ST. PETERSBURG SHINES NEWSLETTER
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Every other week we send our subscribers a newsletter covering economic development news, featured events, and important updates relevant to the City of St. Petersburg and the larger Tampa Bay area. Have a content request or suggestion?
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City of St. Petersburg Launches St. Pete Stat
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On Monday, June 11, the City of St. Petersburg launched St. Pete Stat, an interactive platform that uses live data to explore the work of the city. The tool measures performance, demonstrates transparency and encourages accountability.
Monday's launch includes the following tools:
- Project Stat, a tool that looks at all current city development projects
- Performance Stat, a performance measurement tool for city departments
- Open Stat, data inventory that's published for citizens to review
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Skyway Marina District's new
Getaway
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The Getaway's second location, a bar and restaurant at the Maximo Marina property in the Skyway Marina District, will open today (Friday, June 15th), according to their
Facebook page. The new location will accommodate over 300, including 100 patio seats, and 15-20 boat slips. Just in time for the July 4th holiday!
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New St. Pete Pier Progress Update
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The latest construction video from May has been released and shows that the progress on the surfacing of the pier head is nearly complete and surfacing on the north bridge will commence soon. Here is what to expect in the coming months:
JUNE
The pier deck is scheduled to be finished.
AUGUST
Pile work will begin for Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille in the Pelican parking lot.
MARCH 2019
The pier head building is expected to be finished.
SUMMER 2019
•Tenant build-out should be complete.
•Pier District construction concludes.
EARLY FALL
Grand opening
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Before and After: Commercial Revitalization Program in the community
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The Commercial Revitalization Program (CRP) provides grants to commercial property owners for exterior and interior improvements of at least $100,000 in value with a focus on projects that return vacant commercial buildings to service. Priority is given to locations along commercial corridors and projects that create and/or retain jobs.
Dr. Kosydar DDS was the first applicant to complete a project from the 2017 program and received a reimbursement of $25,000 for the revitalization impact. The project expanded 1,100 sf of unoccupied space into dental office space. As a result of this expansion, an additional full time general dentist, a full time dental assistant, a full time dental hygienist, a full time front office staff, and a part time dental hygienist were added to increase the total staff count to 14.
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St. Pete moves forward with Phase II of Tropicana Site Concept Master Plan
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In 2017, the City of St. Petersburg hired HKS Architects Inc. to create a Phase I concept master plan for the Tropicana Field site that included a new stadium for the Rays. In a proactive effort, the City of St. Petersburg recently voted to approve a Phase II concept master plan, which will remove the ballpark, freeing up 20 acres within the site. The master planning process will determine the best uses for the property in the event that the Rays decide on a new location.
"Whenever any community has 86 acres next to a downtown like we have, we’ve got to be very thoughtful about how we proceed," explains City Development Administrator, Alan DeLisle. "We will go through the whole process--it will take us several months, we'll interact with the community, we'll do more research, we'll talk to our planning team and then we'll come up with another plan without the stadium." City Development Administration will be focused on capturing jobs on the site, business development and job creation for the surrounding neighborhoods, but also for the entire city and the county.
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St. Pete's sailing scene receives recognition
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St. Pete was featured in the latest edition of
Sailing World
publication.
"Part of the reason for our growth over the past few years is the quality of life. It's a downtown that's walkable and bikeable, and being on the water is a huge draw" - Mayor
Rick Kriseman
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"St. Pete might just be the next great American regatta destination” - Editor
About Sailing World:
Whether you are an expert racer or an avid fan of the events and strategies of the America's Cup, let
Sailing World
come into your life. Turn to this magazine for the best coverage of the performance sailing world.
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Upcoming Events & Opportunities
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South St. Pete Community Redevelopment Area
Tues, June 19th, 4:30 pm
Enoch Davis Recreation Center Auditorium, 1111 18th Avenue South
Tues, June 19th, 4:30 - 7:30 pm
The Palladium, 253 5th Ave N
Fri, June 22nd, 9:00 - 11:00 am
Pinellas County Job Corps, 500 22nd St S
June 22nd - June 24th
various locations
Arts Business Academy - Social Media and Marketing
June 18, 6 - 8pm
Introduction to Business Taxes
June 19, 6 - 8 pm
1 Million Cups
June 6, 9 - 10 am
Special note:
The Greenhouse hosts 1 Million Cups every Wednesday, 9:00 am to 10:00 am, for local entrepreneurs to meet and present their startups to the thriving peer network of founders in St. Petersburg. Can't make it in person?
It steams live here!
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Economic Development | City of St. Petersburg | T: 727-893-7100 | F: 727-892-5465
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Have a development update, project announcement, or success story to share?
Contact Sarah Hughart, 727-893-7784
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