3+ day, 20+ hour ago   (1082+ words) Amendment 3 would increase Florida’s homestead exemption for non-school property taxes to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028. If Amendment 3 passes in November, it would reduce taxes for many homeowners. However, it would also cut revenue for cities, counties and other local taxing authorities....

6+ day, 7+ hour ago   (733+ words) Commissioner Jon Maldonado urged the city to take an active role. St. Pete Beach could seek restitution and a voice in the criminal case involving hundreds of toxic mothballs scattered near a threatened shorebird nesting colony, as one city commissioner…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (990+ words) A five-story apartment building could soon become much easier to build along many of St. Petersburg’s commercial corridors. Some members of the Development Review Commission reviewing those rules think St. Pete should make room for seven. The question emerged Wednesday…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (135+ words) Allegiant Air is expanding service between St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport and Flint, Michigan, adding flights to the existing nonstop route beginning Feb. 11, 2027. The expanded schedule will offer service between PIE and Flint Bishop International Airport on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (128+ words) St Pete Catalyst ST Pete's Business Daily (and a whole lot more) And take your seat at the table Coast Guard advances $60 million Sector St. Petersburg contract August 22, 2026 - The U.S. Coast Guard awarded a $60 million contract this month to "repair, recapitalize…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (106+ words) St Pete Catalyst ST Pete's Business Daily (and a whole lot more) And take your seat at the table Clearwater levels beach barrier to help nesting sea turtles August 21, 2026 - Clearwater crews leveled a steep sand escarpment on Sand Key Beach…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (853+ words) The overhaul could jeopardize ferry service and eliminate many of the county’s 40 bus routes. Boats for a new year-round ferry between St. Petersburg and Tampa are arriving in Tampa Bay this week. But before the service carries its first passenger,…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (105+ words) St Pete Catalyst ST Pete's Business Daily (and a whole lot more) And take your seat at the table PSTA ferry service vessel arrives in Pinellas County August 18, 2026 - The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority announced Monday that the Bay Breeze, one…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (82+ words) St Pete Catalyst ST Pete's Business Daily (and a whole lot more) And take your seat at the table Allegiant adds new route from St. Pete-Clearwater to Boston August 17, 2026 - Allegiant Travel Company will introduce a new seasonal route from St....

4+ week, 5+ hour ago   (1028+ words) “I want us to look at property tax and utility rates as one big bill from the city.” Last week, City Council decided to increase utility rates, with the final vote slated for Aug. 27. During those discussions, Vice Chair Richie…...