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Also on today's calendar: Being Piaf and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Whatz the difference between Dubai...and Abu Dhabi? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
1. Former Council member honored for restoration project (stpetecatalyst.com) — A historic former Standard Oil gas station in St. Petersburg’s Harbordale neighborhood has been restored and converted into Pete’s Bagels, earning a state preservation award and local landmark status. Led by former City Council member and developer Robert Blackmon, the project showcases how preserving unique buildings can boost neighborhood pride, attract visitors, and influence future heritage-minded development across the city.
2. St. Pete's Mobile Markets Boost Access to Fresh Produce in Priority Areas (wild941.com) — St. Petersburg residents have until May 31 to apply for city-backed grants that help launch mobile produce markets in neighborhoods with limited access to fresh food. The Healthy St. Pete program offers funding, training, and mentorship over 15 months, with local partners providing business support, cold storage, and financial literacy to turn residents into sustainable mobile market owners.
3. St. Pete residents still rebuilding as hurricane season nears, city launches resilience planning talks (fox13news.com) — Shore Acres residents in St. Petersburg are heading into the new hurricane season with many homes still unrepaired from the devastating 2024 storms. As anxiety rises, the city has launched a year-and-a-half flood resilience planning effort, including public meetings on sea-level rise, storm surge, and new infrastructure like a pump station, while neighbors push for faster, short-term protections.
4. Yandy Diaz, bullpen lead Rays past struggling Orioles (statenews.net) — Tampa Bay Rays fans in St. Petersburg saw Yandy Díaz power a 4–1 home win over the Baltimore Orioles, highlighted by his go-ahead homer and RBI double. A strong bullpen outing sealed the victory, though Díaz later exited after being hit on the hand, a development locals will be watching closely.
5. St. Pete braces for uncertainty after DeSantis signs anti DEI bill (stpetecatalyst.com) — St. Petersburg leaders are scrambling to understand how Florida’s new anti-DEI law could affect beloved city-backed events like St. Pete Pride and the MLK Dream Big Parade in coming years. Attorneys are still reviewing the legislation, so no immediate changes are planned, but officials warn future sponsorships, staffing help, and promotions may need to be scaled back or restructured.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: In Dubai, the people don't watch the 'Flintstone's'. But people in Abu Dhabi Do! (Thank you Jerri E. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
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