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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.
Cheesesteak Company to open brick and mortar restaurant on 4th Street in St. Pete this fall
North St. Pete is getting a taste of Philadelphia this fall, courtesy of a local food truck couple who have spent years perfecting the cheesesteak. Cheesesteak Company will open this fall at 6835 4th Street North, around the corner from the new Detroit-style pizzeria SoDough…
Published June 26Team behind NOAA site builds new trusted climate source
Built by members of the team behind NOAA’s Climate.gov, the new nonprofit resource is supported in part by more than 2,500 small donations from people who want reliable climate science information to remain accessible. Climate.us today launched the full version of its new…
24-story, 373-unit apartment tower prepares to break ground in downtown St. Pete
A Chicago development team is preparing to begin construction on a 24-story apartment tower in downtown St. Pete, bringing 373 apartments, ground-floor retail, and a rooftop lounge to a site just steps from Central Avenue. Focus is actively conducting early groundwork testing at…
Terraces at 87th could expand with 20 additional townhomes in north St. Pete
A townhome development in north St. Pete is seeking approval to add 20 more residences as the project advances to the next phase of construction. Belleair Development Group has submitted an application to expand Terraces at 87th from 112 to 132 townhomes through Florida's…
Construction begins on Naked Farmer's second St. Pete location
Farm-to-table restaurant Naked Farmer has begun renovations on a second St. Pete location. The fast-casual restaurant is slated to open in November at 2631 4th Street North, the former home of EVOS, a health-conscious fast-food chain that operated at the site for 22 years before…
September Sewing Co. brings fabrics, classes, and creativity to Seminole this fall
When Joann Fabrics closed its stores last year, many local hobbyists lost a familiar place to browse fabrics, pick up supplies, and find inspiration for their next project. This fall, one local entrepreneur hopes to help fill that void. September Sewing Co. will open at 11000…
New $7.5M veterans center planned at USF St. Petersburg, construction to begin this summer
The University of South Florida St. Petersburg (USFSP) is moving forward with a new 7,500-square-foot veterans center on its downtown waterfront campus, replacing a temporary office with a permanent home for one of Florida’s largest student veteran populations. Construction is…
Five ways to give back and get involved in your community
Channel your energy into giving back to the community.
Community gathers for healing and hope
The third annual Six Thirteen Community Block Party brought families, advocates and local organizations together Saturday to address youth mental health while honoring the memory of Keshawn Fuller.
Sweat equity: Three new homeowners move into The Grove
“It was surreal. It’s finally set in stone. I feel the stars aligned.”