Pinellas pulls Sexton Elementary from school-closure vote, reworks Tarpon Springs plan
Six schools now head to the Oct. 13 closure vote. Sexton gets more time, and Tarpon Springs would get two K-8 schools after parents pushed an alternative.
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SPLC, NAACP push Pinellas for South St. Pete early voting site before Oct. 19
With early voting opening Oct. 19, SPLC warned Pinellas that seven majority-white early voting sites and none in South St. Pete may violate voting-rights law. NAACP plans free rides.
Pinellas hikes Fort De Soto, Sand Key and Fred Howard parking fees
Annual beach and boat passes rose Oct. 1. On Dec. 1, daily parking at Fort De Soto, Sand Key and Fred Howard shifts to $3.50 an hour (max $12) as Pinellas seeks nearly $3 million a year.
St. Pete voters to decide $600M SPAR bond for storm resilience
On Nov. 3, St. Petersburg voters will decide whether to authorize up to $600 million in general obligation bonds to speed SPAR wastewater, drinking water and flood-protection upgrades.
Pinellas waives residential tire disposal fees through Oct. 30 for dengue fight
Pinellas residents can drop off up to four tires for free at the Solid Waste Disposal Complex through Oct. 30 to cut standing-water breeding sites for dengue mosquitoes.
St. Pete police seek Mercedes SUV in deadly hit-and-run that killed motorcyclist
A 65-year-old Pinellas Park motorcyclist died after a dark Mercedes SUV turned in front of him early Sunday at 4th St. N and 9th Ave. N and fled. Police released video Monday.
727 Airport Express starts Oct. 4: How to ride from downtown St. Pete to TPA
PSTA’s new express launches Sunday, Oct. 4, with $2.25 fares, luggage racks, SunRunner ties and a drop at TPA’s Rental Car Center. Here’s the practical how-to.
Pinellas delays school-closure meetings as board seeks new alternatives
Second-round community meetings wait until after the Oct. 6 workshop. Chair Caprice Edmond asked for a Woodlawn-for-Sexton analysis as Tarpon Springs Fundamental families also pushed back.
PSTA announces new transit service connecting downtown St. Petersburg and Tampa International Airport
PSTA is launching the new 727 transit service this October, providing a direct connection between downtown St. Petersburg and Tampa International Airport through the Howard Frankland Bridge Express Lanes
What to do in Tampa Bay this weekend: July 17-19 events guide
Looking for weekend plans in Tampa Bay? Here's a roundup of events happening across the region from July 17-19
What to do in Tampa Bay this weekend: July 10-12 events guide
Looking for weekend plans in Tampa Bay? Here's a roundup of events happening across the region from July 10-12
Great Explorations invites community to help shape new Discovery Center
Great Explorations Children's Museum is inviting the community to help shape its new Discovery Center through a series of free forums where residents can preview plans and share ideas.
St. Petersburg selects developers for Historic Gas Plant District redevelopment plan
St. Petersburg officials have selected development teams to lead the long-awaited redevelopment of the Historic Gas Plant District
Pinellas County task force investigates fatal St. Petersburg officer-involved shooting
The Pinellas County Use of Deadly Force Investigative Task Force is investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting in St. Petersburg after police responded to a call about a suicidal subject armed with a knife.
One year later, St. Pete Wine Scene continues to bring wine lovers together
St. Pete Wine Scene is celebrating one year of connecting wine lovers, local businesses and industry professionals across St. Petersburg.
Where to celebrate the Fourth of July across Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay communities are preparing to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with fireworks, drone shows, live music, festivals and more. From Tampa to Clearwater and St. Petersburg, the Tampa Bay Observer gathered Fourth of July celebrations happening across the region.
Where to celebrate Cinco de Mayo throughout the Tampa Bay area
Cinco de Mayo festivities are happening across Tampa Bay, with restaurants and venues in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater. The Tampa Bay Observer has rounded up some spots to celebrate.
Cost of renting in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater
The cost of renting in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater is leveling out in 2025, but affordability remains an issue as housing costs continue to outpace wages.