City of St. Petersburg
Recent News About City of St. Petersburg
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St. Petersburg opens grant applications for youth summer program initiatives
Applications are now open for the Community Impact Summer Enhancement Grant offered by the City of St. Petersburg.
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St. Petersburg offers funding for 40 local artists through new grant program
The City of St. Petersburg has announced the launch of its Individual Artist Grant Program, aimed at providing operational support to professional artists within the city.
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Reclaimed water spill affects Tampa Bay due to line break by contractor
On April 8, 2025, a discharge of approximately 106,000 gallons of reclaimed water occurred at the 1800 block of Serpentine Dr. S. The release was caused by a contractor accidentally breaking a line.
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St. Petersburg invites public input on resilience-focused fiscal year 2026 budget
The City of St. Petersburg is holding its annual Budget Open House on April 14 at 6 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, located at 175 5th St. N. The event will provide an overview of the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget process, feature remarks from...
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St. Petersburg opens arts grant applications for local nonprofit organizations
The City of St. Petersburg is currently accepting applications for its City of the Arts Grant, formerly known as the Arts and Culture Grant, with the application period set to close at 5 p.m. on June 13, 2025.
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St. Pete prepares for Easter Eggstravaganza at Walter Fuller Recreation Center
The City of St. Petersburg's Parks and Recreation Department is set to host the third annual Easter Eggcellent Eggstravaganza at the Walter Fuller Recreation Center.
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Funding available for small businesses in St. Petersburg affected by hurricanes
Small businesses in St. Petersburg affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton can now apply for disaster assistance funding.
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City approves Tropicana Field roof repair with $23 million allocation
The St. Petersburg City Council has given the green light to commence roof repairs at Tropicana Field, allocating $23 million for the project.
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St. Petersburg to distribute 500 trees to residents in eco-friendly initiative
The City of St. Petersburg is embarking on the Community Canopy Initiative, an endeavor dedicated to planting 1,000 trees across the city within a year.
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St. Petersburg promotes community programs and support initiatives for residents
The City of St. Petersburg has announced a range of programs and initiatives to engage and support its community.
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St. Petersburg promotes irrigation efficiency during Water Conservation Month
April marks Water Conservation Month, and the City of St. Petersburg is encouraging its residents, businesses, and visitors to focus on improving irrigation efficiency.
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St. Petersburg seeks public input on 31st Street improvement initiative
The City of St. Petersburg is seeking public input to enhance 31st Street from 1st Avenue North to Pinellas Point Drive through its Complete Streets initiative.
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City of Writers Poetry Festival returns to St. Petersburg in April 2025
March 28, 2025 - St. Petersburg will host the third annual City of Writers Poetry Festival this April in honor of National Poetry Month.
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St. Petersburg seeks FEMA funds for flood mitigation program
The City of St. Petersburg is pursuing funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Florida Division of Emergency Management to support a Flood Mitigation Assistance Program Grant.
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St. Petersburg opens doors to water treatment facilities this spring
The City of St. Petersburg is offering residents a unique opportunity to explore its water treatment facilities through a series of open houses scheduled for this spring.
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St. Petersburg seeks grant funds for flood mitigation program
The City of St. Petersburg has announced its pursuit of funding through the Flood Mitigation Assistance Program Grant.
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St. Petersburg hosts events on women entrepreneurship and sustainability
The City of St. Petersburg's Office of Supplier Diversity is set to host two events aimed at educating and informing local business owners on women entrepreneurship and environmental sustainability.
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St. Petersburg's City Hall tour begins with focus on Sunrise St. Pete initiative
St. Petersburg Mayor Kenneth T. Welch is set to launch the 2025 City Hall on Tour series with a community event scheduled for Wednesday, March 26.
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St. Petersburg schedules hazardous waste collection event for March 29
The City of St. Petersburg is organizing a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event on Saturday, March 29.
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St. Petersburg receives Envision Award for water reclamation improvements
The City of St. Petersburg has received its first Envision Award, recognizing efforts to enhance infrastructure sustainability and resilience through improvements at the Northwest Water Reclamation Facility.