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City to seek public input on Sidewalk Master Plan
The City of St. Petersburg will hold two virtual meetings to seek resident input on the Sidewalk Master Plan. The sessions are scheduled for Sept. 15 (at 6 p.m.) and Sept. 22 (at 6 p.m.). According to a prepared statement, the plan will “provide a framework for identifying,…

New dessert shop opens in downtown Dunedin

Pinellas has few rules for e-bikes. Could that soon change?

Madeira Beach backs 3-year window for parking on storm-cleared lots

The ‘new’ Manhattan Casino to be unveiled Sept. 19
The extensive remodeling came with a $4.8 million price tag.

Saturday Morning Market returns this weekend for full fall slate at Al Lang Stadium
The mornings might not quite be “crisp,” but it’s close enough for us. Elsewhere, the leaves changing is the first sign of fall, but here in St. Pete, it’s the […]

Clearwater moves to shield Stevenson Creek manatees with slow-speed zone
St. Pete Beach commissioners drop microtransit from next year’s budget

Land O’ Lakes football off to tough 0-2 start

Between words and colors: Art opens a new gathering space in Tampa

New study says municipalizing utilities will be $4.1 billion
Business leaders urge a Duke deal as St. Pete awaits its own $590,000 analysis.

UTampa introduces required AI course
The University of Tampa has introduced a required course focused on generative artificial intelligence. According to a prepared statement, the class will introduce students to “AI tools and large language models.” Additionally, it will provide learners with an opportunity to…