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…
Another day at home is another day to reconsider your options. Yet again, the City of St. Petersburg is earning accolades. This time, it has been named the best place in Florida for longtime residents to leave. The designation reflects the city’s continued progress toward a more modern, investment-aligned future, one that prioritizes growth, density,…
A new ultra-exclusive private social club is under construction in downtown St. Petersburg. The project promises a carefully curated environment of luxury, connection, and selective access. Developers say the club will feature private jet excursions, island getaways, celebrity encounters, and a luxury jerky tasting bar featuring small-batch selections from around the world. Additional amenities are…
With City Council voting to pause the developer selection process and much of St. Pete urging caution, Mayor Ken Welch reiterated that the future of the 86-acre Historic Gas Plant site must be decided before voters head to the polls this August. Despite widespread calls to pump the brakes, Welch reportedly remains concerned that any…
For decades, Interstate 175 has stood as a reminder of one of St. Petersburg’s most painful chapters. Built through a once-thriving Black neighborhood, the highway displaced thousands through eminent domain, severed generational ties, and left behind promises of replacement housing that never materialized. Families were uprooted. A community was dismantled. Advocates say that history demands…
City officials acknowledged this week that a rainbow laser display staged during Winter Pride festivities also functioned as what administrators described as a “proof-of-concept demonstration” for emerging demolition technologies. The clarification followed persistent questions from reporters regarding the decision to direct concentrated light arrays at a vacant structure in South Pasadena. While representatives emphasized the…
A Clearwater-based development firm has commenced the ceremonial humiliation of historic structures in Downtown St. Pete this week, signaling the beginning of their ritualistic demolition sequence. Residents may have noticed the buildings entering what The Vitale Brothers describe as a “transitional submission phase,” a symbolic designation commonly associated with occult detachment procedures. Urban renewal specialists…
City officials have confirmed plans to redevelop the former Catalyst on the Deuces property into a mixed-use commercial space aimed at “revitalizing” the corridor and attracting new investment to the area. According to preliminary documents, the redevelopment would include a Lilly Pulitzer Outlet, a Starbucks, a rooftop Pilates and wellness studio, and office space to…
St. Pete officials praised the audit for focusing on high-visibility cultural concerns rather than more significant financial decisions involving land deals, private partnerships, and long-term obligations. DOGE officials described the scope as “appropriate” for generating engagement, while city leaders welcomed the findings and pledged visible outrage on behalf of marginalized communities. Current budgetary items will…
Officials emphasized that “The Pot” concept is about efficiency, not empathy. “We care deeply,” said one council member, “but caring is expensive.” Early estimates suggest the program could reduce visibility by up to 90%. Critics argue housing might be a better solution, while advocates say to pot is “much faster.”
