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Sweat equity: Three new homeowners move into The Grove
“It was surreal. It’s finally set in stone. I feel the stars aligned.”
$482K gap funding approved for The Grove affordable housing project
"This is a realistic dream for a regular working-class family."
Published May 25$42 million affordable housing grant program opens in St. Pete
?BY MARK PARKER – St. Petersburg officials have launched a $42 million competitive race for developers to replenish the city’s affordable rental housing stock, which has suffered multiple blows from hurricanes in recent years. ?Funding for the new Affordable Rental Housing…
Published April 24OPINION: Hollowing Out the Neighborhood: Who owns the vacant houses in Campbell Park?
by Linsey Grove, St. Petersburg City Council District 6 Candidate, Contributor I have been going door-to-door in Campbell Park over the past seven months and have noticed something strange: numerous vacant homes that are neither for sale nor for rent. In fact, according to one…
Published April 23Return to the Square: Williams Park’s Next Chapter
Featured image: For generations, Williams Park has served as St. Petersburg’s original city square. Image via Florida Memory. On a recent Saturday during Localtopia, Williams Park didn’t feel like an afterthought. It felt like a destination. Families filled the walkways. Food…
Maritime innovation ‘Hub’ plans $34M expansion to fuel growth
“We need the other leg of the stool, private industry.”
ARK launches Gas Plant anchored investment fund
Anyone with $500 could invest in a $6.8 billion proposal to redevelop Tropicana Field and the surrounding area.
A new icon rises: Waldorf Astoria Residences redefines luxury living
Partner Stories, like this one, are promotional pieces sponsored by local businesses and organizations. Follow this link to learn more about writing your own Partner Story. In a city known for its evolving arts scene, coastal beauty and walkable downtown, a new landmark is about…