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The Shine’s On: Tampa Bay Watch
The Shine’s On: Tampa Bay Watch Tampa Bay Watch has been a St. Pete staple providing public education and enhancing community awareness of the organization and the Tampa Bay estuary since it’s establishment in 1993. Founder, Peter Clark, established Tampa Bay Watch as a nonprofit dedicated to fostering a healthy Tampa Bay watershed through community-driven…
Read MoreState Representative Linda Chaney visits and presents check to PARC Adult Day Training Center
This week, State Representative Linda Chaney visited and toured the PARC Adult Day Training and Employment programs. Representative Chaney presented the organization with a check representing the 1.5-million-dollar appropriation awarded to PARC Center for Disabilities. This appropriation will cover expenses related to PARC’s Adult Community Life Skills Inclusion Center for Employment Training. PARC works in…
Read MoreThe Shine’s On: Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream
The Shine’s On: Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream “When we decided we wanted to expand to Florida’s vibrant West Coast, St. Pete, with its cozy local vibe, was the perfect fit.” Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream was born from a passion for creating smiles with delicious treats. All of their flavors, which include traditional ice cream, dairy-free…
Read MoreMayor Ken Welch Announces New RFP Process for Tropicana Field Site Redevelopment
June 29, 2022 — Today, Mayor Ken Welch announced that the City of St. Petersburg has canceled the current RFP process for the Tropicana Field site redevelopment and will launch a new one in mid-August. At the press conference, Welch committed to having a developer selected by the end of 2022. Welch stated that the…
Read MoreThe Shine’s On: Pyper, Inc.
The Shine’s On: Pyper, Inc. “Celebrating this milestone is a true example of our perseverance—determination to act in the best interest of the client, dedication to our industry and our community, and a little moxie to keep us going!” Pyper, Inc., a branding and advertising agency, is celebrating ten years of crafting bold brands, developing…
Read MoreThe Shine’s On: Cultivate Advisors
The Shine’s On: Cultivate Advisors “I was drawn to the vibrant business community here in St Petersburg. The St Pete Greenhouse, ARK Innovation and other incubators have created a ripe area for growth. My aim is to support that growth by supporting entrepreneurs with advising, productivity tools and other resources.” – Steve Tishman, Business Advisor…
Read MoreTBARTA is accepting applications for city reps to its Citizens Advisory Committee.
TBARTA (Tampa Bay Area Regional Transit Authority) is accepting applications for a St. Petersburg City representative to its Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC). The CAC is made up of residents and businesses from across the five-county TBARTA region. Meeting 9 times a year, CAC members volunteer their time to advise the TBARTA Board on a range of issues related to the…
Read MoreThe Shine’s On: Ink Mania Expo
The Shine’s On: Ink Mania Expo “St Petersburg is an iconic city, full of art and open mind people, the weather, the people, the community has been so perfect for our event, we definitely could not find a better city to continue with Ink Mani Expo!” The Ink Mania Tattoo & Art Expo is coming…
Read MoreThe Shine’s On: Annabelle’s
The Shine’s On: Annabelle’s Pictured above (left to right): Kelly Bryant, Eric Meister, Stephen Bryant, Scott Meister, Elizabeth Meister “Fun,” is one word Annabelle’s General Manager, Stephen Bryant, uses to describe one of the newest luxury businesses in St. Pete. And if their ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Chamber last month is any indication, this…
Read MoreLSP Class of 2022 Announces New Clam Bayou Logo
LSP Class of 2022 Announces New Clam Bayou Logo The last few weeks have brought about lots of excitement for the Leadership St. Pete® Class of 2022! Not the least of which is the debut of this beautiful addition to the legacy they are leaving behind, a logo that was created by local creative marketing…
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