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Florida's back-to-school tax holiday starts today

By St. Pete Standard | Jul 29, 2024

In Florida, the annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday begins today and will last until August 11.

St. Pete Standard area weekly mass times

By St. Pete Standard | Jul 28, 2024

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

Reclaimed water spill impacts Tampa Bay after line break

By St. Pete Standard | Jul 24, 2024

On July 23, 2024, a break in the reclaimed water line led to the discharge of approximately 42,000 gallons of reclaimed water at the 1300 block of Snell Isle Blvd.

City of St. Petersburg seeks residents for board and committee vacancies

By St. Pete Standard | Jul 24, 2024

The City of St. Petersburg is seeking residents to fill vacancies on several boards and committees.

Wastewater discharge contained at Southwest Water Reclamation Facility

By St. Pete Standard | Jul 23, 2024

On July 22, 2024, an incident occurred at the Southwest Water Reclamation Facility involving the discharge of approximately 38,400 gallons of partially-treated wastewater.

St. Petersburg hosts school supply drives for local students

By St. Pete Standard | Jul 23, 2024

The City of St. Petersburg is organizing two school supply drives to assist local students in preparation for the upcoming academic year.

St. Petersburg hosts hurricane expo focused on senior citizens' preparedness

By St. Pete Standard | Jul 23, 2024

The City of St. Petersburg is organizing a Hurricane Expo aimed at senior citizens.

St. Petersburg launches community grant program to improve food access

By St. Pete Standard | Jul 22, 2024

Last week, the City of St. Petersburg introduced the Healthy Food Action Plan and initiated the Community Food Grant Program.

St. Pete marks ADA anniversary with community event and disability needs survey

By St. Pete Standard | Jul 22, 2024

The City of St. Petersburg is preparing to celebrate the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 28, marking over three decades since the law was enacted in 1990.

How many companies in cities in Pinellas County received FDA inspections in Q2?

By St. Pete Standard | Jul 22, 2024

There were three companies in cities associated with Pinellas County that received three FDA inspections in the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

Pinellas County's institutions spent $1,998,370 on basketball teams in 2023

By St. Pete Standard | Jul 22, 2024

Pinellas County's basketball collegiate teams received $1,998,370 in funding for the 2023 season.

Pinellas County awards $3,580,469 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

By St. Pete Standard | Jul 21, 2024

Pinellas County's two universities paid $3,580,469 in athletically related financial aid in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

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St. Pete Standard area weekly mass times

By St. Pete Standard | Jul 20, 2024

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

St Pete council approves gas plant district redevelopment & stadium agreements

By St. Pete Standard | Jul 18, 2024

July 18, 2024 - In a landmark decision, the St. Petersburg City Council voted 5-3 to approve the Historic Gas Plant District Redevelopment during today's meeting. One final step remains: the Pinellas County Commission is scheduled to hold the final vote on stadium-related agreements in the coming weeks.

St. Petersburg City Council votes on gas plant district redevelopment

By St. Pete Standard | Jul 17, 2024

July 17, 2024 - At Thursday's St. Petersburg City Council Meeting, the council will vote on several items related to the Historic Gas Plant District Redevelopment. Following this meeting, the County Commission is scheduled to hold the final vote on stadium-related agreements in the coming weeks.

St. Petersburg announces community pop-up event for upcoming 727 Day

By St. Pete Standard | Jul 17, 2024

The City of St. Petersburg has announced a community pop-up event to celebrate 727 Day. Scheduled for Friday, July 26, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., the event will take place on the steps of St. Pete City Hall.

St Petersburg council discusses homeowner aid programs and budget recommendations

By St. Pete Standard | Jul 15, 2024

During the City Council and Committee meetings on July 11, several significant proposals and initiatives were discussed and advanced, ranging from homeowner assistance programs to budget recommendations and community proclamations.

St. Petersburg seeks flood mitigation grant, opens public comment period

By St. Pete Standard | Jul 15, 2024

The City of St. Petersburg is seeking funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Florida Division of Emergency Management for a Flood Mitigation Assistance Program Grant. Public comment will be open for 30 days from the date of this notice.

Office of Supplier Diversity hosts inaugural bus tour highlighting MWBE program

By St. Pete Standard | Jul 15, 2024

On Friday, June 28, 2024, the City of St. Petersburg's Office of Supplier Diversity hosted its inaugural "Contacts & Contracts Bus Tour." The event aimed to support over 20 small, minority-owned, and women-owned local businesses by providing a unique networking opportunity.