🌱 Patch AM: St. Pete Launches $42M Affordable Rental Housing Program

And on the St. Petersburg Patch calendar - Being Piaf

Steve Lampar, Of Parc Center for Disabilities, Tells Rotary About A Place Where Capabilities Shiine

Serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1953.

St. Pete Launches $42M Affordable Rental Housing Program

The city of St. Pete is seeking developers for a new affordable rental housing program offering $42M in federal hurricane recovery funds.

$200K Raised To Lift Pinellas Park Restaurant Manager Out Of Homelessness

A Tampa influencer raised $200K to rent a home for the 85-year-old woman who runs Café Bích Nga and frequently sleeps at the restaurant.

🌱 Patch AM: How the Rays’ latest St. Pete win could spark a hot streak

Spotted on the St. Petersburg calendar: Being Piaf

🌱 Patch AM: How will ending parking minimums change life along St. Pete’s SunRunner route?

Spotted on the St. Petersburg calendar: Open House - The Ridge at Crossing Creek

🌱 Patch AM: Art Studio, Paint-And-Sip Lounge Coming To The Edge District

And check out Open House - The Ridge at Crossing Creek on the St. Petersburg Patch calendar

Japanese Retailer Plans Largest Store | Michelin-Recommended Sandwich Shop Expanding: FL Business News

270-Unit Apartment Complex Breaks Ground In Pasco | Concierge Company Supports Tampa Bay Employers | Paint-And-Sip Lounge Coming Soon

Art Studio, Paint-And-Sip Lounge Coming To The Edge District

A new family-friendly art studio and paint-and-sip lounge is opening on Central Avenue in St. Petersburg's Edge District.

FL Property Manager To Pay $60K In Navy Sailor Eviction Case: U.S. DOJ

The U.S. Justice Department said a St. Pete rental property manager violated federal servicemember protections in an eviction case.

🌱 Patch AM: Meet the St. Pete changemakers just honored for shaping downtown’s future.

Be sure to catch North By Northwest on the St. Petersburg Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How you can still shape the Gas Plant District’s future

Coming up on the St. Petersburg Patch calendar: MAACM The Seahorse Fused Glass Class

🌱 Patch AM: Why NBA champ Marreese Speights just left Northside Christian hoops

And check out "There She Blows! Hurricanes of 2004" Meteorologist Greg Dee on the St. Petersburg Patch calendar

Concierge Company Aims To Help Employers Welcome New Talent To Tampa Bay

A new concierge company is designed to support recruiting and HR teams as they hire and relocate talent to St. Pete and the Tampa Bay area.

Driver Left Fatal Crash By Uber | $10M Powerball Win | Man Bit By Gator While Saving Dog: FL News

Dog Reunited With Owner After 12 Years | Lightning May Have Caused USF Fire  | 160-Piece Banksy Exhibit | ‘Scarface’ Mansion Listed At $237M

Artist Chad Mize Brings New Installation, Group Exhibit to FloridaRAMA

St. Pete artist Chad Mize is celebrating the opening of a group show, Realm, and an immersive installation, Randomize, at FloridaRAMA.

White Castle Expansion | New Carvel Opening | 81 Hospitals Earn ‘A’ Safety Grades: FL Business News

Couple With HSN Ties Plans Bookstore | Candidates On Gas Plant District Proposals | French Cafe Relocates | Mexican Steakhouse Planned

Sharkapalooza And 16 More Can’t-Miss Events In Tampa Bay In May

May events in the Tampa Bay area include Sharkapalooza, Country Thunder Festival, an Italian festival, a Memorial Day parade, a Pride event.

FL Mother's Day Forecast: Thunderstorms Expected In Some Areas

While parts of FL can expect sunny skies over Mother's Day weekend, other areas can expect showers, thunderstorms and winds, NWS said.

St. Pete City Council Candidates Weigh In On Historic Gas Plant District Proposals

Patch asked St. Pete City Council and mayoral candidates to share their favorite Historic Gas Plant District redevelopment proposals.

