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Community invited to discuss transportation strategies in South St Petersburg workshops

The City of St. Petersburg, in collaboration with the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), is organizing a series of workshops to engage the community in discussing transportation...

By St. Pete Standard | Jan 17, 2025

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MLK Dream Big Weekend returns with a lineup of events honoring Dr. King

St. Petersburg is gearing up for its annual MLK Dream Big Weekend, taking place from January 17 to 20, 2025.

By St. Pete Standard | Jan 16, 2025

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City announces holiday closures and collection adjustments for MLK Day

By St. Pete Standard | Jan 16, 2025

Certain city facilities and services will not be operational on Monday, January 20, 2025, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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St. Petersburg partners enhance youth development through new investments

By St. Pete Standard | Jan 16, 2025

The City of St. Petersburg has announced two significant partnerships aimed at enhancing youth development and workforce readiness in the community.

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St. Petersburg launches program addressing household lead exposure

By St. Pete Standard | Jan 14, 2025

The City of St. Petersburg has launched the Healthy Homes Initiative, a program focused on raising awareness about household lead exposure risks.

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St. Petersburg opens grant applications for youth readiness programs

By St. Pete Standard | Jan 14, 2025

The City of St. Petersburg has announced the opening of applications for the Youth Opportunity Grants for Career and College Readiness Grant Program.

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St. Petersburg receives federal funds to reconnect historic district

By St. Pete Standard | Jan 10, 2025

The City of St. Petersburg has been granted $1,387,038 by the U.S. Department of Transportation for the Reconnecting the Historic Gas Plant District Project.

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St. Petersburg offers extra days for storm preparedness with weekend sandbag pickups

By St. Pete Standard | Jan 9, 2025

The City of St. Petersburg is offering additional opportunities for residents to collect sandbags during non-emergency periods.

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St. Petersburg hosts fair for hurricane-displaced residents seeking rental options

By St. Pete Standard | Jan 9, 2025

In response to the recent hurricanes, the City of St. Petersburg is collaborating with the Bay Area Apartment Association (BAAA) to host a Hurricane Recovery Rental Housing Fair.

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St. Petersburg awarded federal funds for digital equity initiative

By St. Pete Standard | Jan 7, 2025

The City of St. Petersburg is set to receive a substantial federal grant to enhance digital access for its residents.

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St. Petersburg City Council inaugurates new leadership for 2025

By St. Pete Standard | Jan 2, 2025

Earlier today, the St. Petersburg City Council saw the official swearing-in of its new leadership for 2025.

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City of St. Petersburg announces events and initiatives for January

By St. Pete Standard | Jan 2, 2025

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!"

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St. Petersburg schedules final storm debris cleanup after hurricanes

By St. Pete Standard | Dec 27, 2024

In response to the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the City of St. Petersburg is set to commence its final citywide debris pickup on January 3, 2025.

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St. Petersburg announces facility closures for New Year's Day

By St. Pete Standard | Dec 27, 2024

Certain facilities and services in the City of St. Petersburg will be closed on January 1, 2025, in observance of New Year's Day.

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St. Petersburg announces free Christmas tree disposal starting January

By St. Pete Standard | Dec 26, 2024

The City of St. Petersburg has announced a citywide collection of live Christmas trees from January 11 to February 10, 2025.

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St. Petersburg celebrates second cohort graduation from workforce readiness program

By St. Pete Standard | Dec 23, 2024

On December 20, Mayor Kenneth T. Welch and the City of St. Petersburg celebrated the graduation of 12 cadets from the Mayor's Future Ready Academy.

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Wastewater discharge incident reported on Pasadena Ave due to construction work

By St. Pete Standard | Dec 23, 2024

On December 21, 2024, an incident involving the discharge of approximately 1,500 gallons of wastewater occurred at the 100 block of Pasadena Ave. S. The release was attributed to construction work impacting the force main in the area.