Senior Health Properties South held ownership of Alpine Health and Rehabilitation Center in Q1 2026
In the first quarter of 2026, Alpine Health and Rehabilitation Center operated as one of Pinellas County’s 12 non-profit nursing homes, holding a CMS overall rating of two.
Lakeland Film Lab to open second location in St. Pete this fall
Lakeland Film Lab plans to open its second store on Central Avenue in St. Petersburg this November. The new location will provide film processing services along with camera rentals and community programming for local photographers.
Eckerd student-athletes achieve second-highest annual GPA in 2025-26 academic year
Eckerd College student-athletes finished the academic year with one of their highest GPAs on record at 3.46 overall for 2025-26. Multiple teams surpassed key benchmarks while Eckerd continued its streak receiving national recognition for academic success.
Pinellas County urges residents to register for Special Needs Evacuation Program
Pinellas County Emergency Management is urging eligible residents to sign up for its Special Needs Evacuation Program ahead of hurricane season. The program provides essential services such as transport assistance and generator-powered shelters during emergencies.
Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Pinellas County in week ending May 30?
Drivers in Pinellas County reported a weekly low of $3.61 per gallon for regular gas in the week ending May 30.
Lorene’s Fish House closes after 32 years; Love22 to open in The Deuces corridor
Lorene’s Fish House has closed after more than three decades serving St. Petersburg’s Deuces corridor due to its owner’s retirement. Restaurateur Melissa “Melly” Gardner will open Love22 at the same location later this month with phased expansions planned throughout the…
Sabal Palms Health & Rehabilitation ranks No. 2 among Pinellas County nursing homes in Q1
Sabal Palms Health & Rehabilitation ranked as the second largest nursing home in Pinellas County for the first quarter of 2026, receiving an overall rating of 2.
Heritage Village to host Youth Civic Day for 50th anniversary celebration
Pinellas County will host a Youth Civic Day at Heritage Village on June 27 as part of its 50th anniversary celebrations. The event features interactive activities aimed at engaging young adults with local history while highlighting ongoing efforts to preserve…
St. Pete-Clearwater launches FunShine Savings Passport for summer travel discounts
St. Pete-Clearwater has relaunched its free FunShine Savings Passport with expanded offers for summer travelers seeking discounts on nearly 100 local experiences. The mobile pass provides up to $1,200 in savings at restaurants, attractions, museums, tours, shops and more.
Relics of St. Padre Pio visit two parishes in Diocese of St. Petersburg
Relics belonging to St. Padre Pio were made available for veneration at two local parishes as part of a tour organized by the Catholic Diocese of Saint Petersburg with support from the National Centre for Padre Pio. The events included…
St. Petersburg weighs 2026 referendum on stormwater bonds amid utility rate increases, budget pressures
St. Petersburg is preparing a 2026 voter referendum on bonds for major stormwater and water resilience projects totaling around $600 million.
Jersey Shore Entertainment signs Anna Simone Scott for two films, secures new distribution deal
Jersey Shore Entertainment has signed director Anna Simone Scott for two new films while partnering with Breaking Glass Pictures for global distribution deals covering current projects including SubHysteria. The announcement highlights expanded collaborations with Red House Streaming amid growing engagement…
Greenlane plans new drive-thru salad restaurant in Pinellas Park
Greenlane has announced plans for a new drive-thru salad restaurant at a former Checkers site in Pinellas Park. The chain specializes in affordable scratch-made salads and wraps without artificial ingredients or seed oils.
St. Petersburg to host Juneteenth celebration at Sunshine Senior Center on June 12
The City of St. Petersburg Parks & Recreation Department will hold a free Juneteenth celebration on June 12 at Sunshine Senior Center featuring music, presentations, games, food, and educational activities honoring African American heritage. Registration is required for attendance.
Seventeen Pinellas County Schools students receive National Merit Scholarships for 2026
Seventeen students from Pinellas County Schools have been awarded prestigious National Merit Scholarships for undergraduate study. The scholarships were announced by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation on June 3 as part of a nationwide program recognizing academic achievement.
Idyll Vice to open on Central Avenue with dirty sodas and self-serve wine station
Idyll Vice is set to open soon at 667 Central Avenue in downtown St. Petersburg offering dirty sodas alongside beer, wine and coffee options. Owner Witney Dupree says guests can expect customizable drinks plus light food options when doors open…
Fi-the Abbey, LLC owns Abbey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in St. Petersburg, Florida
Fi-the Abbey, LLC has held ownership of Abbey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center since May 3, 2003. In the first quarter of 2026, its overall CMS rating was one.
Ownership and CMS rating for Boca Ciega Center in Gulfport in Q1
Boca Ciega Center was operated by Boca Ciega Rehabilitation Center, LLC since April 1, 2009, and held a CMS overall rating of 2 during the first quarter of 2026.
Aviata at the Sea – Pasadena recorded 2-star CMS rating in South Pasadena, Florida during Q1
Aviata at the Sea – Pasadena, under Shore Parent, LLC ownership since Sep. 1, 2023, received a two-star overall CMS rating for the first quarter of 2026.
Gulfport Nursing Center receives 1-star CMS rating in Pinellas County for Q1
Gulfport Nursing Center, one of 53 for-profit nursing homes in Pinellas County, Florida, received an overall one-star rating from CMS during the first quarter of 2026.