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Valuations highlight Municipal Services Center conundrum
A recent appraisal found that St. Petersburg’s Municipal Services Center is worth $19 million; officials must spend over $13 million on immediate repairs. In addition, selling the property would require the city to lease the building back from the buyer while a new Municipal Services Center (MSC) is under construction. That would cost between $18 million and $33.75 million in rent over five years.
McKesson to buy controlling stake in Florida Cancer Specialists' unit for about $2.5 billion
(Reuters) -Drug distributor McKesson said on Monday it would buy a controlling stake in community cancer center Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute's (FCS) business and administrative services unit for $2.49 billion in cash.
Times Publishing names new president as DeLuca retires
The Times Publishing Co., which includes the Tampa Bay Times and Tampa Bay Newspapers, will get a new president and chief operating officer this fall. Bala Sundaramoorthy, a former executive with Cox Enterprises who most recently served as general manager of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, will take on the dual role at the Times on Oct. 1 when longtime executive Joe DeLuca retires as president.
James Museum exhibit spotlights migrants at the border
ST. PETERSBURG — In a corner of the Chihuahua desert, where the arid landscape meets the U.S.-Mexico border, a complex narrative emerges. Diana Molina, a Texan who identifies as Chicana at heart, has dedicated her career to capturing such cultural intersections. And her exhibition, “Icons & Symbols of the Borderland: Art from the U.S.-Mexico Crossroads,” brings together 27 artists who share a deep connection to the border.
Florida Man Died Minutes After Refusing To Spit In Front Of The Cops
According to reports, A Florida man died minutes after refusing to spit in front of the cops. This incident happened In Deland which is about 2 hours from where I live in St. Petersburg. On August 21st, Cornell McKinney and others were being detained in what cops thought was a drug house. While McKinney was being questioned, he was very unresponsive. So, what was he hiding in his mouth, and why did he refuse to spit? Im pretty sure you can guess what it was. Unfortunately his actions led to his demise.
Civil discourse takes center stage at Tiger Bay event
The Suncoast Tiger Bay Club picked an opportune time to host a discussion on “Getting Along: Politics, Religion and Race.”. The national political divide continues creeping into local nonpartisan elections. A firestorm of often vitriolic public opinion recently erupted when St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch offered $250,000 in now-rescinded bonuses to high-ranking officials who helped bring the Historic Gas Plant redevelopment deal to fruition.
442 cases of dengue fever reported in Florida 2024. What are the symptoms?
Two more cases of locally acquired dengue were reported in Florida in the week of Aug. 18-24. That makes 25 cases in six counties in 2024, according to the latest data from the Florida Department of Health. Health advisories and alerts have been issued for the affected counties. But the number of travel-related cases...
Top events this week: Gulfport Gecko Fest, Snorkeling and Florida’s Largest Home Show
Gulfport Gecko Fest: It’s time for the 24th annual “Live from Gulfport, It’s Gecko Night”-themed street festival. The event is pet-friendly, and costumes are encouraged. No cover. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday (Aug. 31). Gulfport Casino, 5500 Shore Blvd. S., Gulfport. 727-893-1070. Florida’s Largest Home Show: The...
Former St. Petersburg hospital being transformed into affordable housing for seniors
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - After sitting vacant for close to a decade, city and county leaders broke ground on the Edward White Hospital’s next chapter in St. Petersburg Tuesday. Crews will renovate the 121,000 square foot building into affordable senior housing. The property is adjacent to Booker Creek Park...
Red Thread to bring flavors of the Silk Road to downtown St. Pete this fall
When Saigon Blonde opened in downtown St. Pete, it redefined what a cocktail bar in Tampa Bay could be. Six years later, the team behind Saigon Blonde is putting the final touches on a new immersive upscale restaurant set to debut this September. In 2018, instead of simply designing a...
USL Championship Power Rankings – Week 25
The Tampa Bay Rowdies are one of the most prolific attacks in the USL Championship this season. They sit with 43 goals, and both Manuel Arteaga (14) and Cal Jennings (13) are in the top four in the league’s Golden Boot race this season. The Rowdies are also the...
St. Pete Civil Rights history trolley tour is Saturday
August 26, 2024 - The St. Petersburg Museum of History explores the city's Civil Rights history Saturday (Aug. 21) with a two-hour narrated trolley tour, including the South Mole Beach and Spa Pool,lunch counter sit-ins and a legendary act of civil disobedience at City Hall. All details are available here.
Rod Wave Celebrates Birthday With Star-Studded Concert Featuring Lil Durk, 42 Dugg & More
Rod Wave celebrated his upcoming 26th birthday over the weekend by treating fans near his hometown of St. Petersburg, Florida with a concert featuring Lil Durk, 42 Dugg and others. Initially billed as “Rod Wave & Friends Birthday Celebration Concert II,” the performance took place on Saturday (August 24) at...
Rays' Junior Caminero flashes exit velocity and power vs. Dodgers
The Tampa Bay Rays took just the middle game of a three-game road series against the Los Angeles Dodgers over the weekend. However, Tampa Bay got very strong results from their top prospect Junior Caminero, who did some great things with his bat all series. In Friday night's game, he...
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