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News from July 2024

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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.

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St. Petersburg opens RFQ for public art at new Obama library

By St. Pete Standard | Jul 8, 2024

The City of St. Petersburg has opened a Request For Qualifications (RFQ) for artists to contribute public art to the new President Barack Obama Main Library, located at 3745 9th Ave. N. The deadline for artists to apply and submit their qualifications for the project is July 27, 2024, by 5 p.m.

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Reclaimed water discharge incident reported on Illinois Ave. NE

By St. Pete Standard | Jul 8, 2024

On July 8, 2024, approximately 31,920 gallons of reclaimed water were discharged at the 2000 block of Illinois Ave. NE due to a contractor drilling through the reclaimed water main. The discharge entered the storm system and flowed to Bayou Grande. The main has been shut off and repairs have been scheduled.

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St. Pete Standard area weekly mass times

By St. Pete Standard | Jul 6, 2024

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

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Northbound I-275 entrance ramp closure scheduled for early July

By St. Pete Standard | Jul 5, 2024

On Monday, July 8, and Tuesday, July 9, the northbound I-275 entrance ramp from 54th Avenue South will close nightly from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., weather permitting.

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St.Petersburg launches initiatives for youth programs,safe spaces,and community improvement

By St. Pete Standard | Jul 1, 2024

St. Pete Extra! July 2024 Edition

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St. Petersburg seeks flood mitigation funds from FEMA and state agency

By St. Pete Standard | Jul 1, 2024

The City of St. Petersburg announced on July 1, 2024, that it is seeking funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Florida Division of Emergency Management for a Flood Mitigation Assistance Program Grant.

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St. Petersburg announces holiday closures and adjusted trash collection schedule

By St. Pete Standard | Jul 1, 2024

Certain City facilities and services in St. Petersburg will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in observance of Independence Day. Residential trash and recycling collection regularly scheduled for Monday, Tuesday, and Friday will remain unchanged. However, Thursday collections will be conducted on Wednesday.