St. Petersburg commission approves Tierra Verde Marina plan after hearing
St. Petersburg’s Development Review Commission approved the Tierra Verde Marina plan after a heated May 6-7 hearing and resident pushback.
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USF St. Petersburg marine science lab fire may be a total loss
USF says its Marine Science Laboratory on the St. Petersburg campus may be a total loss after a fire, with classes and research shifting.
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St. Petersburg’s 54th Avenue N I-275 ramps are closed for months. What drivers need now
St. Petersburg FL – Two I-275 ramps at 54th Avenue N are closed through late 2026, changing commutes, deliveries, and access near north St. Petersburg.
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High-Rise Vote, Trop Redevelopment and Budget Input Shape St. Pete’s Week
St. Petersburg, FL – April 3, 2026 – A 21-story tower advances, Trop redevelopment moves ahead, and residents are invited to weigh in on next year’s city budget.
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High-Rise Appeal Denied, Gas Plant Bids Advance, and I-275 Ramps to Close in St. Pete
St. Petersburg, FL – April 2, 2026 – A 21-story tower moves forward downtown, Gas Plant redevelopment bids advance, and major I-275 ramp closures loom.
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High-Rise Vote, Industrial Sale and Water Restrictions Shape St. Pete’s Week
St. Petersburg, FL – April 1, 2026 – A key high-rise vote, a $7.2M warehouse sale, and new water restrictions are driving local policy and growth debates.
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High-Rise Debate, Housing Data and ADU Builds Shape St. Pete’s Growth Conversation
St. Petersburg, FL – March 31, 2026 – A new high-rise debate, fresh housing data and ADU construction highlight growth pressures across the city.
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Affordable Housing Boost and High-Rise Debate Lead St. Pete Development News
St. Petersburg, FL – March 30, 2026 – City leaders advance affordable housing funding as a disputed high-rise moves forward downtown.
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Drought Restrictions Tighten as Tourism Surges and Housing Funds Dry Up
St. Petersburg, FL – March 29, 2026 – Drought limits tighten, spring break fuels hotel gains, and housing funds run dry across Pinellas as pressures mount.
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Housing Funds Depleted, New Project Approved, and Boat Storage Debate Intensifies in St. Pete
St. Petersburg, FL – March 27, 2026 – Pinellas housing funds run dry, new Skyway Marina project wins support, and boat storage debate heats up.
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County Advances Affordable Housing Purchase in Skyway Marina District
St. Petersburg, FL – March 26, 2026 – Pinellas County commissioners approved funding to acquire land for a new affordable housing project in the Skyway Marina District.
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Rays Stadium Talks, Gas Plant Debate Lead St. Pete Headlines
St. Petersburg, FL – March 25, 2026 – Stadium plans shift again as Gas Plant talks intensify and Grand Prix impact numbers roll in.
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St. Pete Council Moves Forward on Trop Repairs, Police Investigate Downtown Shooting, Spring Events Draw Crowds
St. Petersburg, FL – March 22, 2026 – City leaders advance Trop repairs, police probe a downtown shooting, and spring events bring big crowds.
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Pink Farewell, Gun Violence Spotlight and Environmental Films Lead St. Pete Headlines
St. Petersburg, FL – March 21, 2026 – Pink-painted apartments, a spotlight on youth gun violence, and a week of environmental films top local news.
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Pink Protest, Deadly Shooting, and Grand Prix Buzz Lead St. Pete Headlines
St. Petersburg, FL – March 17, 2026 – A downtown shooting, pink-painted apartments facing demolition, and Grand Prix fallout top local news.
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Pink Buildings, Grand Prix Buzz and Tropicana Field Update Lead Local Headlines
St. Petersburg, FL – March 16, 2026 – Bright pink buildings downtown, Grand Prix momentum and Tropicana Field repairs top local news.
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New Publix Opens, Free Pet Adoptions Launch, Medical Office Celebrates Move in St. Pete
St. Petersburg, FL – March 13, 2026 – A new Publix opens in north St. Pete, free pet adoptions launch countywide, and a major medical office celebrates its relocation.
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Tropicana Field Graves Search, Jordan Park Upgrades, and I-275 Ramp Closure Lead Local Headlines
St. Petersburg, FL – March 12, 2026 – City leaders advance a graves search at Tropicana Field, boost security in Jordan Park, and flag a key I-275 ramp closure.
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Shooting Investigation, Pink Farewell for Historic Apartments Lead Local Headlines
St. Petersburg, FL – March 11, 2026 – Police investigate deadly shooting, historic apartments face demolition, and community events draw crowds.
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Deadly Shooting, Pink Farewell for Historic Apartments, and Restaurant Honors Lead Local Headlines
St. Petersburg, FL – March 10, 2026 – Police probe a deadly shooting, a historic apartment complex gets a pink farewell, and a local restaurant earns national honors.
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Festival Weekend, Sunday Market and Neighborhood Awards Highlight St. Pete
St. Petersburg, FL – March 9, 2026 – A busy weekend brought a major community festival and market, with city neighborhood awards ahead this week.
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Pink Farewell, New Courthouse and Crane Questions Lead St. Pete Headlines
St. Petersburg, FL – March 8, 2026 – Downtown’s pink-painted apartments, a new $59M courthouse and crane concerns top weekend headlines.
