Progress Energy Seeks Rate Reduction

The request would lower average residential bills by six percent, or by $7.44 per month.

Help Wanted in St. Petersbursg Area

Need a job? Here are job listings in a 25-mile radius of St. Petersburg, from positions as marketing manager to sales rep.

Some Downtown Businesses Close Until RNC Party Is Over

Restrictions on Central between MLK and 16th Street lead some businesses to close until the RNC kickoff party at the Trop is over.

Florida Blood Services Offers Free Movie Tickets for Donations

The nonprofit blood services organization is looking for blood donors on Labor Day weekend.

Grand Central Battles for Best Burger

Who has the best burger in the Grand Central District?

Building Demolition Reveals Ghost Signs

At Central Avenue and 5th Street, the Jazz Club building was recently demolished, which exposed historic ghost signs of St. Pete's past.

Garden Cafe Demolished

According to St. Petersburg Preservation, because the building's owners were able to sell the Garden Cafe, it was demolished

Powerball Peaks: $320 Million

More people are playing Powerball as the jackpot hits a whopping $320 million.

Cupcake Contest Coming back to the Morean

On Saturday, the Morean Arts Center will host the second annual Great St. Pete Cupcake Contest.

St. Pete Gas Prices Increase

Each week, Old Northeast Patch lets you know about the cheapest, and most expensive, gas in town.

LocalShops1 Recognizes Local Businesses and Shoppers

Congratulations to Sandy Duffy, winner of "Best Local Shopper" and to local businesses T and Me, Domain Home Accessories and the Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market.

Business on MLK Picking up Steam

From organic baby clothes to a fitness studio and a cafe, the property that has been notoriously empty is now filled with business owners who are ready to thrive.

St. Pete Resident Named Progress Energy President

Alex Glenn has served as the utility's general counsel.

Rick Scott to Blog for Huffington Post

Florida's governor will pen posts on job creation strategies for a pre-convention blog.

Gas Prices Continue to Climb

Each week, Old Northeast Patch lets you know about the cheapest, and most expensive, gas in town.

Margarita Mama's, Banana Joe's Set to Open Friday

The two businesses will open on Central Avenue in downtown St. Pete Friday night.

Did St. Pete Restaurant Serve Rats?

A St. Pete TV station reports on an anonymous complaint to the state alleging that a 34th Street restaurant was catching and cooking rats to serve to customers.

'Call to Action' to Give Back Thousands to Small Businesses

LocalShops1 invites you to join their "Call to Action" and help revitalize the local economy by spending as little as $5 a week at independently owned shops.

St. Pete Doctor Vies for World Paddleboarding Title

Dr. Patrick Klemawesch is a Harvard grad, allergist, Florida Gulf Coast musician and elite stand-up paddleboarder. Talk about talent, this guy has it all.

Job Openings in Your Area

Here's a list of job openings in St. Petersburg-Tampa area for people living in zip code 33701.

Little Greek, Big Taste New to Fourth Street

After its snowballed success, Little Greek sets up shop in St. Pete with its eighth location to date.

Is Chick-fil-A Anti-Gay Marriage? Flap Ensues After CEO Comments

The popular restaurant chain has come under fire after remarks the CEO made about emphasizing 'biblical values' in his business.

Obama in Florida Today and Friday

The president will drive to gain an edge on GOP hopeful Mitt Romney, as the two are just about even in Florida poll.

Donate Pet Items at Walgreens

Wanna help local pets in need? A pet food and supply drive is underway at Walgreens.

CrossFit9 Moves to the Warehouse District

On July 10 CrossFit 9 moved from downtown St. Pete to the warehouse arts district.

Gas Prices Remain Stable

Each week, Old Northeast Patch lets you know about the cheapest, and most expensive, gas in town.

Harlem Soul Restaurant Coming to the Manhattan Casino

The restaurant is projected to open in the fall of 2013 and will create 22 jobs.

Chick-fil-A Celebrates Cow Appreciation Day

Celebrate Cow Appreciation Day at Chick-fil-A and get a free meal.

Viacom Dispute: Where's MTV, Comedy Central on DirecTV?

A dispute with Viacom led to DirecTV to pull MTV, Comedy Central, Spike TV, Nickelodeon, VH1 and others off the air until the dispute is resolved.

Full Moon Blacklight Party at Applebee's

Green Eggs & Ham Breakfast

Belgian Beer Night

Chef to Host Cooking Demonstration and Radio Broadcast at Local Culinary Showroom

Durty Nelly's St. Patty's Day Party

St. Patrick's Day at Courigan's

Chef to Host Cooking Demonstration and Radio Broadcast at Local Culinary Showroom

Coffee Giveaway at St. Pete Bagel, Brought to You By Patch

Grand Opening of The Queen and I/GCDA Meet and Greet

Grand Central Trolley Hop

Nova 535 Entrepreneur Social Club