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After decades of talks, tri-county MPO merger inches closer
1+ hour, 47+ min ago (450+ words) Businesses don't care about county lines, only politicians do." A metropolitan planning organization (MPO) merger consolidating Pinellas, Pasco and Hillsborough counties is inching closer to reality. The move would increase the region's leverage when competing for federal and state transportation…...
Five ways to give back and get involved in your community
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (654+ words) If you're searching for ways to give back, the Catalyst's Impact Connector is here to help. Each week, we feature five organizations in the Tampa Bay area that need your input, whether that's time, talent, items, funding or simply awareness....
CALL program marks milestone in city’s public safety response
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (562+ words) CALL restructured public safety, dividing and deploying resources more effectively so police can focus on criminal matters. "Following meaningful dialogue with community members and our officers in the aftermath of Mr. George Floyd's (2020) death, it became clear that certain non-criminal…...
Welcome to Florida: Pelican Island Refuge
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (207+ words) Welcome to Florida: Pelican Island Refuge'St Pete Catalyst ST Pete's Business Daily (and a whole lot more) And take your seat at the table 02/10/2026 | Episode 292 | 45:15 Welcome to Florida: Pelican Island Refuge Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge 1. Florida continues to promote…...
National 211 Day recognized Wednesday, Feb. 11
1+ week, 2+ day ago (105+ words) National 211 Day recognized Wednesday, Feb. 11St Pete Catalyst ST Pete's Business Daily (and a whole lot more) And take your seat at the table National 211 Day recognized Wednesday, Feb. 11 February 7, 2026 - Wednesday, Feb. 11 is National 211 Day. 211 is a free, confidential, and 24/7 resource…...
Should St. Pete use emergency funding for housing?
1+ week, 4+ day ago (952+ words) I don't understand why we're not sprinting to get this done." Administrators have selected a developer to create affordable homeownership opportunities at a city-owned site in west St. Petersburg. However, the much-anticipated project lacks the funding needed to break ground....
State of Science spotlights health, oceans and AI
1+ week, 4+ day ago (257+ words) Researchers, civic leaders and technologists came together at the USF Student Center. The ballroom at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg's University Student Center was full Jan. 28 as more than 200 people gathered for the St. Petersburg Innovation District's 8th Annual…...
Welch will not ‘pause’ Trop site redevelopment
2+ week, 4+ hour ago (1136+ words) It's time for action." At least one St. Petersburg City Council member wants the mayoral administration to pump the brakes on selecting a redevelopment proposal for the Historic Gas Plant District, which is currently home to Tropicana Field. Councilmember Brandi…...
SPC online programs earn regional, national recognition
2+ week, 3+ day ago (110+ words) SPC online programs earn regional, national recognition'St Pete Catalyst ST Pete's Business Daily (and a whole lot more) And take your seat at the table SPC online programs earn regional, national recognition January 30, 2026 - St. Petersburg College's online bachelor's programs and…...
St. Pete Chamber’s 127th annual event highlights momentum
2+ week, 4+ day ago (938+ words) A sold-out crowd of approximately 400 people heard how St. Petersburg can turn its momentum into a sustainable movement Tuesday afternoon. That was the keynote topic at the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce's 127th Annual Meeting, held at the Vinoy Resort…...