florida's west coast is St. Petersburg, a scenic destination with award-winning beaches and a vibrant downtown. While that alone is enough to get us to pack our bags and book a trip, the city is also home to an interesting slice of hotel history — those who come have the opportunity to stay overnight in the...
ECHO, a local nonprofit in Hillsborough County, is expanding services into Thonotosassa
TAMPA, Fla. — Families in the Thonotosassa area will soon see relief and support from the Emergency Care Help Organization, or ECHO for short. The nonprofit is opening a new location in Thonotosassa to reach families that have to travel long distances to get help. Stepping inside the nonprofit,...
New Gulfport environmental team begins taking tree inventory
GULFPORT, Fla. — The City of Gulfport launched its new environmental team Saturday. Its first mission is to take an inventory of the city’s trees after 2024’s storms. The initial team of about a dozen people collected data about tree species, size, condition and location outside the Gulfport Community Center.
Search underway after 2 rescued, 1 person missing near Honeymoon Island
A search was underway Sunday after two people were rescued from Pinellas County waters, and a third went missing.
HOA Cuts Down Healthy “Heritage” Shade Tree on Property Line: Leaves Homeowner in Tears
A Pinellas County homeowner faces mounting cooling costs and lost privacy after the HOA cuts down a 20-year-old oak that survived multiple hurricanes. By Senior Staff Writer, Edmond Thorne for OmniCom MultiMedia.
Anderson-McQueen Reaffirms Commitment to St. Petersburg with $1M Reinvestment in Tyrone Family Tribute Center
Anderson-McQueen Reaffirms Commitment to St. Petersburg with $1M Reinvestment in Tyrone Family Tribute Center. Grand Reopening and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony & Open House to Showcase New Options for Pinellas Families. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (January 16, 2026) – A cornerstone of the St. Petersburg community for more than...
The Record Is Clear: The City Can Plan the Gas Plant
Conceptual master plan image from the City of St. Petersburg’s 2018 Tropicana Field planning study prepared by HKS. This City-commissioned planning work shows the kind of plan-first approach St. Petersburg has already used. A common argument for a proposal-first, master-developer approach at the Gas Plant site is...
