Saint Petersburg FL

The Historic Kenwood Neighborhood Association, located between 1st Ave. N. and 9th Ave. N. in St. Petersburg, is on a mission to bring more shade and greenery to its streets. The group recently launched a community fundraising effort to plant 30 new trees throughout the neighborhood, with the goal of raising $20,000...

Dynasty Financial Partners, a St. Petersburg-based services company for independent wealth management advisory firms, is moving its headquarters to a 46-story mixed-use tower under construction in the city. The firm has signed a 15-year lease for 45,000 square feet of space at The Residences 400 Central at Central...

One of St. Pete’s most iconic buildings is getting ready for a major comeback. The historic Manhattan Casino, located at 642 22nd Street S. in the heart of The Deuces, is set to reopen in spring 2026 as a reimagined two-level event space, according to reporting by the Tampa Bay Business Journal (TBBJ).

The Studio Public House. (Photo by Ryan Williams-Jent) ST. PETERSBURG | The Studio Public House announced June 23 that the Grand Central District staple will close this summer. Formerly a Pom Pom’s Teahouse and Sandwicheria, owners Mike and Ali Crippin purchased the restaurant in 2019 before rebranding to The Studio...

DUNEDIN, Fla. - A Utah man faces grand theft charges after investigators say he emailed the City of Dunedin posing as a contractor and stole more than $663,000. According to an arrest affidavit filed by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, the city received an email in June 2024 from someone claiming to represent...

St. Petersburg Pride is coming up this weekend, and here's everything you need to know before you go.

MONROE COUNTY, Fla. – A parking dispute at a popular Islamorada restaurant escalated into violence Sunday evening, leading to the arrest of a Largo, Florida man. Anthony James Joseph, 28, was charged with battery after admitting to repeatedly punching another man. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office responded to a...

A man identified as Clearwater resident, Kwanza J. Taylor Watson, 46, was charged with attempted first-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon following a shooting at Ridgecrest Park on June 15, 2025. Ridgecrest Park is located at 12000 Ulmerton Road in Unincorporated Largo. According to a...

TAMPA, Fla. — A Hillsborough County high school teacher has pleaded guilty to federal charges connected to an international gun smuggling conspiracy involving a Trinidad-based criminal organization. Shannon Lee Samlalsingh, 46, admitted to conspiring to make false statements to firearms dealers in a scheme that...

Wendy’s Closet, a beloved vintage clothing store, is moving from 2107 Central Avenue to 1912 Central Avenue this summer. A longtime local favorite for vintage and brand-name clothing is getting a new home in St. Pete at 1912 Central Avenue. Wendy’s Closet, known for its eclectic mix of new and gently used styles,...