St. Petersburg

Mordecai Walker, 101, left St. Petersburg with a treasure trove of historical accounts and a splendid example of how to live one’s life.

Mark Ferguson strives to operate a “very accepting” and “blue collar bar” that equally attracts celebrities, local leaders and, most importantly, the “everyday people who make it so special.”

The clergymen were arrested outside the Woodson African American Museum in St. Petersburg as workers attempted to cover up a Black Lives Matter mural.

St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch has already discussed a 10-year contract extension with Duke Energy to “ensure reliable service and build the substantial capital plan required for municipal electric utility acquisition and operation.”

It's an ambitious target, although roof repairs are well underway. St. Petersburg, which is responsible for repairs, says installation of the fabric roof panels is on track to finish in December.

Mayor Ken Welch gave a call to action for residents to visit the mural sites, take photos and share them with others. He said to use hashtags like: "#WeAreStPete," "#OurStreetsOurVoices" and "#CantErase."

Janet Echelman's sculpture was removed "for assessment and repair" in February after last year's hurricanes. An engineering hired by the city concluded the hanging artwork had been improperly attached.

The city council asked a committee to discuss how St. Petersburg could comply and what other options community artists could have to express themselves.

The state’s chief financial officer said auditors should act like police investigators, and doubted protestors pay property taxes.

It's the latest city told it is being audited by the state. Some of the 15 requests related to DEI extend to “contractors, grant recipients or members of the public."

St. Petersburg partnered with the Healthy Homes Community Coalition to launch a lead-reduction program. Now, federal funding for that program is at risk.

Here's a look at the performances that theatres have planned this upcoming season.