St. Petersburg residents, small business owners and city employees still reeling from Hurricanes Helene and Milton will soon receive additional support from their neighbors. Officials will begin disbursing over $800,000 donated to the We Are St. Pete Fund in March. City council members unanimously approved multiple program parameters Thursday. The fund will provide $400,000 in disaster assistance […]

The ongoing drama surrounding a storm-damaged Tropicana Field and plans to build a new ballpark was, at least temporarily, an afterthought for Tampa Bay Rays fans Saturday. An estimated 20,000 people donned their favorite Rays gear and descended upon the St. Pete Pier for the team’s annual Fan Fest event. While the unique venue created logistical hurdles, it allowed […]

For the first time, restaurants in Pinellas County will have the opportunity to earn coveted Michelin stars as the prestigious guide expands its coverage in Florida. The Michelin Guide announced Tuesday that it will begin evaluating restaurants in St. Petersburg, Clearwater and other parts of Pinellas County, along with two additional Florida regions, starting in […]

While most of his friends were learning to drive, Alex Bowen, 16, was piloting raced-tuned Lamborghinis at over 170 mph and standing atop winner’s podiums in Italy. The St. Petersburg native began karting at 6 but didn’t take racing seriously until 12 when the pandemic disrupted traditional youth sports. Alex is now the world’s youngest driver […]