CHAMBER BLOG
Port of St. Petersburg Charter Amendment The Chamber Building 100 Second Ave. N., Suite 150 St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (727) 821-4069 stpete.com October 7, 2026 Dear Chamber Members, On behalf of the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce, I write in support of Charter Amendment No. 2, which would increase the Port of St. Petersburg’s…
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St. Petersburg GO Bond / SPAR Program The Chamber Building 100 Second Ave. N., Suite 150 St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (727) 821-4069 stpete.com October 7, 2026 Dear Chamber Members, St. Petersburg GO Bond Referendum: What a Yes or No Vote Means November 3, 2026 | City of St. Petersburg Ballot Question St. Petersburg voters will…
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Florida Amendment 3 The Chamber Building 100 Second Ave. N., Suite 150 St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (727) 821-4069 stpete.com October 7, 2026 Dear Chamber Members, Statement on Florida Amendment 3 The St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce supports meaningful property tax relief that keeps Florida affordable for residents and competitive for businesses. We oppose Amendment…
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Harborage Marina Lease Amendment The Chamber Building 100 Second Ave. N., Suite 150 St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (727) 821-4069 stpete.com October 7, 2026 Dear Chamber Members, The St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce supports the referendum authorizing City Council to amend the lease of City-owned submerged lands at Harborage Marina, subject to the conditions in…
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A Regional Win for Tampa Bay: Federal Grant Advances PSTA Tampa Bay Ferry Service By: Gracie Glover St. Petersburg Chamber Advocacy Intern 2026 University of South Florida, Tampa Campus, Masters Student The announcement of a $16.5 million federal grant for a new Tampa Bay ferry marks more than a transportation upgrade-it represents the culmination…
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