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...
Parkgoer shares frustrating image of aftermath of large public event: ‘It’s ridiculous that this...
Some comments focused on possible solutions to the problem. Parkgoer shares frustrating image of aftermath of large public event: 'It's ridiculous that this is allowed to happen' first appeared on The Cool Down .
The plan for progress at St. Petersburg Fire Rescue
ST. PETERSBURG — I’ve been blessed to serve for 23 years as an elected official. In that time, I’ve learned to appreciate the value of constructive criticism and healthy debate, and I encourage honest dialogue, as long as facts guide the conversation. However, I have also seen the damage that misinformation — “loud...
Drift away: Courtyard bar unveiled for St. Pete’s Sundial
A vibrant yet laid-back courtyard bar with seating for approximately 76 people is on tap for the Sundial retail complex in downtown St. Petersburg. Paradise Ventures and Ally Capital Group, the plaza’s owners, unveiled plans for Drift in a recent court settlement. Florida 2005 Theaters LLC, an entity created by the...
40 new townhomes coming to Pinellas Park from D.R. Horton
A vacant stretch of land in the heart of Pinellas Park is slated to become a 40-unit townhome development. National homebuilder D.R. Horton, in partnership with St. Pete-based HP Capital Group, is moving forward with a new project called Townes at Island Lake, located at 4210 78th Avenue North. The...
Foundation for a Healthy St. Pete hopes to bridge gaps to improve health equity
The Foundation for a Healthy St. Pete and Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital awarded 20 St. Pete-area nonprofits a $10,000 grant today, aiming to increase capacity building in the community.
384-unit apartment community proposed near U.S. 19 in Pinellas Park
Houston-based real estate developer The Hanover Company has submitted plans for a new 384-unit apartment community with affordable housing in Pinellas Park. The project would be built on a vacant 24.31-acre site near the intersection of Gateway Centre Boulevard and US 19, within the Gateway Centre Business Park....
Largo residents experience flooding issues in neighborhood
Homeowners in Largo are expressing growing concerns over chronic flooding issues that worsen with each rainfall, urging the local government to address infrastructure needs.
