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News from August 2024

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St. Pete hosts inaugural City of Performing Arts Month with over 40 live performances

By St. Pete Standard | Aug 30, 2024

In September, St. Petersburg will celebrate its inaugural City of Performing Arts Month, showcasing the city's vibrant performing arts scene.

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St. Petersburg seeks funds for flood mitigation efforts

By St. Pete Standard | Aug 30, 2024

The City of St. Petersburg is pursuing funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Florida Division of Emergency Management.

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Foot Locker moves global headquarters from NYC to St. Petersburg

By St. Pete Standard | Aug 28, 2024

Foot Locker, Inc. has announced the relocation of its global headquarters from New York City to St. Petersburg, Florida.

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St. Petersburg announces holiday closures and adjusted waste collection schedule

By St. Pete Standard | Aug 28, 2024

Certain facilities and services in the City of St. Petersburg will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024, due to Labor Day observance.

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Which former St. Pete Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Aug. 26?

By St. Pete Standard | Aug 25, 2024

These former St. Pete Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Aug. 26.

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St. Pete Standard area weekly mass times

By St. Pete Standard | Aug 24, 2024

The following parishes in the St. Pete Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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St. Petersburg seeks flood mitigation funds; public comments invited

By St. Pete Standard | Aug 22, 2024

The City of St. Petersburg has announced its intention to seek funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Florida Division of Emergency Management.

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St. Petersburg seeks residents for vacant board and committee positions

By St. Pete Standard | Aug 22, 2024

The City of St. Petersburg is inviting residents to apply for open positions on various boards and committees.

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City seeks funds for Bartlett Lake dredging project

By St. Pete Standard | Aug 21, 2024

On or about September 9, 2024, the City of St. Petersburg plans to request the release of Community Development Block Grant - Mitigation funds from the Florida Department of Commerce.

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Prescribed burn planned at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve

By St. Pete Standard | Aug 20, 2024

The City of St. Petersburg's Parks & Recreation Department, in collaboration with the Kissimmee Valley Foresters, is conducting a prescribed burn at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve on Tuesday, August 20.

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St. Pete Standard area weekly mass times

By St. Pete Standard | Aug 17, 2024

The following parishes in the St. Pete Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Wastewater spill in urban area leads to cleanup and disinfection efforts

By St. Pete Standard | Aug 13, 2024

On August 12, 2024, an incident occurred involving the discharge of approximately 150 gallons of wastewater from a manhole located at the 1700 block of 14th St. N. The cause was identified as a blockage consisting of grease, rags, and paper.

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St. Pete offers mini-grants for community tree planting projects

By St. Pete Standard | Aug 13, 2024

The City of St. Petersburg has announced the return of its Neighborhood Tree Matching Mini-Grant Program for a third funding cycle.

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St. Petersburg plans new wastewater pipeline; public meeting set for August

By St. Pete Standard | Aug 12, 2024

The City of St. Petersburg has announced plans to construct a new 1-mile, 36-inch diameter wastewater transmission force main.

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St. Pete Standard area weekly mass times

By St. Pete Standard | Aug 10, 2024

The following parishes in the St. Pete Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Whispering Pines Apartments opens in St. Petersburg as part of affordable housing initiative

By St. Pete Standard | Aug 9, 2024

Earlier today, the City of St. Petersburg, along with local partners, marked the grand opening of Whispering Pines Apartments.

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St. Petersburg seeks FEMA grant for flood mitigation efforts

By St. Pete Standard | Aug 8, 2024

The City of St. Petersburg has announced its intention to apply for funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Florida Division of Emergency Management.

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St. Petersburg seeks flood mitigation grant funding

By St. Pete Standard | Aug 8, 2024

The City of St. Petersburg has announced its intention to seek financial support from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Florida Division of Emergency Management.

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St. Pete expands monthly sandbag distribution amid hurricane season

By St. Pete Standard | Aug 8, 2024

As hurricane season continues, the City of St. Petersburg has expanded its sandbag distribution days to help residents prepare during non-emergency periods.

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Student body in Pinellas County universities comprised mostly of white students in 2022-23 school year

By St. Pete Standard | Aug 7, 2024

Enrollment data for the 12 universities in Pinellas County revealed white was the most common ethnicity among students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.