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State awards St. Pete $2 million for Shore Acres stormwater improvements
Shore Acres will receive a new stormwater pump station and upgraded drainage infrastructure after the City of St. Petersburg secured a $2 million state appropriation for flood mitigation projects in one of the city's most flood-prone neighborhoods. The funding, included in…
Published 10 hours agoWhere are they now: Therapist Sage Marcelin bridges the gap between therapy and community building
Since our last check-in, Sage Marcelin’s journey as a clinician has been one of growth and a deepening commitment to community connection. Currently serving as a registered clinical intern, Sage […]
Published 11 hours agoReview: Is OLIVIA’s viral tableside chicken parm worth the hype?
Editor’s note: After so much success, OLIVIA announced they are extending the tableside chicken parm special through October 1. If Alexa is right (and we trust her taste) you should […]
Scholar Education launches telehealth psychology practice
The first student evaluations will be performed this month.
‘Habicast’ relaunched after hiatus
The show will provide a behind-the-scenes look at Habitat for Humanity's work throughout the Tampa Bay region.
Arts Alive! podcast: Artist Neverne Covington
Our guest today in the Arts Alive! studio is longtime St. Petersburg artist Neverne Covington, who has a solo exhibition, Into the Mystic, debuting Saturday at the Morean Arts Center. She’ll be at the opening reception, 5-9 p.m., which just so happens to coincide with the July…
Places This Week: Early century St. Petersburg office building lists
The Catalyst’s weekly roundup of notable Pinellas County real estate news.
St. Pete advances housing plan for vacant city lots
Voters would decide whether to remove the lots from the city's Charter Park and Waterfront Map.
Madeira Beach approves $115M John’s Pass hotel
The John’s Pass boardwalk is getting a major new tenant. At its Wednesday meeting, the Madeira Beach City Commission unanimously approved the development of a five-story, 87-room upscale Marriott hotel at the boardwalk’s east end, to be constructed along 129th Street E., on the…
Six-story Marriott hotel approved for John’s Pass Village on Madeira Beach
Madeira Beach commissioners unanimously approved plans Wednesday for a six-story, 87-room Marriott Tribute Portfolio hotel in the heart of John’s Pass Village. The 4-0 vote approved the project's development agreement, rezoning request, and associated right-of-way vacation.…
Great Explorations museum seeks input on Discovery Center
The hub will be a space where children can investigate engineering, space exploration, 3D printing and chemistry, among other topics.
First look at Rays’ proposed Tampa stadium interior
The new renderings include sky views through the see-thru cantilevered roof.