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Workforce housing is workforce development
Welcome to the Catalyst’s Community Voices platform. We’ve curated community leaders and thinkers from all parts of our great city to speak on issues that affect us all. Visit our Community Voices page for more details. St. Petersburg’s housing affordability challenge is often…

Developer: Waterfront project fees could fund climate resilience
"These fees would be required to be spent on new resiliency-related capital projects that benefit the new buildings."

Ground broken for Clearwater Executive Airport terminal
The structure will be home to a flight school and feature a flight simulator.

Airport lands $13.6 million federal grant, $750,000 from state

Planning board rejects Hernando Beach rezoning

Pinellas County moves to get ahead of AI data center growth
The Forward Pinellas board includes county commissioners and elected officials from throughout the county.

Places This Week: Palm Harbor estate on 2.5 acres of land
The Catalyst’s weekly roundup of notable Pinellas County real estate news.

John’s Pass dredging helped, but sand is reaccumulating
"When anyone else needs sand, come to this location and grab it."

Treasure Island plans new home for public works, police and fire
The Public Works campus suffered extensive damage during the 2024 hurricane season.

Central Avenue sidewalk project widens
The Downtown Partnership is creating a “larger plaza area” for small business, restaurant and bar owners to utilize.

New Affordable Units in East Tampa to Serve Those at Risk of Homelessness
New Affordable Units in East Tampa to Serve Those at Risk of Homelessness Tony D. Wed, 07/15/2026 - 08:28 am Mercy Oaks II was built on the site of a former strip mall in Tampa. A photo of the kitchen inside one of the Mercy Oaks II units. City of Tampa Celebrates Opening of…

Tim Draper’s venture network eyes ARK’s proposed Deuces innovation center
Letter obtained by the Catalyst says Draper University and portfolio companies are interested in supporting Corridor 22 proposal.