St. Pete Standard

The City of St. Petersburg is offering a range of community activities and services in January 2025, as outlined in their monthly digest, "St. Pete Extra!" Residents are encouraged to engage with various programs, from fitness classes to civic involvement opportunities.

Newly elected and re-elected council members were sworn in this month. The new Council Chair is Copley Gerdes from District 1, with Lisset Hanewicz serving as Vice-Chair for District 4. Other council members include Mike Harting (District 3), Deborah Figgs-Sanders (District 5), and Corey Givens, Jr. (District 7).

Fitness enthusiasts can participate in the Fit City 5K & 1 Mile night race on February 1 at the downtown waterfront. This event features glow activities suitable for all ages.

Mayor Welch will address the community during the State of the City event on February 4th, where progress over the past year will be discussed alongside future plans.

The Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg celebrates its 21st anniversary from February 28 to March 2, offering racing fans an exciting weekend.

Residents are reminded about potential lead hazards in homes built before 1978 and are invited to join the Healthy Homes Community Coalition to promote lead safety awareness.

For those interested in biking, a city bike map is available online providing routes and safety tips.

A free Christmas tree collection service will be conducted citywide between January 11 and February 10. Trees should be placed outside by January 11 for pickup according to regular trash collection locations.

Additional details about these events and initiatives can be found on respective websites provided by the city.