St. Pete sends Pinellas request to add millions to pier project
Times Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG — Mayor Rick Kriseman is closer to getting the extra millions he wants to create a "world class" Pier District. Without much preamble Thursday, City Council members voted 5-3 to amend an interlocal agreement between St. Petersburg and Pinellas County that would reallocate $14 million to help add "enhancements" to the Pier District. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Pier District to add to construction din in St. Pete's downtown If Pinellas grants St. Petersburg's request, the..>> view originalMarina Village shopping center in St. Petersburg sells for $6.2 million
The Marina Village shopping center near the Skyway Bridge in St. Petersburg has sold for $6.2 million. Colliers International Tampa Bay handled the sale of the 61,791-square-foot shopping center at 4701 34th Street S. The 6.6-acre property, built in 1985, is located in the Skyway Marina District, a city-designated district in the southernmost part St. Petersburg. Local real estate brokers say this region has "significant redevelopment potential." The city of St. Petersburg created the district ..>> view originalJesse Nevel says many St. Pete Democrats are supporting his ...
The most recent St. Pete Polls survey had Jesse Nevel in last place in the race for St. Petersburg mayor, however the Uhuru-affiliated candidate says that he's ...>> view originalElderly victim whose trike was stolen gets new wheels in St. Pete
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla (WFLA) – When a man stole Richard Griffin’s trike outside of a St. Petersburg CVS store in July, the thief stole more than a possession. He stole Griffin’s freedom. At 94-years old, the trike was his only means of getting anywhere. “I was a prisoner in my own home. Can’t walk too far,” said Griffin. “And if I don’t have a friend to bring me to the groceries… I’m a dead duck.” The theft happened on July 18 at the store located at 4260 6th Street South in St. Petersburg..>> view originalSt. Petersburg reports 3000 gallon spill of partially-treated sewage
ST. PETERSBURG — The city has reported that about 3,000 gallons of partially-treated sewage was released Wednesday at the Northeast Water Reclamation Facility. The spill happened during heavy rains at the plant at 1160 62nd Ave. NE. Officials said a pump at the facility failed, resulting in the waste leaking into the ground. "Upon further investigation, it was discovered that a pump sensor was inundated by the heavier flow of the plant due to the heavy rains," said a statement from the city. The..>> view originalCharlie Gerdes surprised by 'unfactual' rhetoric in St. Pete campaigns
The Councilman who represents St. Pete's west side of town has been listening to what a few of the candidates have said on the campaign trail; Gerdes was ...>> view originalCops: Lutz couple found passed out in running car with crying baby ...
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) – A Tampa Bay couple is facing child abuse charges after they were found passed out in a vehicle with a crying baby in the back seat, according to an affidavit. Police responded to a 911 call from the 600 block of 79th Terrace N in St. Petersburg and found Kyle Barrett, 30, and Natasha Barrett, 39, unconscious and could not wake them up. “We got a call from an anonymous caller saying that she had seen a man and a woman ..>> view originalMan caught on camera bagging senior citizen's wallet at Dollar ...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - St. Pete investigators are searching for the man who bagged a senior citizen's wallet after she mistakenly left it on a checkout counter.Iris Salzer is a 77-year-old on the go. She spends her days between running errands and volunteering at a local nursing home."I left each of their rooms with a smile on my face," said Salzer about a recent visit.But recently, in the midst of her hustle and bustle, she left a Dollar General on 49th Street North in St. Petersburg without h..>> view originalScience grant to help expand St. Petersburg College program
TARPON SPRINGS — The National Science Foundation awarded St. Petersburg College a grant last month to help expand its biomedical engineering teachings. Over the next three years, a nearly $620,000 grant from the foundation is aimed at helping the college develop a new certificate integrating medical device networking and cybersecurity. The college's Tarpon Springs campus is debuting a new biomedical engineering technology lab this fall. The grant will help the college build its biomedical engin..>> view originalFlorida Orchestra's 50th anniversary gala to feature Sting
The Florida Orchestra is celebrating its 50th birthday later this year in a big way. The orchestra is holding a 50th gala concert on Dec. 9 at the Mahaffey Theater that will feature world-renowned musician Sting. Orchestra officials are billing the event as “an intimate evening with The Florida Orchestra and Sting.” “We have a true world star coming to make music with The Florida Orchestra,” says Orchestra Music Director Michael Francis, who will share a stage with the British rock icon. “St..>> view original
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