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The St. Petersburg Coliseum celebrates its 100th anniversary, marking a significant milestone in the city's cultural history. Originally built during the Florida land boom of the 1920s, the Coliseum has played a crucial role in establishing St. Petersburg as a winter destination for visitors. This article highlights the Coliseum's historical importance and its impact on the local community.
American Freight locations in St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and Tampa are set to close as their parent company, Franchise Group Inc., has filed for bankruptcy. The retailer will shut down all 328 stores nationwide, with discounts of up to 30% on remaining inventory.
American Freight is set to close its locations in St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and Tampa due to bankruptcy filings by its parent company, Franchise Group Inc. The retailer will shut down all 328 stores across the nation and is offering discounts of up to 30% on remaining stock in an effort to clear inventory.
The Good ‘Burger Awards in St. Petersburg celebrated local heroes who contributed to community resilience following back-to-back hurricanes. Hosted by Chris Steinocher, CEO of the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce, the event brought together over 600 attendees to recognize the efforts of individuals and organizations in rebuilding the community. This annual event highlights the importance of solidarity and support in times of crisis.
Mayor Ken Welch expressed gratitude that the Tampa Bay Rays will play the 2025 season at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, keeping the team close to home. He emphasized the city's commitment to ensuring the Rays can return to Tropicana Field for the 2026 season, alongside other supportive measures.
Mayor Ken Welch expressed gratitude that the Tampa Bay Rays will play the 2025 season "close to home" at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa. He highlighted the city's commitment to ensuring the team's return to Tropicana Field for the 2026 season, emphasizing ongoing efforts to strengthen local sports ties.
Duke Energy Florida has credited its self-healing technology for preventing over 300,000 customer outages and saving more than 300 million minutes of downtime during recent hurricanes. The technology quickly identifies outages and reroutes power, significantly enhancing the resilience of the energy grid for approximately 77% of the company's customers in Florida.
Multifamily developments now account for 41.5% of all new homes in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metro area, surpassing the national average of 39.1%. This trend highlights a significant shift in housing dynamics, with multifamily homes representing 30.3% of the region's overall housing stock.
Groundbreaking Surrealist photography will debut at The Dali Museum, showcasing an exhibit titled "The Subversive Eye." The exhibition features striking black-and-white photographs alongside vibrant contemporary elements, highlighting the intersection of past and present in visual art. This event promises to draw significant attention within the local art community and beyond.
The 100 Good Guys of St. Pete, a local men's philanthropic group, celebrates its first anniversary with increased membership and a stronger commitment to community support. The article highlights the group's significant growth and its impact on the local community over the past year.