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Published April 10S.T.O.R.Y. 727 continues positive impact on St. Pete youth and community
By J.A. Jones, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG – S.T.O.R.Y. (Stringing Together Obviously Remarkable Youth) 727’s impact is growing throughout St. Pete and Pinellas County. Founded in 2021, the founders — Gary Gaines, Erinn Green, Eric Jackson, and Stevmoney Medaries – have developed…
Published April 09Emmy Award-Winning Sculptor and Tubman re-enactment at Woodson this weekend
ST PETE – The Woodson African American Museum of Florida is honored to welcome Emmy Award-winning sculptor Wesley Wofford this weekend in celebration of his powerful piece, “Harriet Tubman – The Beacon of Hope,” currently on display in the museum’s Legacy Garden for its first…
Published April 04AND STILL I RISE highlights Maya Angelou and more at Brenda McMahon Gallery
Gulfport, FL – When the Florida Department of Education released a list of nearly 700 books that were removed or discontinued from public schools during the 2023-2024 school year, multi-award-winning sculptor and activist Shelly Steck-Reale fought back, using art as a vehicle for…
Published April 04Changing Systems, Changing Lives
A new grant will support multi-sector collaborations that advance systemic changes in the factors that shape our community’s health DR. KANIKA TOMALIN | President and CEO of the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg At the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg, we often call…
Published April 01Infinite Potential Learning Academy’s long-term strategy to impact south St. Pete
By J.A. Jones, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG – St. Petersburg native Twanna Monroe was a teacher for Pinellas County Schools, and after years in the system decided it was time to help create the change she wanted to see in the lives of children in her community. Realizing that many…
Published March 31St. Petersburg Water Treatment Facilities to Host Open Houses
ST. PETERSBURG, FL (March 26, 2025) – The City of St. Petersburg is inviting residents to get a behind-the-scenes look at the City’s water treatment facilities during a series of open houses this spring. During the open houses, attendees can gain more insight into how wastewater…
Published March 28“Excavating Self: Retrieving and Reinventing” Latonya Hicks at FloridaRAMA through April 30
St. Petersburg, FL – FloridaRAMA is honored to present a solo show of work of Latonya Hicks called Excavating Self: Retrieving and Reinventing. This powerful exhibition of wall mounted mixed media assemblages explores themes of memory, identity and transformation. Coinciding with…
Published March 24City of St. Petersburg Makes $2.2 Million Available for Hurricane Recovery
ST. PETERSBURG, FL (March 11, 2025) – The City of St. Petersburg is making multiple disaster recovery assistance programs – totaling $2.2 million – available to residents, small businesses, and City employees recovering from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The assistance programs…
Published March 24First City Hall on Tour of 2025 to Feature Sunrise St. Pete Initiative
First City Hall on Tour of 2025 to Feature Sunrise St. Pete Initiative ST. PETERSBURG, FL (March 17, 2025) – St. Petersburg Mayor Kenneth T. Welch is kicking off the 2025 City Hall on Tour series with an engaging, open-house-style community event on Wednesday, March 26, from…
Published March 24Infinite Potential Learning Academy grows in South St. Pete
By J.A. Jones, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG – Twanna Monroe was born and raised in St. Petersburg, and as a teacher for Pinellas County Schools she quickly learned that many students within the community were consistently being underserved. “The same children, when entering the…
Published March 23Get Involved: Available Seats on City of St. Petersburg Boards & Committees
ST. PETERSBURG (March 20, 2025) – The City of St. Petersburg is seeking residents to serve on multiple boards and committees. See below for vacancies. Advisory Commission on Aging – three vacancies The 15 members of the Advisory Commission on Aging support, leverage and advocate…
Partner Story: The Number One cause of boating accidents in Florida
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. The State of Florida passed the mark of one million registered recreational boaters in 2022, according to…