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Renters in St. Pete facing miserable conditions without air conditioning, not required in state
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - In the heat of the summer, some families are dealing with hotter temperatures inside their homes than outside. In a state where landlords aren't required to provide air conditioning, some tenants are struggling. "It’s unbearable. Every day I get home from work, it's in temperatures of...
See lightning strike the Residences at 400 Central in St. Petersburg
Lightning struck what is expected to be the tallest residential tower on Florida’s west coast as afternoon and evening thunderstorms rolled through the area on Wednesday. Several photos and videos provided to the Tampa Bay Times show lightning striking the top of the construction site located at 400 Central Ave. in St. Petersburg at about 5 p.m. Red Apple Development and Suffolk Construction broke ground on the location, which is called The Residences at 400 Central, more than two years ago.
‘Cocoon’ turns 40: A look back at the movie some St. Petersburg officials didn’t want shot in the city
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - It’s been 40 years since the movie ‘Cocoon’ was shot in St. Petersburg but the memory of it lives on. In the movie ‘Cocoon’, a group of older folks discover the pool at their senior living place was turned into a fountain of youth by visiting aliens.
Rays stadium deal hinges on county approval, but commissioners still have questions
CLEARWATER, Fla. — A week after crossing the high hurdle of city council approval, St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch spoke to Pinellas County Commissioners with the $6.5 billion redevelopment and Tampa Bay Rays stadium deal hanging in the balance ahead of one final vote. “This is a lot of...
Pasco scallop season paused after toxins detected in the Gulf of Mexico
NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. — Florida wildlife officials on Wednesday announced a temporary closure of the recreational bay scallop harvest in the Gulf of Mexico off the Pasco County coastline. It includes all state waters south of the Pasco-Hernando county line and north of the Anclote Key Lighthouse in...
Despite extreme heat, Florida does not require landlords to provide AC
ST. PETERSBURG — Passion Facey’s 8-year-old son sweats so much in his sleep that his bed is wet by morning. To stay cool, her 3-year-old has learned to shed his clothes when the family gets to their apartment. Her infant cries and cries and cries as Facey presses...
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,...
Vintage St. Pete: When ‘SeaQuest’ came to town
The “Inverted Pyramid” St. Pete Pier (1973-2015) earned its place in entertainment history July 4, 2006, when 16-year-old Taylor Swift performed a 20-minute set, as part of a free country music radio holiday event. One of the songs she played was “Tim McGraw,” which had just been released as her very first single. Nobody had heard of her.
Around Town: Seminole news briefs
SEMINOLE — Knights of Columbus Council 17162 recently held its Installation ceremony for the new slate of officers for 2024-25. They include: Tom Marrah, Grand Knight; Tony Manatine, Deputy Grand Knight; Chris Licata, Financial Secretary; William Mirro, Canceller; Mark Friederich, Recorder; Ryan Inman, Treasurer; Steve Ligeiro, Advocate; Jim Hebel, Warden; Gaetano Crirelli, Inside Guard; Roger Kenneally, Assistant Inside Guard; Chris Sukys-Rice, Outside Guard; Fr. Rick Pilger-,Chaplin; Rick Willis, Lecturer; Dave Kansszka, Tony Romano, Emmett Wallis, Trustees.
Around Town: Beaches news briefs
The Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce has announced a new twist to its annual Honoring Community Leaders Breakfast. This year, not only will attendees enjoy breakfast and the opportunity to mix and mingle with key decision-makers from Pinellas County, but they will also have a chance to meet and greet the candidates running in the upcoming election.
St. Petersburg reviews options for existing municipal services center
A new appraisal shows a $19 million price tag on a city-owned property in below average condition, and Thursday, the St. Petersburg Economic and Workforce Development Committee was faced with the question of what to do with it. The Municipal Services Center, located at the corner of Central Avenue and...
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