Race week in St. Pete gets City Council’s green flag
St. Pete City Council approves Race Week 2016 for the March 10-13 Grand Prix in downtown. Chris Ballestra, the city’s managing director of development coordination, touted the race as an “off the...
View ArticleSkyway Marina District leaders want $5,000 for design plan development
St. Pete City Council’s Public Services and Infrastructure committee will discuss a potential $5,000 grant to the Skyway Marina District for design plan development services next week. The board is...
View ArticleSt. Petersburg staff to present alternative uses for downtown TIF
St. Petersburg city staff will present ideas on how to expand the use of Tax Incremental Funds downtown to relieve the city’s budgetary burden. City Council member Karl Nurse wants to see whether...
View ArticleBarclay Harless to kickoff St. Pete City Council bid with Jan. 31 fundraiser
Barclay Harless is starting 2017 with a bang. The 31-year-old St. Petersburg banking executive, after launching a bid for City Council District 2 Monday, announced his first fundraiser for next week....
View ArticleSt. Pete City Council sets Al Lang Stadium Special Election for May 2
On Thursday, St. Petersburg City Council voted to approve and set the Al Lang Stadium special election for Tuesday, May 2. This is another positive step in bringing Major League Soccer to St....
View ArticleRene Flowers, Frank Peterman endorse Corey Givens Jr. for St. Pete City Council
Corey Givens Jr. has earned endorsements of two former St. Petersburg City Council members in his bid for District 6 on the St. Pete Council. Pinellas County School Board member Rene Flowers and former...
View ArticleRobert Blackmon to hold fundraiser tonight, last one before St. Pete District...
This evening, Robert Blackmon holds his final fundraiser before the Aug. 29 St. Petersburg City Council primary. The 28-year-old St. Petersburg native is one of nine candidates vying for District 6, to...
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