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Sunlake cross country already plotting return to state

St. Pete teen signed by Lamborghini as junior driver

St. Pete tentatively keeps millage steady; property tax debate grows
Council kept the rate at 6.4525 mills as property taxes, utility costs and affordability take center stage in the mayoral race.

Clearwater dominates Countryside in battle of unbeaten rivals

St. Pete considers making room for taller buildings
Commissioners unanimously recommended the changes to City Council.

USF Athletics and Power Design announce partnership
The University of South Florida Athletics department has formed a career development partnership with St. Petersburg-based design-build contractor Power Design. According to a prepared statement, the goal is to “educate Bulls student-athletes on internships and future employment…

PSTA receives $850,000 for St. Pete ferry dock
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority has received $850,000 in federal funding to help construct a permanent dock in downtown St. Petersburg for the upcoming Tampa Bay Ferry service. U.S. representative Kathy Castor, St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch, PSTA leaders and Hubbard’s…

Nesmith, Etienne too much for Freedom as Wharton rolls to a 59-0 win

No St. Pete Catalyst on Monday, the Labor Day holiday
There won’t be a St. Pete Catalyst Monday, Sept. 7 (Labor Day). We’ll publish again Tuesday the 8th.

Singing high and loud: The Ann Wilson interview
Heart's lead singer performs Thursday, Sept. 10 at the Capitol Theatre in Clearwater.

SharkMakers youth accelerator to launch collegiate program
Once known as the Next Gen Tech 360 program, the effort was initially designed for high school students.

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