News across Pinellas County

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…

Last man drumming: Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Artimus Pyle
The Artimus Pyle Band pays tribute to Ronnie Van Zant Oct. 10 in Largo.

Morean Center for Clay exhibition evokes seasonal whimsy

State investment bolsters Eckerd’s student rescue force
The $364,811 appropriation will upgrade boats and storm-damaged docks used by student volunteers who respond to hundreds of Tampa Bay maritime emergencies each year.

Last man drumming: Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Artimus Pyle
The Artimus Pyle Band pays tribute to Ronnie Van Zant Oct. 10 in Largo.

St. Pete Superhero Walk Raises $50,000 for Bleeding Disorders
Bleeding Disorders Foundation of Florida’s Superhero Fun Walk in St. Pete raised $50,000 to support families with bleeding disorders.

Inside A Little Hocus Pocus Drag Tribute With Daphne Ferraro
Daphne Ferraro joins The Big Gay Radio Show to discuss A Little Hocus Pocus, her 26-year drag career, Daphne’s Doos and her upcoming shows.

Gulfport FUMC Expands Wednesday Dinners to Welcome All
Gulfport FUMC expands its Wednesday Community Dinners with grant funding, pay-what-you-can meals and a focus on serving the wider community.

The Hillsborough and Pinellas County Urban Leagues are merging
While the Pinellas chapter of the National Urban League had planned to expand, the Hillsborough one was unable to fill vacant leadership positions — circumstances that leaders say came at just the right time.

History comes clean in ‘The Wash’ at The Studio@620
Director Erica Sutherlin reflects on playwright Kelundra Smith's historical drama.
Women entrepreneurs to discuss ‘Power of the Room’ Friday
The gathering will allow entrepreneurs to network and build relationships.

One Community Grocery Co-op takes major step toward establishing South St. Pete grocery store
In a major step toward establishing a community-owned grocery store in South St. Petersburg, the One Community Grocery Co-op (OCGC) has officially executed a $50,000 predevelopment funding agreement with the […]