St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch shares major updates with TBBW

Mayor Ken Welch briefed TBBW on St. Pete’s biggest priorities from tech migration to resilience and the future of the Gas Plant District.

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St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch wearing a blue suit and striped tie, standing outdoors with greenery in the background.
Tropicana Field roof finished early as Rays chase new stadium

St. Pete finished the Trop roof early and is moving into the next phase of repairs while the Rays explore a new stadium site.

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Aerial image of Tropicana Field under bright blue skies with St. Petersburg neighborhoods in the background.
Fresh Kitchen announces biggest menu changes in 11 Years

Fresh Kitchen confirms its largest menu shift since 2014 with a full move to 100% seed oil-free cooking and a new rosemary chicken.

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Fresh Kitchen restaurant exterior with FK logo sign behind cactus plants
St. Pete Insurtech shows big profit on NYSE

Neptune CEO Trevor Burgess explains how AI, growth and a federal shutdown sparked his question: “Do we need the NFIP at all?”

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Trevor Burgess and the Neptune Insurance team ringing the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on October 1, 2025.
The data is in: Mixed-use stadiums win big for cities and fans

The Rays want a 100-acre stadium district that could reshape Tampa Bay.

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Three members of the Tampa Bay Rays’ new ownership group pose together wearing team hats at a press conference backdrop featuring the Rays and Orlando Health logos.
Florida Trust helps Tampa Bay business owners build generational wealth

Florida Trust Wealth Management helps Tampa Bay entrepreneurs turn years of work into generational wealth through strategic exits and expert planning.

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Florida Trust Wealth Management logo displayed on a sandy background with seashells and a starfish, symbolizing financial stability and coastal prosperity in Tampa Bay.
Johns Hopkins All Children’s Named Florida’s No. 1 children’s hospital for third year

Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital ranks No. 1 in Florida for the third year, leading pediatric care in Tampa Bay.

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Exterior view of Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida, featuring the hospital’s colorful facade and the U.S. News & World Report “Best Children’s Hospitals 2025–2026” badge.
St. Petersburg approves $976M budget prioritizing resilience and equity

St. Petersburg’s new $976 million budget sets a bold course for resilience, equity and sustainable growth across the city.

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Downtown St. Petersburg skyline at sunset reflecting over the waterfront, showcasing high-rise buildings, palm trees, and construction cranes against a pink and purple sky.
St. Petersburg’s Gas Plant District to be reimagined in $6.8 billion project

A $6.8 billion plan aims to reimagine St. Petersburg’s Gas Plant District with housing, culture and innovation at its core.

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A bird’s-eye rendering highlights the full scale of the Gas Plant District proposal, spanning nearly 100 acres with housing, office, retail and open green space.
City of St. Petersburg names new public information officer

The City of St. Petersburg has named Samantha Bequer its new public information officer. Bequer will manage media relations and serve as one of the City’s main spokespersons and public

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Assisted Living Locators opens St. Petersburg location

Assisted Living Locators, one of the nation’s largest senior placement and referral services, launched its St. Petersburg, FL location, on June 11th. This franchise, owned by Senior Living Advisor Elizabeth

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Assisted Living Locators opens St. Petersburg location Elizabeth Plevin
City of St. Pete seeks $17.7M from feds for infrastructure, environment projects

U.S. Reps. Kathy Castor and Anna Paulina Luna have selected five projects, submitted by the city of St. Petersburg, to send to the House Appropriations Committee for consideration in the

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