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Council approves west St. Pete subdivision

1 week ago | tbnweekly.com | Mark Parker |Pete Catalyst

Builders continue turning to west St. Petersburg for developable space in a city known for its scarcity of vacant land. At their April 3 meeting, city council members unanimously approved plans for the Seventh Avenue North Villas. The property owner, Clearwater Capital Partners, requested a variance to create four buildable lots on a 1.17-acre site that currently features a two-story single-family home with an expansive yard. Three of the lots lack frontage on a public street.
AI-enabled ‘Smart Signals’ arrive in St. Petersburg

1 week ago | tbnweekly.com | Mark Parker |Pete Catalyst

St. Petersburg is deploying cutting-edge traffic signal technology that increases safety, mitigates congestion and accommodates connected and automated vehicles. The artificial intelligence (AI)-enhanced systems adapt to real-time traffic conditions and weather changes. City council members unanimously approved purchasing 15 of the systems April 3. A $1.16 million state grant, which the city must spend by Dec. 31, supports the West St. Petersburg Smart Signal Corridors project.
City code changes address abnormal water bills

2 weeks ago | tbnweekly.com | Mark Parker |Pete Catalyst

The St. Petersburg City Council has approved several code changes to help protect residents from receiving exorbitant water bills — particularly in the wake of a natural disaster. Thousands of households incurred excessive charges for abnormal water usage after hurricanes Helene and Milton. Noreen McClure addressed council members March 27 on behalf of her mother, 92, who owes the city over $10,000 for a vacant home with no detected leaks.
Foot Locker leases space for St. Pete headquarters

2 weeks ago | tbnweekly.com | Mark Parker |Pete Catalyst

Athletic apparel conglomerate Foot Locker has secured 110,998 square feet of Class A office space in north St. Petersburg to house its global headquarters, and 150 new high-paying jobs. The Feil Organization, a national real estate investment firm, announced the critical step in Foot Locker’s relocation process March 31. City officials expect the company’s move from Manhattan to create $18 million in new local salaries.
St. Pete loses $45.6 million in federal funding requests

2 weeks ago | tbnweekly.com | Mark Parker |Pete Catalyst

St. Petersburg’s congressional representatives requested $45.6 million for several community projects in the city. Nearly half would have supported storm recovery and mitigation efforts after two catastrophic hurricanes. That money evaporated March 13 when Republicans, at the presidential administration’s behest, rallied around a stopgap funding extension to avert a government shutdown.
New funding supports St. Pete-Clearwater Airport’s growth spurt

3 weeks ago | tbnweekly.com | Mark Parker |Pete Catalyst

State and federal funding continues trickling in for St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport’s (PIE) much-anticipated terminal expansion, which has nearly doubled in cost over the past year. According to Pinellas County documents, the project’s estimated price range is now between $180 million and $220 million. Airport officials announced a $110 million initiative in January 2024.
St. Pete veteran named Small Business Owner of the Year

3 weeks ago | tbnweekly.com | Mark Parker |Pete Catalyst

The U.S. Small Business Administration has named Pat Mack, founder and CEO of PVM, its 2025 South Florida Veteran Business Owner of the Year. He credits his hometown’s support and a loyal team for the recognition. The St. Petersburg native’s data analytics firm operates from the Innovation District’s Maritime and Defense Technology Hub.
Pinellas tourism sets record, despite storm-recovery delays

1 month ago | tbnweekly.com | Mark Parker |Pete Catalyst

Visitors contributed a record $8.29 million to Pinellas County tax coffers in January, just three months after hurricanes Helene and Milton decimated the area. That number will likely continue trending higher as tourism officials await over 1,400 rooms reopening — most by the end of the summer. St. Petersburg helped offset beachfront losses, as bed tax revenue — a 6% surcharge on overnight stays — in the city soared by 34% year over year.
Ideal Nutrition to open downtown St. Pete storefront

1 month ago | tbnweekly.com | Ashley Morales |Pete Catalyst

Ideal Nutrition, a healthy meal delivery service company, is expanding into the Tampa Bay market with a new retail location in downtown St. Petersburg. Construction is underway on a 1,770-square-foot store, situated on the ground floor of the Evo apartment building at 360 Second Ave. S. The downtown St. Pete store will offer a selection of nutrition-focused ready-to-eat meals for delivery or pick up in-store.
St. Pete prepares for $160 million storm recovery windfall

1 month ago | tbnweekly.com | Mark Parker |Pete Catalyst

City Council members recently met with a team of consultants who will help ensure St. Petersburg receives $160 million in disaster recovery funding by meeting federal requirements. The city must allocate $139 million to unmet storm recovery needs and $20.85 million to mitigation efforts. At least 70% of the funding must benefit low to moderate-income (LMI) households. Officials selected the professional services firm Horne through a competitive process to help develop the required action plan.