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Republican Pinellas County Commission candidate bows out
David Scott Leatherwood, one of two Republicans vying for a Pinellas County Commission seat, says he is bowing out of the race. Leatherwood, a filmmaker and social media influencer who had won endorsements from prominent Republicans, both local and national, made the announcement in a Facebook post late Monday night.
Clearwater WWII veteran celebrates 106th birthday with 5 generations of his family
CLEARWATER, Fla. - A Clearwater WWII veteran celebrated his 106th birthday on Saturday. Five generations of his family gathered at a Largo home to reflect on his fondest memories. Glenwood Myers can still vividly recollect his life in great detail. "Well, well, well. I don’t know where the years went....
Things to do around Pinellas: July 25-31
6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 30; noon Wednesday, July 31. BayCare Ballpark. 601 N. Old Coachman Road, Clearwater. Head to the ballpark for minor league baseball action. www.milb.com/clearwater. Buzz, Crawl, Flutter: Diving into the World of Bugs. 1-2 p.m. Thursday, July 25. Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Road,...
St. Pete City Council member Richie Floyd on why he voted against the new Tampa Bay Rays stadium
The St. Petersburg City Council approved a major redevelopment project on Thursday; it will re-shape the Historic Gas Plant District and the centerpiece will be a new stadium for Major League Baseball’s Tampa Bay Rays. St. Petersburg City Council member Richie Floyd was one of three council members who...
Clearwater's Dale Wood makes patriotic wood flags for his condo neighbors
TAMPA, Fla. — A Clearwater man has found a way to spread patriotism and make his condo community a great place to live. Dale Wood, 83, makes wood flags in his garage at The Village on Island Estates. Wood cuts individual pieces of wood to make the stripes for...
Former Tarpon Springs mayor gets family photos removed from public art project
TARPON SPRINGS — Former Mayor David Archie has shown that persistence counts. Archie’s efforts before the City Commission and then the Public Art Committee have secured an agreement to have his family’s photos removed from the Black Heritage Project at the CAP Center. At a July 10...
Clearwater council ends public comment to quell YouTube ‘circus’
CLEARWATER — Members of the public will not be allowed to address the City Council about topics not on the agenda for the next three months to reset what Mayor Bruce Rector said “has become a circus” due to disruptions by YouTube activists. For much of the...
St. Petersburg Launches Community Food Grant Program To Improve Health Equity
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The City of St. Petersburg is now accepting applications for its new Community Food Grant Program, which aims to enhance health equity through improved food access. The program, funded with $1.179 million from the American Rescue Plan Act, will award up to $300,000 to local non-profits.
VSPC announces a huge 727 Day event with 100+ deals from local businesses
Visit St. Pete-Clearwater is going all out to celebrate the Sunshine City on July 27, aka 727 Day. They’re creating a “special day of savings throughout all of Pinellas County with a variety of ways to celebrate in the slice of paradise we call home and where others come to vacation,” according to a press release.
Hundreds of Tampa Bay area condo buildings face looming inspection deadline
TAMPA, Fla. - The deadly Surfside Condo collapse in 2021 sparked statewide urgency to meet new safety requirements. But right now, hundreds of condo buildings in the Tampa Bay area are on a deadline. Florida condos have just five months to complete re-inspections by December 31, but some of them...
Florida hopes to reduce ‘diagnostic odyssey’ for children with rare diseases
Tiem Strouse seemed like a perfectly healthy baby boy when he was born in 2013 in St. Petersburg. But at about 13 months his development stalled. The baby words that had come early stopped. He would only walk on the balls of his feet and at times would spin around for no reason, mom Liz Strouse said. He also appeared to be suffering from night terrors.
Oldsmar council member among those honored by Upper Tampa Bay Chamber
The Upper Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce recently recognized several individuals for outstanding contributions to the community, including Oldsmar City Council member Sandie Grimes. Several awards were presented during a chamber ceremony last month that celebrated the achievements of individuals who make a positive impact around Oldsmar, Citrus Park, Town...
Nightly Closures Planned for Southbound I-275 Exit 17 Ramp To 54th Ave S/Pinellas Bayway in St. Petersburg
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Motorists traveling southbound on I-275 in St. Petersburg should be aware of nightly closures planned for the Exit 17 ramp to 54th Avenue South and the Pinellas Bayway (SR 682). The closures will be in effect from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., starting Monday, July 22 through Wednesday, July 24, weather permitting.
Nominations open for first-ever Phoenix Award honoring selfless community heroes
RISE St. Pete and the Warehouse Arts District Association have announced a new annual honor befitting St. Pete’s community spirit. The Phoenix Award, created and presented by RISE St. Pete, is inspired by the heroes of 9/11 and will honor three members of the St. Petersburg community whose tireless and selfless work goes unrecognized and is deserving of public praise.
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