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Cade 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.

Clearwater redevelopment proposals due, but details are secret
The county will spend the next several months evaluating and negotiating redevelopment plans for nearly 25 acres.

The Royal Diaspora Coffee breakfast and coffee pop-up is a must-try in St. Pete
Coffee is one of those things we consume so automatically, so thoughtlessly, that we forget it can actually be remarkable. We don’t always deserve good coffee. And yet, against all […]

Treasure Island Approves $10.9 Million Public Safety Building
Treasure Island commissioners approved a $10.9 million public safety building Sept. 15, despite concerns about cost and flooding.

USF researchers developed flood monitoring cameras; now their funding is running out
To address flooding, USF Professor Barnali Dixon began developing static cameras that monitor water levels.

Residents push against Pinellas County immigration enforcement practices
Residents called for the Pinellas County Public Safety Council to push against the use of county resources for immigration enforcement.

The Scoop: Fri. Sep. 18, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Preliminary approval for the expansion of Palmer Ranch East was granted, amidst controversy over unconstrained growth.

Your time to shine: Pinellas Diaspora arts project is hosting free acting workshops this fall
Following a highly successful run this past June, the Pinellas Diaspora Arts Project (PDAP) has announced the return of its hit ALYK Community Theater Project. This popular series offers free […]

Embarc Collective to expand presence in St. Petersburg
Blake Investment Partners has made a five-year commitment to provide office space to the startup hub.

Treasure Island approves new public safety facility
The project is expected to cost approximately $10.8 million.

Peacock Home to open on Central Avenue Oct. 1
Peacock Home, which will offer curated home goods and vintage items among other products, will officially open its doors Oct 1, according to a post on the establishment’s Facebook page. The store will be located at 2635 Central Avenue.

SOTD 9/18/2026: Youth Envy by Luxury Mane
The WMNF Song of the Day for September 18, 2026 is “Youth Envy” by Luxury Mane St. Petersburg’s undeniable hitmaking rock ‘n’ roll agents Luxury Mane are back, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to celebrate the release of their single “Youth Envy” dropping TODAY, as the first…