What’s next for St. Pete ahead of mayor’s state of the economy

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — St. Petersburg leaders are preparing to take a closer look at where the city’s economy stands — and where it could be headed next.

Mayor Ken Welch and the city’s economic development team will host the State of the Economy event Wednesday afternoon at the Mahaffey Theater. The annual address is meant to provide a snapshot of economic performance, including jobs, business growth and long-term trends impacting residents.

While many indicators point to continued growth, the picture is more complicated for some families…

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