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News from May 2024

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St. Pete Standard area weekly mass times

By St. Pete Standard | May 18, 2024

The following parishes in the St. Pete Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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4.9% of citizens unemployed in Pinellas County in 2021

By St. Pete Standard | May 17, 2024

The unemployment rate in Pinellas County hit 4.9% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

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City of St. Petersburg opens nominations for beautification awards

By St. Pete Standard | May 15, 2024

Nominations are now open for the City of St. Petersburg's City Beautification Awards, which celebrate excellence in landscaping and building design across the community. Residents, businesses, and community members are encouraged to participate in this celebration of St. Pete's beauty by submitting nominations for properties that exemplify the spirit of the City Beautification Awards.

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St. Petersburg announces new roles in Office of Equity to enhance neighborhood safety

By St. Pete Standard | May 14, 2024

On May 14, 2024, Mayor Kenneth T. Welch of St. Petersburg announced the establishment of two new roles within the Office of Equity to further the city's Neighborhood Health and Safety Pillar for Progress. Reverend Kenny Irby will serve as the Faith and Community Justice Liaison, while Lisa Wheeler-Bowman will assume the role of Community Impact and Safety Liaison.

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St. Pete Standard area weekly mass times

By St. Pete Standard | May 11, 2024

The following parishes in the St. Pete Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Historic gas plant development agreements presented to St. Petersburg council

By St. Pete Standard | May 10, 2024

On May 10, 2024, the City of St. Petersburg Administration, Hines and the Tampa Bay Rays presented the proposed Historic Gas Plant Development agreements to St. Petersburg City Council at a Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting. The COW, comprised of all City Council members, is responsible for deliberating various issues relevant to the city. Actions taken at a COW meeting are not an official action of City Council unless and until approved by City Council at a regular meeting.

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City of St. Petersburg and Pinellas Community Foundation Introduce New Resources for St. Pete Nonprofits

By St. Pete Standard | May 8, 2024

The City of St. Petersburg and Pinellas Community Foundation have partnered with The Hypatia Collaborative to introduce new resources to help St. Pete nonprofits. The new Shared Services Organization (SSO) program will be a three-year pilot and will provide eligible nonprofit organizations in St. Pete with key administrative services and support that will help them build capacity and scale their work in the community. The Hypatia Collaborative plans to use these funds to connect its nonprofit clients with local consultants to help scale and support their organization and...

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Guide to Travel and Transportation for Tampa Bay Rays vs. New York Yankees Weekend

By St. Pete Standard | May 8, 2024

The Tampa Bay Rays are gearing up to face the New York Yankees in an AL East Matchup weekend. Here is everything you need to know to navigate to and from Tropicana Field:

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A Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting to focus on the Historic Gas Plant Development is scheduled by the St. Petersburg City Council

By St. Pete Standard | May 7, 2024

On May 7, 2024, the St. Petersburg City Council announced that a Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 9. The meeting will focus on discussing the Historic Gas Plant Development agreement. The details of the meeting are as follows:

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St. Pete's Summer Reading Program Returns to Community Libraries

By St. Pete Standard | May 6, 2024

Readers of all ages in St. Petersburg have something to look forward to as the Summer Reading Program makes its return to the community libraries. The program, titled "Adventure Begins at Your Library," is set to run from June 1 through August 4 this year.Participants are encouraged to dive into captivating tales, explore far-off lands, and meet intriguing characters through the world of books. As stated, "The adventure begins here – at your library!"For youth readers, the Summer Programming Guides offer a plethora of activities including free programming, take-home...

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St. Pete Standard area weekly mass times

By St. Pete Standard | May 4, 2024

The following parishes in the St. Pete Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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City of St. Petersburg Hosts Citizen Forestry Town Halls to Gather Public Input on Urban Forestry

By St. Pete Standard | May 3, 2024

The City of St. Petersburg, through the Office of Sustainability and Resilience (OSR) and its St. Pete Forestry program, is set to host a series of Citizen Forestry Town Halls in May, as reported on May 3, 2024. These town hall meetings aim to gather public input on various environmental concerns related to trees in the city.According to the announcement, the Citizen Forestry Town Halls will employ live polling and a collaborative group approach to involve residents in discussions about crucial tree-related issues. The sessions will focus on topics such as the heat island...

34 coaches at institutions in Pinellas County earned $42,715 on average in 2022

By St. Pete Standard | May 2, 2024

The average coaching salary at Eckerd College, the only institution paying coaches during 2022 in Pinellas County, was $45,639, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

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City of St. Petersburg Offers Funding for Social Service Agencies Providing Homelessness Assistance

By St. Pete Standard | May 2, 2024

St. Petersburg, FL, May 2, 2024 - The City of St. Petersburg announced that it will be providing funding opportunities for social service agencies involved in homelessness assistance. Starting Friday, May 3, eligible agencies can apply for the Social Action Funding Grants, with applications being accepted until Thursday, June 20.According to St. Petersburg officials, agencies can receive up to $100,000 in funding from the city, with additional applications permitted for programs offering critical services related to homelessness prevention and support. The City of St....

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Exciting Initiatives and Opportunities in St. Petersburg for May 2024

By St. Pete Standard | May 1, 2024

St. Pete Extra! May 2024 EditionMay 1, 2024The City of St. Petersburg is abuzz with new initiatives and opportunities for its residents to engage and participate in various projects and programs.Residents are encouraged to participate in the Innovative Equity Project, where $1 million is allocated towards one of five new projects, with the opportunity to vote for their preferred choice. According to the announcement, residents can cast their votes by June 12, 2024.As the Cross Bay Ferry season approaches its end, individuals are reminded to take advantage of this...