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News from July 2024

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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St. Pete Standard area weekly mass times

By St. Pete Standard | Jul 13, 2024

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

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How much did Pinellas County spend on women's football teams in 2023?

By St. Pete Standard | Jul 12, 2024

Women's football teams from Pinellas County received no funding during the 2023 season, unchanged from the previous year.

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Florida: Pinellas County's men's football budget the same as in 2023

By St. Pete Standard | Jul 12, 2024

Men's football teams from Pinellas County received no funding during the 2023 season, unchanged from the previous year.

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St. Pete Fire Rescue hosts first all-girls firefighting camp

By St. Pete Standard | Jul 12, 2024

This week, St. Petersburg Fire Rescue hosted the inaugural "Camp Ignite," a three-day pilot program designed to engage and empower teenage girls by introducing them to the fire service. The camp, held from July 8 to July 10, was launched by St. Petersburg Fire Rescue Chief Keith Watts in collaboration with the Pinellas County Urban League as part of their "EmpowHer" initiative.

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St. Petersburg council schedules votes on Historic Gas Plant District redevelopment

By St. Pete Standard | Jul 12, 2024

St. Petersburg City Council will reconvene for an additional Committee of the Whole meeting on July 16, followed by a City Council meeting on July 18 for the final vote on the Historic Gas Plant District Redevelopment project.

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City expands non-emergency sandbag pickup times with second-Saturday hours

By St. Pete Standard | Jul 11, 2024

July 11, 2024 - As hurricane season intensifies, the City of St. Petersburg has announced additional days for residents to collect sandbags during non-emergency periods. Sandbags will now be available on the second Saturday of each month at the year-round sandbag distribution site located at the Pavement and Traffic Operations Building (1744 9th Ave. N.). The next event is scheduled for Saturday, July 13, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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St. Pete awards $1M for youth crime prevention program

By St. Pete Standard | Jul 11, 2024

The City of St. Petersburg has announced the selection of "Forward Together, A Youth Crime Prevention Program" as the winning project through community voting for its inaugural Innovative Equity Project. The initiative aims to provide a safety net and pathways to success for local youth, particularly those aged 12-17.

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St. Petersburg seeks FEMA grant for flood mitigation

By St. Pete Standard | Jul 9, 2024

The City of St. Petersburg is seeking funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Florida Division of Emergency Management for a Flood Mitigation Assistance Program Grant. The public notice was issued on July 9, 2024, and public comment will be open for 30 days from the date of this notice.

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City partners with Tampa Bay Watch on Maximo Park Living Shoreline Project

By St. Pete Standard | Jul 8, 2024

The City of St. Petersburg, in collaboration with Tampa Bay Watch, has announced the Maximo Park Living Shoreline Project, scheduled to take place from July 9-11, 2024. This initiative aims to enhance coastal resilience and environmental health through the installation of oyster reef balls and shell bags along the southern shoreline of Maximo Park.