Multi-faceted nonprofit needs help driving its mission
The heat is on for Hope Villages of America, which needs a reliable, refrigerated truck to help distribute over six million pounds of food to people in need across Pinellas County. Sen. Nick DiCeglie, the Clearwater-based nonprofit’s CEO, said maintaining the current fleet has created overhead issues. While cost...
Treasure Island turmoil: Commissioner’s texts spark resident backlash
TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. - Treasure Island residents say their city is in turmoil. Since Hurricane Helene devastated parts of the Tampa Bay coast last year, the community has faced major leadership shakeups including:. Cycling through two mayors and four city managers in a single year. Loss of 38 city staff...
Thai Hala Opening in St. Petersburg
A new Thai restaurant is preparing to join St. Petersburg’s Central Avenue restaurant lineup: Thai Hala. According to plan review documents submitted by Thai Hala LLC, this new spot will open at 7224 Central Avenue, in the space formerly occupied by Azucar Cuban Cafe. What Now confirmed news of...
St. Petersburg drops ‘diversity,’ ‘equity’ from department names
St. Petersburg is quietly renaming two city offices that include the words “diversity” and “equity” in their titles. Effective Oct. 1, the Office of Equity, which aims to make and carry out policies and practices that put everyone on the same playing field in and out of City Hall, will become the Office of Community...
Treasure Island commissioner apologizes for suggestive texts to constituent, blames it on ‘insomnia’
A Treasure Island city commissioner issued an apology for sending strange and suggestive texts to one of his constituents last week.
‘It’ a mess!’ COVID vaccine access remains spotty and confusing in FL
Our I-Team is hearing from Floridians who want a COVID vaccine but still can’t find a pharmacy giving out the shot.
Lucky U Cycles Raises $30,000 for Seminole Linemen Families
This past Saturday, Lucky U Cycles in Wildwood saw a remarkable outpouring of support as people from at least five counties turned out to raise money for three linemen caught in a tragic worksite accident. More than 300 people came through during the all-day event, helping raise $30,000 through auctions, raffles,...
Hospital throws impromptu wedding for Florida couple
James and Melissa were so excited to get married. Weeks before, the couple learned that James was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer. That paused their plans to get married. Others stepped in to make sure their wedding happened, even if different than initially planned. In a week, Parrish Medical Center and others...
Jazz percussionist Gumbi Oritz joins The Crew in St. Pete this week
This Tampa Bay jazz concert features a rare appearance from percussionist Gumbi Ortiz who brings the sounds of both Harlem and Havana to St. Pete. The post Jazz percussionist Gumbi Oritz joins The Crew in St. Pete this week appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .
Beachcomber ready to reopen after hurricanes
On the Beachcomber Resort’s marquee is a message that has been a year in the making. Kailey Tracy reports.
