St. Pete Catalyst

St. Petersburg will celebrate the fifth anniversary of the "new" St. Pete Pier with a drone show Sunday. The producer of the event describes how a show like this comes to be.

The Euclid Methodist Church opened in 1926 but has been vacant since 2005. It will host an indoor farmer’s market on July 27.

Councilmember Lisset Hanewicz called the potential shortfall a “big concern” for city officials, as residents expect a “level of service” from their local government.

The goal is for the park to become a "front lawn" for all residents, offering activities like recreational classes as well as cultural and culinary-focused events.

Workers at all Bayfront Hospital locations will have unlimited access to ride all Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) bus routes free of charge, both for work and personal use.

The renovated Beach Theatre will debut with a sold-out grand opening celebration this Friday, July 18.

Utility bills will increase an average of around 9% in fiscal year 2026, which begins Oct. 1. Officials recommend a 17.5% increase on stormwater rates.

His new political action committee, The Pelican PAC, had accrued $92,275 as of the June 30 reporting deadline.

Rowdies president Ryan Helfrick said international demand for the facility has “skyrocketed” over the past two years.

Drift will encompass approximately 1,500 square feet underneath the existing canopy and offer seating for 26 guests. Lounge areas around the structure will seat up to 50 people.

Local development and investment companies Paradise Ventures and Ally Capital Group are now free to continue revitalizing the Sundial after purchasing the property in February 2022.

Mitigating infiltration decreases the number of sewage overflows, improves treatment processes at water reclamation facilities and reduces the need to increase capacity.