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The Chattaway’s roots trace back to 1921. It will soon have new owners for the first time in over 50 years. All photos: Courtesy of The Chattaway. ​The Chattaway, a South St. Petersburg staple since 1951, will change hands in August. Co-owner Debby Kitto said time and the daily grind of running a restaurant have […]

Author Donna Welch (third in line) stands with her husband, Mayor Ken Welch (first in line), family, and friends, holding her novel. All photos by Isis Climes City of St. Petersburg’s First Lady, Donna Welch, has started a new chapter in her life as a debuting author with “Becoming Her – A Pocket of Hope.” […]

This position assists in the implementation of City planning projects and programs including project analysis, preparation of reports, and delivery of public presentations. Click Here for more information!

Cranstan Cumberbatch (pictured right) is co-founder of DreamMakerz Productions, and a Tampa Bay independent filmmaker, actor, and director of the Sunshine City Film Festival, the Black Art & Film Festival, the Juneteenth Film Festival, and the MLK Day Celebration Film Festival. Image courtesy of DreamMakerz Productions. The debate about whether independent filmmakers should or should […]

Mayor Ken Welch (right) and artist John Gascot at a Black History Month event in 2023. The state has since removed the “Black History Matters” mural outside of the Woodson African American Museum of Florida. Photo: City of St. Petersburg. ​St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch has pledged to continue fighting legislation that bans local governments […]

Mayor Jane Castor (right) has updated the Tampa Police Department’s immigration enforcement policies. Photo: City of Tampa. Tampa Mayor Jane Castor has revised the city’s immigration enforcement policies days after Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier threatened her with removal from office. ​In a letter posted to X last week, Uthmeier claimed Castor was “forcing sanctuary […]

Long-vacant lots within the Jamestown Apartments and Townhomes complex could feature additional affordable housing. All images: City documents. Evolving plans to create additional affordable housing at a city-owned complex near downtown St. Petersburg are advancing. However, voters will have the final say. ​A city council committee approved draft ballot language on Thursday that, if approved […]

We are hiring, and this one’s for the people who sweat the details. As a Records Technician II, you’ll be working directly with deputies to transcribe reports, research Florida statutes, enter and retrieve data in law enforcement systems, and ensure critical reports reach agencies like the State Attorney’s Office and the Medical Examiner’s Office. If […]

Build a strong, compliant APD group home in Florida Whether you are brand new, stepping into a manager role, or tightening up an existing group home, this training gives you the operational and compliance foundation to run your group home with confidence and stay ready for reviews. APD group homes are not “set it and […]

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (right), Danielle Thomas, senior vice president of the St. Petersburg Housing Authority, and several stakeholders celebrated the organization receiving a Community Project Funding grant for the Ed White Hospital’s transformation at a ceremony on Friday. ​U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor has secured $3.15 million in much-needed funding to help ensure St. Petersburg […]

Proposals to create and operate a new “Genius Lab” at the Enoch D. Davis Center are due by March 26. Photo: University of Toronto. St. Petersburg is currently searching for a qualified vendor to design and deliver a new hands-on afterschool experience that helps local youth reach their full potential. The Genius Lab will nurture […]

Uniquely Original Art Studio has operated from 915 24th St. S. for nearly 35 years. Photo: Facebook. ​Time is running out to help preserve and celebrate local business legacies in St. Petersburg. ​The city opened the first round of applications for its burgeoning Legacy Business Program in February. Stakeholders have until 5 p.m. on Monday, […]

The governor could remove Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, the city’s first female police chief, from office for not disclosing the immigration status of crime victims and witnesses, according to Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier. Photo: City of Tampa. ​Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has threatened to remove Tampa Mayor Jane Castor from office for failing […]

Rev. Jesse Jackson was the voice that shaped generations, challenged power and reminded us that justice requires both courage and consistency. Rev. Jackson’s life’s work pushed conversations forward on civil rights, economic equity and human dignity and his impact continues to ripple through our communities today. Pulse Pod host Adrienne Reddick welcomes Rev. Wayne G. […]

Pinellas County native Maranda Douglas made a historic first this month when she became 1st Klass Enterprise LLC’s first Black Woman Mariner Captain. Maranda Douglas made a historic first this month when she became 1st Klass Enterprise LLC’s first Black Woman Mariner Captain. In a majorly white male-dominated field, Douglas has carved out a space […]

City council members must still approve a contract with the recommended design-build team, which includes six local certified small, minority, and women-owned business enterprises. Photo by Mark Parker. ​An evaluation committee has selected a global firm with local expertise to breathe new life into the St. Petersburg Municipal Marina – now a $162 million project. […]

An aerial view of Palmetto Park, which, according to a new neighborhood plan, is “experiencing gentrification.” All images: City of St. Petersburg. An evolving South St. Petersburg neighborhood along the 22nd Street South (Deuces) corridor, near the Historic Gas Plant District, has a new guiding vision for the first time since 1992. ​City council members […]

Tampa General Hospital—recognized among Forbes’ America’s Best Large Employers—is currently hiring for a wide range of roles across its expanding academic health system. Opportunities are available in clinical care, administration, research, operations, and support services at multiple hospitals, physician practices, and outpatient locations throughout the region. As one of Florida’s leading healthcare systems, TGH offers […]

Moffitt Speros Outpatient Center and the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation Proton Center is a 120,000-square-foot facility within the Moffitt Cancer Center’s Speros campus, offering comprehensive outpatient services with cutting-edge technology to support cancer patients and advance innovative cancer care and research. The Moffitt at Speros location, which opened in January 2026, provides comprehensive cancer care services, including […]

It’s the The 5th Annual Summer Soul Music Festival & Labor Wayne Weekend This Year We are Celebrating 50-Years of Go-Go Featuring Live Rare Essence Junkyard Backyard Northeast Groovers Hosted by SiriusVybe aka Derrick and Scooby DaGodSon plus Billy Da Kid Music by DJ Frisco & DJ Rico The Event is Rain or Shine. No […]

Join Us! at the Pinellas County Annual Reverse Tradeshow, where small businesses converge with buyers and contract administrators to gain valuable insights on doing business with government agencies. This event provides a unique opportunity for businesses to engage directly with procurement professionals, learn about the procurement process, and understand the intricacies of securing government contracts. Don’t […]

Transform your middle schooler’s summer with an immersive week of entrepreneurial discovery at SailFuture’s Career Exploration Summer Camp this July! Students will build their own business from concept to creation while enjoying screen-printing workshops, product design, financial literacy lessons, and exciting boating adventures. Click Here for more information!

Developers have long eyed the former Army-Navy Surplus Market site in downtown Tampa. The city plans for it to now house a mixed-used development with over 1,100 residential units. All images: City of Tampa. Underutilized land on the northern fringes of downtown Tampa is slated for a drastic transformation, featuring hundreds of affordable housing units, […]

InternshipsCBCF’s internship programs prepare college students and young professionals to become principled leaders, skilled policy analysts, and informed advocates by exposing them to the processes that develop national policies and implement them – from Capitol Hill to federal field offices. Program participants receive housing, a stipend, office placements, and opportunities to meet and interact with […]