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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.”
Food truck academy set to launch new entrepreneurs
St. Petersburg is seeking a partner to build and operate a Food Truck Academy.
$482K gap funding approved for The Grove affordable housing project
"This is a realistic dream for a regular working-class family."
Five ways to give back and get involved in your community
Channel your energy into giving back to the community.
Haneke joins FrankCrum after sale of longtime Tampa Bay firm
The founder of Haneke Design has sold the Tampa software company he built over more than two decades.
Published June 10Black men examine family ties, sexuality, and food as joy in THE HOT WING KING at American Stage
By J.A. Jones | Contributor Katori Hall’s THE HOT WING KING plays at American Stage through June 28, and it’s bringing family trauma, street life, male-on-male love, and food-as-celebration to the table for conversation. Luckily, under Kenny Moten’s well-paced direction, the…
St. Pete-based startup partners with Space Florida
“In the near term, the investment gives us a pathway to really start to develop some of the hardware.”
Published June 09Powerful Young Adults, Inc. holds Job Fair in Clearwater this Friday
The nonprofit Powerful Young Adults, Inc, will hold its 2026 Career Expo & Job Fair this Friday, June 12, from 1 pm to 4 pm at the North Greenwood Library, 905 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave, Clearwater, FL 33755. PYA’s executive director, Katrina George, shared that the goal of…
Pinellas commissioners sign Faith and Family Month proclamation
All seven Pinellas County commissioners signed a proclamation recognizing June as Faith and Family Month. The declaration has sparked debate as local officials and residents continue broader discussions over Pride Month recognition and inclusion.
Published June 02Stars shine brightly at Hollywood High
Principal Connisheia Garcia was appointed at Lakewood High School in 2023 with the goal of achieving “A” school status, and she did! Pictured above is the Lakewood High School team that made it possible. GOLIATH J. DAVIS, III, Ph.D. | Contributor ST. PETERSBURG — Lakewood High…
ARK Invest and spARK Labs to launch early-stage venture fund
The initiative is targeted to launch in the coming weeks.