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St Pete Catalyst
Published September 19Five ways to give back and get involved in your community
Channel your energy into giving back to the community.
Northeast Journal
Published September 18Meet the Mayors of the Old Northeast Halloween
When Bryan and Robin Van Vranken moved to the Old Northeast, they didn’t know that every October, their house would become the “Monster Mash” house on 17th Avenue NE. They were warned about the holiday, though. “Our realtor had said, ‘Hey, it’s a big Halloween here,’ but that was…
Northeast Journal
Published September 18Ain’t No Party Like a Scallop Party: The Great Search Continues
The Tampa Bay estuary encompasses over 400 square miles of open water and 2,300 square miles of highly developed watershed. In1993, two things happened to address the restoration of these marine and wetland environments: Tampa Bay Watch was founded, and it hosted the inaugural…
Northeast Journal
Published September 18St. Pete Looks to Build Resiliency by Investing in Flood Control
During the 2024 hurricanes 20 inches of intense rainfall and a seven-foot surge flooded between 10,000 and 15,000 homes, many businesses, and city critical facilities. Damage estimates from Hurricanes Helene and Milton exceeded $2 billion. The lion’s share of this, between $1.3…
St Pete Catalyst
Published September 18Some Museum of Fine Arts galleries to close for two months
Although the main gallery (the Hazel Hough Wing) will remain open, the Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg will temporarily close several of its collection galleries between Sept. 21 and Nov. 21 for the next phase of its Art Unbound initiative. All parts of the museum will be open…
Gulfport Council Removes Flock Camera Funding From Budget
Gulfport City Council votes 3-2 to remove $9,000 for Flock license-plate cameras, citing privacy, data ownership, and security concerns.
Gulfport Council Approves FY27 Budget After Several Changes
Gulfport City Council approved its FY27 budget after changes to tree funding, council pay, and a vacant Leisure Services position.
Gulfport Council Delays Marina Rates, Approves Garbage Increase
Gulfport City Council delayed commercial marina rates while approving garbage rate increases and updated recreation and Senior Center fees.
St Pete Catalyst
Published September 18St. Pete eyes rain gardens, reefs for flood protection
Green infrastructure uses plants, soil and engineered natural features to capture runoff where it falls.
WMNF 88.5
Published September 18The Clearwater Free Health Clinic is opening a new wellness center
The expansion comes after a report found nearly 10 percent of Pinellas County’s total population is uninsured.
St Pete Catalyst
Published September 18Cade Allen home restoration complete; The Cade rises behind it
The 90-year-old Mirror Lake residence is listed for $3.5 million, as construction advances on the 15-unit Cade condominium project.
St Pete Catalyst
Published September 18Clearwater redevelopment proposals due, but details are secret
The county will spend the next several months evaluating and negotiating redevelopment plans for nearly 25 acres.