St. Pete Catalyst
Tampa, FL · English · Digital
A local news outlet covering St. Petersburg, Florida, with a focus on community events, business developments, and local government news.
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- Top beat: Society
- Tracked since 2026
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- Tampa Theatre restoration enters final stretchTampa Theatre's $21 million restoration is nearing completion ahead of its 100th anniversary in 2026, with efforts focused on preserving historic features and modernizing infrastructure.
- Howard Frankland Bridge pedestrian trail opensA new shared use path near the Howard Frankland Bridge has opened, connecting St. Petersburg and Tampa for pedestrians and cyclists. The seven-mile trail is part of a larger initiative to create regional trails in southwest Florida.
- Pinellas commissioners question property tax referendumPinellas County commissioners expressed concerns that a Florida property tax referendum could lead to higher fees for working families, reduce workforce availability, and increase the median age of the population.
- Rock musical ‘Passing Strange’ debuts at The Studio@620The rock musical 'Passing Strange' debuts at The Studio@620, directed by Erica Sutherlin, featuring a non-traditional structure and themes of self-discovery and identity.
- Dunedin celebrates suffragist Elizabeth SkinnerResidents of Dunedin celebrated suffragist Elizabeth Skinner at Edgewater Park, recognizing her role in Florida's women's suffrage movement and her local impact.
- Charge dropped in fatal garbage truck caseProsecutors have dropped criminal charges against a St. Petersburg sanitation worker involved in a fatal garbage truck incident. The case was closed with a 'No Information' filing, indicating the evidence does not support prosecution.
- Pinellas commissioners sign Faith and Family Month proclamationPinellas County commissioners unanimously signed a proclamation recognizing June 2026 as Faith and Family Month, emphasizing family and community engagement through faith-based initiatives. The move has sparked debate over its inclusivity and contrast with Pride Month recognition.
- La Maupin lives in Samantha Marti Parisi’s Fringe showActress Samantha Marti Parisi portrays Julie d'Aubigny, a 17th-century French opera singer and swordfighter, in a one-woman show at the Tampa International Fringe Festival. The show, titled 'The Saint of Scandal,' presents a dramatized account of d'Aubigny's life, which includes her defiance of social norms and controversial actions.
- St. Pete school building celebrates 100th anniversaryCommunity members celebrated the 100th anniversary of the St. Petersburg education building, which has served as multiple schools over the decades.
- Five ways to give back and get involved in your communityThe article lists five community volunteer opportunities in the Tampa Bay area, including marine education, teen conferences, Pilates classes for a cause, library training, and homeless support.
- Council OKs municipal electric utility feasibility studyThe St. Petersburg City Council approved a $590,000 feasibility study for a municipal electric utility, aiming to explore alternatives to Duke Energy as their 30-year contract expires in August. The study will be conducted by NewGen Strategies and Solutions LLC, following community support and concerns over rising electricity costs.
- Arts Alive! podcast: Stageworks Theatre’s Karla HartleyKarla Hartley, producing artistic director of Stageworks Theatre, discusses challenges facing nonprofit theaters in the Tampa Bay area, including declining audiences, economic pressures, and lack of state funding. She mentions reduced show schedules for the upcoming season but remains optimistic about future events.
- Places This Week: Tierra Verde $9 million estate for saleA waterfront estate in Tierra Verde is listed for $8.95 million, while other properties including a multifamily complex, a historic home, a Chipotle restaurant, and a retail property are also for sale in the St. Petersburg area.
- Following alley death, city’s anti-homeless policies are questionedCandice Roberts, 49, was killed by a garbage truck in an alley in St. Petersburg, prompting questions about the city's anti-homeless policies that criminalize public sleeping and push homeless individuals to unsafe areas.
- City hosts ‘State of the Economy’The City of St. Petersburg hosted an event discussing economic initiatives, including resilience plans, disaster recovery funding, transportation projects, and support for small businesses.