St. Petersburg

This Sunday is 7-27, as in the 727 area code. Several events are planned to pay homage.

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.

Roof panel installation is estimated to run from August to December, marking the completion of the first major fix to the stadium.

Some St. Petersburg businesses relied on Rays fans visiting during the season. Others said they don’t miss the traffic. But in Tampa, business owners are happy to see the extra customers.

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.

The expansion includes four of the hospital’s largest operating rooms, which are designed for advanced neurosurgery and orthopedic needs.

It begins with a concert Friday night and culminates with a parade Saturday that could draw around 300,000 LGBTQ+ supporters.

The city and county will conduct a feasibility study that will help determine if there's a market demand for convention space, as well as the impact it would have on the economy and tourism.

Pinellas County Sheriff’s deputies used the parking lot to stage an operation. The church’s pastor told them they were not welcome.

The Tampa Bay Rays visit each Academy Prep Center campus for one week and provide lessons for over 100 students.

Among other things, the Clean & Safe Program would provide social outreach efforts to address homelessness, as well as clean sidewalks and graffiti in downtown areas.