Matthew Reed - St. Pete Catalyst

Transportation

PSTA spares St. Pete Beach bus route after riders push back

Route 90 connects south St. Petersburg with St. Pete Beach.

Two small three-door vehicles plastered with St. Pete Beach logos and messaging.

Politics

St. Pete Beach is ending its on-demand ride service

Matthew Reed - St. Pete Catalyst

The microtransit program, currently operated by Freebee, allows riders to request door-to-door trips within St. Pete Beach.

Five high-backed brown chairs around a semi-circular meeting desk with laptops and mics. On the right, a female council member. An empty seat between her and three male commissioners seated on the right. The American flag and Florida state flag are behind them.

Politics

St. Pete Beach residents paying more than hotels for sewer

Matthew Reed - St. Pete Catalyst

Commissioners agreed Tuesday to move forward with a wastewater rate overhaul.

A stretch of road going through a blue body of water. On either side are short sand banks and dozens of parked vehicles and swimmers.

Environment

Dunedin Causeway faces new rules for personal watercraft

Matthew Reed - St. Pete Catalyst

The Causeway is one of northern Pinellas County’s most popular waterfront recreation areas. Dunedin officials say the proposal would protect seagrass while improving public safety.

A photo taken in the dark that shows a street underwater. In the foreground is a mailbox with the pole half underwater.

Weather

Another flood camera joins growing USF research network

Matthew Reed - St. Pete Catalyst

The cameras are designed to help scientists better understand how flooding develops, and how communities can prepare for it.

Matthew Reed - St. Pete Catalyst

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