Last week, the St. Pete Chamber hosted members of the Pinellas County Legislative Delegation at the Palladium Side Door to recap on their efforts during this year's session. Senator Jeff Brandes, Representative Kathleen Peters, and Representative Darryl Rouson were in attendance.
Coffee Chats are member-exclusive opportunities for Chamber members and elected officials to have an informal conversation at a local Chamber business. Members are invited to connect with Commissioner Justice on
Friday, April 8th.
The Pier Approach connects the Pier to Beach Drive and the downtown core, and its boundaries follow the waterfront from the Vinoy to Pioneer Park. Please review the inspirational images in the survey and provide your ideas/opinions on activities or amenities for the Pier Approach.
Earlier this week, Darryl LeClair spoke to the Chamber about the proposal of his cable propelled transit system. His vision for the region would be to address traffic congestion and infrastructure congestion through the incorporation of elevated Gondola Systems.
Current Sustainability Task Force initiatives include Chamber Internship Programs, Sustainable Tourism, Rising Sea Levels, Solar Amendments and a Chamber Sustainability Strategy. How can you get involved?
Plans for an elevated transit system were explained Tuesday at a closed door meeting inside the St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce building. Afterwards, several of those in attendance shared some facts with FOX 13 News.
Architects unveil surprising new schematics for the St. Petersburg Pier
Tampa Bay Times
A clearer picture of the city's new pier emerged Thursday, when architects revealed schematic designs for the $46 million project. While much of what the public saw months ago remains intact, changes have been made and budget constraints may cause some elements to be dropped or postponed until they can be added later.
The "Smart City Challenge" was not envisioned as a game changer for Tampa Bay, but it became a reflection of the region's shortcomings. The U.S. Transportation Department pledged $40 million to a city that best integrated new technology into its transportation network.
Design changes to new pier will only make it better, architects say
Tampa Bay Times
One of the new pier's architects sat down with the Tampa Bay Times' editorial board Tuesday to talk about how their original concept has evolved.The changes are most evident in the shape of the building and the loss of what some have referred to as its "birdcage" appearance.
State commits $400k in emergency funding to help five St Pete Schools
Tampa Bay Times
Five failing elementary schools in south St. Petersburg are in line to get nearly $400,000 in extra reading assistance programs under a proposed state budget expected to pass the Florida Legislature on Friday.
School turnaround leader Antonio Burt to take on Pinellas' Failure Factories
Tampa Bay Times
Five weeks into his new job, Antonio Burt sat at a tense community meeting. A lawyer announced that the plaintiffs in a 50-year-old federal desegregation lawsuit were going back to court because Pinellas County school leaders had broken their promises to black students.
