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St. Pete shines at 2025 Grand Prix

The Sunshine City lived up to its moniker Sunday, as over 100,000 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg attendees enjoyed blue skies and temperatures in the low 70s. Two-time defending NTT IndyCar Series champion Alex Palou started the season with a victory after completing the 100-lap, 1.8-mile street course in 1 hour, 51 minutes and […]

Perry’s Porch now open at The Pier

The newest addition to St.Petersburg’s food scene has officially opened at the St. Pete Pier. Perry’s Porch is located at 335 2nd Ave. NE, taking over the former Hops and Props spot near the entrance of the Pier. The “coastal eatery” is the latest concept by Seed & Feed Hospitality, which also owns Trophy Fish, Mandarin […]

How the We Are St. Pete Fund will aid storm victims

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 […]

Rays Fan Fest provides respite from stadium saga

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 […]

Michelin Guide expands to Pinellas County

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 […]

Meet Alex Bowen, St. Petersburg’s racing phenom

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 […]

400 Central hits another construction milestone

The New York-based business mogul constructing St. Petersburg’s tallest tower has long touted its rooftop observation deck. He witnessed its panoramas of the city for the first time Saturday. What is also the tallest residential building on Florida’s Gulf Coast had yet to reach its 46th and final floor when myriad local leaders celebrated the Residences […]

Visit St. Pete-Clearwater launches new tourism campaign

via St. Pete Catalyst The tourism authority for Pinellas County, Visit St. Pete-Clearwater, has launched a new marketing campaign, “Ampersand,” aimed at showcasing the region’s diverse attractions beyond its renowned beaches. St. Pete-Clearwater, long recognized for its white sand and Gulf waters, is expanding its messaging to emphasize a broader range of experiences, including art, […]

‘No longer the Jetsons:’ St. Pete prepares for eVTOLs

St. Petersburg’s inaugural Advanced Air Mobility Task Force will soon take flight as city officials have nominated members and set initial parameters. Advanced air mobility (AAM) is a rapidly evolving aerospace sector that typically utilizes electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles (eVTOLs) to move people and cargo. Often referred to as air taxis, the nascent […]

St. Pete’s MLK Dream Big Weekend kicks off Friday

Monday, Jan. 20 marks the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and people across the country plan to gather in celebration and remembrance of the life of the civil rights activist. In St. Pete, a weekend-long roster of events kicks off Friday, culminating in the longest-running parade in America celebrating King. The four-day celebration […]