Sirata’s next chapter: Beachfront hotel joins Hilton after makeover
For generations of families, the Sirata Beach Resort has been more than a place to stay on St.…
Affinius Capital Originates $135 Million Construction Loan to Focus and Bradford Allen for New Mixed-Use Development in St. Petersburg, Fla.
(Photo credit: Credit Place Architecture) Affinius Capital LLC announced today it has originated a $135 million construction loan…
Downtown St. Petersburg tower obtains $135M finance package
The developers behind a new 24-story downtown St. Petersburg tower have secured a $135 million construction loan as…
St. Petersburg, Florida to host food truck academy
Food & Beverage Photo: Adobe Stock June 29, 2026 St. Petersburg, Florida plans to open a Food Truck…
State expands its Live Local Act
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed another update to Florida’s Live Local Act, continuing the state’s effort to accelerate…
Rays Offer Free Items at Tropicana Field Games Through September
The Tampa Bay Rays will distribute free merchandise to fans attending Tropicana Field games through September. More than…
Landlord Gives Downtown St. Pete Retailer, Coffee Shop Notice To Vacate
The news came as a shock to the owners, who had big plans for their space. “Over the…
Snell Isle residents push for action on speeding
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Neighbors in St. Petersburg’s Snell Isle community are asking the city to address speeding…
SPC IT team earns 13 Higher Ed AV awards
June 29, 2026 – St. Petersburg College’s Information Technology team earned 13 awards at the 2026 Higher Ed…
Brandon Woman Receives Local Nonprofit’s First Type 1 Diabetes Service Dog
By Chloe Wagner Tampa-based nonprofit Dogs Inc. has gifted a Brandon resident with the organization’s first Type 1…
Demolition permit filed for future site of 50-story Waldorf Astoria Residences St. Petersburg
Designed by CUBE 3 with interiors by San Francisco-based BAMO, the tower will feature two- and three-bedroom residences…
Biggest Surprises for Rays in First Half of Season
Baseball analysts can spend a whole offseason projecting team and player performance down to a decimal point and…