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State awards St. Pete $2 million for Shore Acres stormwater improvements
Shore Acres will receive a new stormwater pump station and upgraded drainage infrastructure after the City of St. Petersburg secured a $2 million state appropriation for flood mitigation projects in one of the city's most flood-prone neighborhoods. The funding, included in…

St. Pete advances housing plan for vacant city lots
Voters would decide whether to remove the lots from the city's Charter Park and Waterfront Map.

Madeira Beach approves $115M John’s Pass hotel
The John’s Pass boardwalk is getting a major new tenant. At its Wednesday meeting, the Madeira Beach City Commission unanimously approved the development of a five-story, 87-room upscale Marriott hotel at the boardwalk’s east end, to be constructed along 129th Street E., on the…

Six-story Marriott hotel approved for John’s Pass Village on Madeira Beach
Madeira Beach commissioners unanimously approved plans Wednesday for a six-story, 87-room Marriott Tribute Portfolio hotel in the heart of John’s Pass Village. The 4-0 vote approved the project's development agreement, rezoning request, and associated right-of-way vacation.…

First look at Rays’ proposed Tampa stadium interior
The new renderings include sky views through the see-thru cantilevered roof.

Eroded by hurricanes, beaches on Anna Maria Island will get a boost this fall

This company raises Tampa Bay homes. Is it a solution to our warming world?

St. Petersburg mayor picks team to redevelop Tropicana Field land

Bright Community Trust to build 3D printed house in St. Pete
“We’re trying to basically take innovation and apply it to the design and build aspect of building a home.”

St. Pete balks at warehouse tree removal request
"They seem like they want to maintain some trees, but they want us to take their word for it."

Places This Week: 1941 Belleair estate lists for $6.5 million
The Catalyst’s weekly roundup of notable Pinellas County real estate news.