In Tampa Bay, there are plenty of kooky history stories to go around about the local buildings, cities and names. Plus tales of pirates — lots and lots of pirates. Maybe you’ve heard some of these on a walking tour, from your neighbor or while scrolling Reddit. Here, we break down the truth behind these […]
Since a billion-dollar plan to turn an industrial marine service hub in St. Petersburg into a village of condos, affordable housing and office, hotel and conference space fell through a few years ago, the property owners, workers and residents around Salt Creek knew it wouldn’t be long before another outfit eyed the area for redevelopment. […]
Have an event or announcement you would like featured in THE DIGEST? It’s welcome! Please send an email to apitchon@gannett.com. Time sensitive announcements should be sent a week ahead of time. Wednesday Workshop in Petersburg: The Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Do you live in a historic area in Petersburg? You may be eligible for a […]
PETERSBURG – Did City Council choose to ignore the advice of its longstanding financial advisor in picking The Cordish Companies as its preferred casino vendor? According to language in a report Davenport & Co. sent the city on the same day council chose Cordish, the advisor informally said Cordish appeared to be the most financially […]
PETERSBURG − The suspect wanted in connection with the city’s first homicide of 2023 is now in police custody after 10 months on the run. Philip Rich, 29, was arrested Friday without incident in Hampton, according to a Petersburg Police statement Saturday. He was picked up by Hampton Police and the U.S. Marshals Regional Fugitive […]