“If the police department doesn’t have a mayor like Ken Welch, it can’t recruit and maintain that level of professionalism."
"This parking structure will be paid in full - no loans, no bonds."
“You’re going to see people realizing that what we’re telling you is actually happening.”
CEO Mike Sutton said the new benchmark “speaks volumes” about the community and "the people who wrap their arms around” the local affiliate.
The development team behind the Waldorf Astoria Residences St. Petersburg announced Tuesday that a “local business leader” had purchased a two-story penthouse for $27 million. What...
A sharp decline in St. Petersburg’s workforce mirrors the precipitous drop in job creation. However, property tax and new construction values continue to soar. Revitalization efforts...
Resiliency is the capacity to withstand or recover quickly from challenges, which objectively describes Pinellas County’s tourism industry. Visitors contributed a record $8.29 million to local...
Pinellas County officials have touted the local tourism industry’s resiliency amid back-to-back hurricanes. Recently released metrics underscore their point. Area lodgings collected $96.76 million in bed...
Mayor Ken Welch discussed a wide range of storm-related topics – including historic debris collection efforts in St. Petersburg and government transparency – Thursday afternoon from...
A new initiative to help St. Petersburg’s non-violent felony offenders break a cycle of crime will provide wayward teens and their families with individualized support and...
