A Message from Mayor Rick Kriseman
The worst of Hurricane Hermine is over, but we still have a lot of work to do in front of us. I want to thank every citizen of the City of St. Petersburg for your patience, understanding, and resilience during this storm.
I also want to thank our first responders as well as our Public Works and Parks and Recreation teams who have been working day and night in preparation for the storm, and in response to issues as they emerge. Our employees help us shine even on the rainiest of days.
We will have a lot of work to do to clean up in the aftermath of Hermine. We have also learned a lot, and will be even better prepared for the next storm.
Thank you again.
Rick Kriseman,
Mayor
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A Minute with Dr. Kanika Tomalin: A Healthy St. Pete Pier
Get informed on what's happening with the New St. Petersburg Pier in a minute or less! This week, Deputy Mayor Dr. Kanika Tomalin tells us how the pier will promote a healthy lifestyle.
To learn more about the St. Petersburg Pier, click here.
To watch the video, click the image above or click here.
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Meet Gloria Campbell: South St. Pete CRA Grant Recipient
Take a moment to meet Gloria Campbell, a business owner within the South St. Petersburg CRA. In this video, she tells us about the benefits of the CRA. She is an important part of our City of Opportunity.
To watch the video, click the image above or click here.
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Public Highlights for the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and the Sunshine City
September 3 through September 10, 2016
| Saturday, September 3, 11:00 am |
*Cancelled* Artists of Kenwood Studio Tour, Historic Kenwood Neighborhood
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| Monday, September 5 |
LABOR DAY: Please note, city offices will be closed
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| Monday, September 5, 9:00 am |
*Rescheduled* SPF16 & SHINE Creative Block Party, Central Avenue and 5th Street North
Learn more here.
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| Wednesday, September 7, 7:00 pm |
Mayor Kriseman, SPF16 Opening Reception, The Dali
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| Thursday, September 8, 6:00 pm |
Artist in Residence Welcoming Party, Morean Center for Clay
Learn more here.
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| Thursday, September 8, 6:00 pm |
Mayor Kriseman & Deputy Mayor Tomalin, *Rescheduled* Good 'Burger Awards, Jannus Live
Learn more here.
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| Thursday, September 8, 8:00 pm |
SPF16 & SHINE: Secret Walls, Museum of Fine Arts
Learn more here.
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| Saturday, September 10, 2:00 pm |
SPF16 - SHINE Live! Music Festival, Downtown St. Petersburg
Learn more here.
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Monday, August 29 |
Medium: Ineffable Takamatsu
How do I begin this without sounding cliche? It's the last thing I want to do, sound unextraordinary when describing my experience in Takamatsu, Japan, a well hidden, extraordinary gem. If I absolutely had to describe my experience in such a charming city with a single word, I would have to absolutely say "ineffable." Ironic, isn't it?
It was a short 10 days in Takamatsu, but a couple of minutes was all it took for me to fall in love with St. Petersburg, Florida's sister city.
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Tuesday, August 30 |
Bay News 9: Tampa and St. Pete: Changes made since Colin, last summer's severe flooding
Both cities say they have made some changes since last summer's severe flooding and Tropical Storm Colin in June.
In Tampa, preparations started getting barricades ready for potential flooded areas and maximizing water capacity.
"We are checking all of our waste water pumping stations, all of our storm water pumping stations to make sure they're functioning properly before the storm hits," Tampa Public Works Director Brad Baird said.
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Thursday, September 1 |
The Weekly Challenger: Adopt-A-Block in St. Pete
Numerous programs and initiatives have been developed throughout the years to have a positive impact on the Childs Park Community. Some have sputtered while others flourish.
The Adopt-a-Block program, through the Florida Dream Center, hopes to offer a unique approach to the area by bringing resources and assistance directly to the residents.
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Thursday, September 1 |
Tampa Bay Times: St. Petersburg arts district improvements coming
Improvements are in the works for the Warehouse Arts District. Close to 100 people at the Warehouse Arts District association's annual membership meeting heard about streetscaping, lighting the Pinellas Trail and 30 new studios for artists.
Mary Jane Park, executive director, said the organization is halfway to its goal of raising $800,000 thanks to a state grant for $300,000 and $100,000 from the city of St. Petersburg. The money will help pay for renovating a 15,000-square-foot space inside an existing warehouse for 20 to 30 artist studios.
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Friday, September 2 |
Dallas Morning-News: St. Pete, the not-so-surprising place for arty party people
When craving a candy box of sensory pleasures, it's hard to beat St. Pete.
You can laze on sugary-sand gulf beaches lapped by emerald waves, then catch a trolley to a cornucopia of world-class art, shopping and gustatory delights edging Tampa Bay.
Famously sunny
St. Petersburg has evolved from a Florida retirement haven to cool-culture constellation. Glass studios, brewpubs, gourmet ice pop shops, smart museums and eye-stopping murals swirl in this orbit. The old pier's gone, but there are more places than ever to watch rolling clouds and spectacular sunsets.
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