News across Pinellas County

St. Pete designates poet laureate’s home a historic landmark
The 1937 Driftwood home where Meinke lived and wrote for more than five decades is now a St. Petersburg historic landmark. Is this conversation helpful so far?

Do I matter? Absolutely, says author John R. Miles
The author of "The Mattering Effect: Creating a Life of Meaning and Worth" will speak Tuesday.

Actor Jason London to appear at Five Bucks Drinkery
The 'Dazed and Confused' star will be taking pictures with fans and signing autographs Tuesday, Oct. 6.

Five ways to give back and get involved in your community
Channel your energy into giving back to the community.

Morean Arts Center presents a 20-year retrospective tracing the artist’s metamorphosis

St. Pete Ceramics reopens after fire
St. Pete Ceramics, at 593 22nd Street S. in the Warehouse Arts District, officially reopened Sept. 18 after a fire severely damaged the company’s studio in January. Beth Miranda and Ethan Fielder, co-owners of St. Pete Ceramics, spoke with the Catalyst about the incident in an…

Bay leaders discuss sustainability at LaunchPAD forum
Topics included technology, thoughtful practices and community outreach.

The Florida Orchestra’s high voltage fall lineup kicks off a season of sound this weekend
The Florida Orchestra, headquartered right here at home, is one of the state’s premier musical experiences. Their huge fall lineup officially begins this weekend, bringing an incredible run of concerts […]

SPLC joins call for early voting site in South St. Pete
SPLC is joining nearly 50 churches and civil rights groups who signed a letter in March asking for early voting in the Childs Park neighborhood of South St. Petersburg.

Duke Energy grants $326,500 to Florida organizations
Duke Energy and the Duke Energy Foundation have granted a collective $326,500 to 27 organizations in Florida. Entities that benefited in the Greater Tampa Bay area include the City of Clearwater ($16,000), the City of Treasure Island ($5,000) and the Greater St. Petersburg Area…

Crooked Cup Cafe opens in St. Pete
Crooked Cup Cafe, at 4130 5th Avenue N., officially opened Sept. 23. The coffee shop is located in the Central Oak Park neighborhood.

Local celeb Dr. BBQ is back with a tiki-themed BBQ restaurant coming to Clearwater Beach
Local legend and BBQ star Ray Lampe, a.k.a Dr. BBQ, is back in the restaurant world in a big way. The Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach (100 Coronado Drive) today announced […]