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Places This Week: Clearwater penthouse lists; The Drake sells
A weekly roundup of notable local real estate news. A 4-bedroom, 3.5 bath penthouse unit located in the Mandalay Beach Club, 10 Papaya Street, Unit 1404, Clearwater Beach has listed for sale with an asking price of $5.9 million. The 4,065 square-foot residence was built in 2002 and is steps away from Clearwater Beach’s dining, shopping and entertainment.
Around Town: Clearwater news briefs
CLEARWATER — The Clearwater Marine Aquarium reminds residents and visitors that we are in the middle of sea turtle nesting season for several species. All beachgoers should keep a respectful distance from sea turtle nest markers to help ensure the safety of the eggs and future hatchlings. Beachgoers should...
Arts Alive! podcast: Bobby Rossi of Ruth Eckerd Hall
Anyone who’s attended a performance at Ruth Eckerd Hall since 1996 has Bobby Rossi to thank. Likewise the Capitol Theatre. Likewise the Baycare Sound Amphitheatre, which is about to celebrate its one-year anniversary. Today’s guest on the Arts Alive! podcast, Rossi is Vice President of Entertainment for Ruth Eckerd...
Rays 1B Yandy Díaz reinstated from restricted list after missing seven games for personal reasons
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays reinstated first baseman Yandy Díaz from the restricted list on Friday after the defending AL batting champion missed seven games because of personal family reasons. Díaz, who had not played since the All-Star break, was back in his customary...
Lightning strikes: Bay area doctor explains impacts after a person is struck
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - A 16-year-old girl is in serious condition after she was one of four teenagers injured by a lightning strike in St. Petersburg on Thursday, and a pediatric doctor shared how lightning impacts your body. Lightning is a part of living in Florida, especially in the Tampa...
Good Samaritan saves driver’s life after crash near Dick Misener Bridge
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The driver of a Tesla is recovering after he crashed into the Gulf on Wednesday. He lost control on the Dick Misener Bridge and ended up in the water. A nearby boater saw the whole thing and rushed to save the driver’s life. Eric Astemborski’s...
Family of teen lightning strike victim gives update on son
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The family of 17-year-old Miguel Smet said he was doing well physically one day after being struck by lightning in downtown St. Petersburg. They told Spectrum News he was focused on the recovery of a friend who remained hospitalized after she was also hit by the bolt.
2000+ backpacks to be given away in Pinellas Park for back to school
PINELLAS PARK, Fla. — Back to school is right around the corner and The Pinellas Park Gateway Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its annual Back-to-School Backpack Drive where they are expecting to giveaway 2000+ backpacks. The organizers will fill the backpacks with essential school supplies. During this event,...
St. Pete home deemed 'uninhabitable' after fire causes significant damage
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - A St. Petersburg home in the Coquina Key neighborhood was deemed "uninhabitable" after a fire on Friday, fire crews said. St. Pete Fire Rescue said they responded to the reported structure fire in the 4300 block of Menhaden Drive Southeast at around 5 p.m. Crews said they found heavy smoke and towering flames coming from an attached carport on the west side of the single-story home.
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