St. Petersburg Preserves Historic Church by Photographing it During Demolition

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — Residents opposing new development in St. Petersburg are not experiencing a housing crisis, they are experiencing a personal failure crisis, according to members of the Development Review Commission. “You don’t hate development,” one commissioner said. “You’re broke!” Officials explained that complaints about rising rents, traffic, and displacement are typically voiced by…

Residents noticed something unusual outside the historic Ventnor Apartments in downtown St. Petersburg this week. A local paint crew was seen removing graffiti from the now-infamous pink building. However, several observers quickly noticed that only certain graffiti appeared to be receiving a fresh coat of paint. According to multiple witnesses, workers seemed to be focusing…

Several puppies fled a collapsing structure Tuesday, momentarily complicating site access. The Smoothie King development remains on track, with officials noting updated branding, expanded menu options, and a limited-time $6 Power Meal Deal.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A construction crane that toppled from the roof of the 46-story Residences at 400 Central during Hurricane Milton has accelerated plans for another mixed-use luxury development in downtown St. Petersburg. The crane, which collapsed in high winds and tore through multiple floors of the Times’ downtown headquarters at 490 First Avenue…

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — After years of incorrect hand positioning during public appearances, Mayor Ken Welch has successfully demonstrated the correct hand gesture, sources confirmed Tuesday. Officials say the mayor had previously been performing the gesture in an inverted fashion, a variation interpreted as “throwing it down,” a gesture widely understood to signal disrespect or…

ST. PETERSBURG — Within days of arriving in St. Pete, Spencer Duncan says he already has a bold new vision for the city’s future, one he believes will make the area a better representation of where he comes from. Seated along the downtown waterfront, the sharply dressed newcomer spoke at length about what he described…