The state of the St. Pete economy: Fulfilling a promise of progress
The strength of St. Petersburg’s economy stems from innovation and diversity, and must continue to do so if the city hopes to fulfill its “promise of progress.” Those were two […]
The homelessness crisis: A discussion on tools for support
The monthly Downtown Partnership Developers Council convened on Tuesday at Thrive DTSP coworking space (136 4th Street N.) to discuss one of the city’s toughest topics: homelessness. Representing members of […]
A history of optimism at Coquina Key
With the recent announcement that beloved pizza food truck La Strada is in discussion to open its first brick-and-mortar location at the new retail and residential development at 4350 6th […]
La Strada looks to open its first brick & mortar in new Coquina Key development
Rejoice! Beloved pizza food truck La Strada Mobile Kitchen is in discussion to open its first brick and mortar location in the retail component of the new Coquina Key development […]
St. Pete sisters started a bank in 1935 that shattered the glass ceiling
In 1935 three sisters, Cornelia, Elsie, and Ilonka Somp, founded the St. Petersburg Federal Savings and Loan Association in a small rented office on the corner of 4th Street and […]
Surprising St. Pete takeaways from the Downtown Development Summit
The Downtown Partnership held its fourth annual Downtown Development Summit at the St. Petersburg Distillery on Wednesday and the takeaways might surprise some people. Speakers and statistics throughout the afternoon […]