St. Pete Catalyst

The historical park and museum is launching the “Power of Place” oral history program.

“It could be any food, really, but especially in the African American community it conjures up moments in time, moments in family history …”

Gov. Ron DeSantis approved the $1.5 million in funding for a dredging project in fall 2022.

The 22nd annual running kicks off Thursday, Feb. 26, with community events and culminates Sunday, March 1, with IndyCar’s season-opening race.

“This one is shovel-ready, and we don’t have a way of doing it,” said Councilmember Copley Gerdes. “I don’t understand why we’re not sprinting to get this done.”

The city is considering forming its own utility company following customer concerns over Duke's rising bills.

Mayor Ken Welch reiterated Monday that the city has spent over a decade planning for the Gas Plant’s future. Those efforts included two studies, “both with a stadium and without a stadium.”

His reelection campaign will focus on evolving climate threats, increasing neighborhood investments, accelerating housing solutions, providing economic opportunities and strengthening public safety.

“There’s pushback on any government spending right now," Clearwater Mayor Bruce Rector said.

“Imagine literally cutting our budget 50%,” said Council Chair Lisset Hanewicz.

Katzenstein recommends that families sit down and discuss screen time parameters and expectations.

Mayor Jane Castor said stadium negotiations with the Tampa Bay Rays are “progressing.”