Former Playhouse Theater Site Eyed For Affordable Housing Project: Report

The proposed development would include 150 affordable units and ground-floor commercial space, a report said.

6 Restaurants In St. Pete Taking Mother’s Day Reservations

Treating moms to brunch or dinner is one of the top ways to celebrate Mother’s Day. These St. Pete restaurants are taking reservations.

St. Pete Couple With HSN Ties Plans Bookstore For Roser Park Neighborhood

A new community bookstore, Pages & Perks, plans to open soon in St. Petersburg's historic Roser Park neighborhood.

Kids & Kubs Senior Summer Softball Now At North Shore Park Now

Summer Softball sessions at North Shore Park every Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 AM-11:00

$10M Powerball Jackpot Winner | Man Bitten By Gator | Carvel Opening Soon: FL Weekend

Here are the headlines you may have missed from the weekend in Florida.

Lightning May Have Caused USF St. Pete Fire, School Officials Say

The Marine Science Laboratory at USF’s St. Pete campus is likely “a total loss” after a fire tore through the building, officials said.

A Hope For Foster Children Is Heard by St. Pete Sunrise Rotary

Tuesday, May 5. Harry Heumann will discuss the St. Pete Holocaust Museum and his personal connection to the horrific events it commemorates

Fire Breaks Out At University Of South Florida's St. Petersburg Campus; Billowing Smoke Seen For Miles

Huge plumes of smoke were seen billowing from the lab where the fire broke out Saturday night.

St. Pete Barbershop Offers Rays-Themed Cuts During 'Back in the Burg' Initiative

Fans heading to Tropicana Field can book Rays-themed cuts and get temporary blue hair coloring at a barbershop in St. Pete's Edge District.

11 Events To Celebrate Cinco De Mayo In Tampa Bay

Events across the Tampa Bay area will celebrate Cinco de Mayo, including music and food festivals, a family-friendly race, and bar crawls.

Invasive Jumping Worms Spreading Across US, Including In FL

Officials said the aggressive species threatens soil structure and can also harm plant roots. Here's how to spot it.

Vietnamese Coffee Shop Sets Opening Date In Grand Central District

A Vietnamese coffee shop serving matcha, phin-drip coffee, croffles and baguette sticks has set its opening date in Grand Central District.

PSTA Advances Tampa Bay Ferry Plan To Buy, Renovate 2 Boats

PSTA plans to use a $4.8 million federal grant to buy and renovate two vessels for the Tampa Bay Ferry between St. Pete and Tampa.

Fast-Casual Italian Chain Reopening In Larger Downtown St. Pete Space

A fast-casual Italian restaurant that closed temporarily earlier this year is reopening just a few blocks away in downtown St. Pete.

Former FL Gov. Charlie Crist Officially Running For St. Pete Mayor

Six candidates, now including former FL Gov. Crist, are challenging incumbent Ken Welch for the role of St. Pete mayor.

Tampa Bay Ferry Plan Names Tampa Dock, Seeks Two Boats For Daily Service: PSTA

PSTA said the new ferry would run seven days a week between Tampa and St. Petersburg if its board approves the plan.

Asian Market Planned For St. Pete's Grand Central District

The new market plans to bring Asian pantry staples, snacks, and grab-and-go meals to a former wellness space in the Grand Central District.

Sunrise Rotary To Hear Fostering Hearts on Tuesday, April 27th.

Rotary meets at 7:30 AM every Tuesday at the Saint Petersburg Yacht 1 Central Ave. St Pete Yacht Club

Mass Layoffs Planned  | World’s Largest Cinema Screen | Artist Wants To Reopen Haslam’s: FL Business

BayCare Explores In-Hospital Transport Robots | Saucy! By KFC, Whataburger Opening | St. Pete Athletic Expansion | Top Brunch Spots

Legal Mushroom, Hemp Dispensary Shutting Down St. Pete Store

Chillum’s Tampa shop, located in Ybor City, will remain open and continue to sell legal mushroom and hemp products.