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St Pete Catalyst
Published August 07City announces National Black Business Month events
In celebration of National Black Business Month, the City of St. Petersburg, in partnership with the St. Pete Greenhouse, will “roll out a monthlong lineup of events designed to connect residents with Black entrepreneurs across St. Petersburg and business owners with resources,”…
St Pete Catalyst
Published August 06City to host ‘Second Saturday’ sandbag event
The City of St. Petersburg will host its next “Second Saturday” sandbag distribution event Saturday at the Pavement Traffic Operations Building, at 1744 9th Avenue N., from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more information, visit this link.
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay
Published August 05Meet Doretha, a St. Pete woman who gives away water bottles in the name of kindness
A man crossed Central Avenue from the Grand Central Bus Terminal, approached Doretha’s folding table and asked whether she was giving away water. Doretha smiled, said yes, and handed him a cold bottle. He thanked her, pressed it against his forehead and then his chest before…
Tampa Bay Beacons
Published August 05Independence Day event nets 23 new VFW members
St Pete Catalyst
Published August 04Educated voters build a stronger St. Pete
Informed voting ensures that the choices made reflect the values of the people who live here.
St Pete Catalyst
Published August 03Amplify Women Tampa Bay’s Annual Summit is this week
The event will take place at the James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art Friday and Saturday.
Tampa Bay Beacons
Published August 03Pets of the week
St Pete Catalyst
Published August 01Five ways to give back and get involved in your community
Channel your energy into giving back to the community.
I Love the Burg
Published July 31Amplify Women Tampa Bay’s 3rd annual summit brings star-studded leadership event to St. Pete
On August 7-8, Amplify Women Tampa Bay (AWTB) is hosting its 3rd Annual Summit, Navigators of Change: Women at the Helm, at The James Museum in downtown St. Petersburg. Founded […]
I Love the Burg
Published July 30Meet St. Pete Turning Out, the local group helping to get St. Pete to the polls this election season
“St. Pete Turning Out” is a voter drive and a fundamental reimagining of civic participation. Spanning nine days from August 8 through August 16, 2026, this first-of-its-kind initiative is anchored […]
WMNF 88.5
Published July 29Pinellas protesters join a nationwide Day of Action
Dozens of people gathered in Largo as part of a nationwide Day of Action, calling for an end to the 287(g) program and seeking justice for two immigrant fathers.
Tampa Bay Beacons
Published July 27