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Take Two on Tuesday with Mayor Love – Clarification on Tax Bill
Mayor Karen Love addresses Gulfport residents to clarify common misconceptions about the SJR-2F tax proposal ahead of the November vote, explaining how property taxes are assessed and collected while breaking down proposed homestead exemption increases. She also outlines the…
Shooting the ‘works: Pinellas County July 4 celebrations
The big bam boom of fireworks displays will resonate far and wide in Pinellas County Saturday, as it’s not only the 4th of July (hey, that worked out nicely) but the occasion of our country’s 250th birthday. So expect a little more pyro in this year’s pyrotechnics. In St.…
Councilmember Shaw Reports on the Duette Preserve
Councilmember Marlene Shaw attended a presentation on Manatee County's Gopher Tortoise Long-Term Recipient Site at Duette Preserve, where officials shared updates on the successful relocation and conservation of gopher tortoises displaced by development projects. The program…
Councilmember Shaw Reports on the Proposed Skyway Pilot Station
Councilmember Marlene Shaw attended a presentation on the proposed replacement of the historic Egmont Key Pilot Station with a new facility near the Sunshine Skyway. The discussion focused on plans to improve storm resilience, support safe navigation for commercial vessels,…
Councilmember Shaw Reports on the Property Tax Proposal
Councilmember Marlene Shaw participated in a Florida League of Cities briefing on proposed property tax legislation and its potential impact on municipalities across the state. The discussion focused on a proposed constitutional amendment to increase the homestead exemption, the…
Councilmember Shaw Reports on the Tampa Bay Regional Resiliency Summit
Councilmember Marlene Shaw attended the Tampa Bay Regional Resiliency Summit, where regional leaders, emergency managers, and resilience experts discussed innovative strategies to strengthen communities against flooding, hurricanes, and climate impacts. Topics included resilient…
Councilmember Shaw Reports on Private Sewer Lateral Rehabilitation Programs
Councilmember Marlene Shaw attended Sierra's Environmental Think Tank for Elected Leaders, where representatives from Gulfport, St. Petersburg, and Pinellas County discussed strategies to reduce inflow and infiltration in private sewer laterals through rebate and replacement…
Councilmember Shaw – Suncoast League of Cities Meeting – May 7, 2026
Councilmember Marlene Shaw attended the May Suncoast League of Cities meeting, where members received updates on flood resilience resources and state legislative priorities. Presentations highlighted free planning tools and grant opportunities through the American Flood…
Demolition permit filed for future site of 50-story Waldorf Astoria Residences St. Petersburg
A demolition permit has been filed for the City Center office tower parking garage in downtown St. Pete, the future site of the 50-story Waldorf Astoria Residences St. Petersburg. The garage, located at 150 2nd Avenue South, will be removed as part of the redevelopment. The…
Seven visions emerge for three-acre Commerce Park site in south St. Pete
The City of St. Pete is one step closer to deciding the future of a three-acre property at Commerce Park in south St. Pete. In April, the City issued a request for proposals (RFP) for a collection of 19 city-owned parcels along 22nd Street South in the Deuces corridor. The site,…
Looking ahead: The month of July in the arts
Who, and what, in arts and entertainment will soon be heading our way?
Five ways to give back and get involved in your community
Channel your energy into giving back to the community.