Colleen Wright
Tampa Bay Times
Saint Petersburg, FL, United States
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Tropicana Field took over a Black St. Pete community. Could it affect another?
The Campbell Park neighborhood, south of Tropicana Field, braces for the redevelopment’s effects. → Read More
St. Petersburg, Tampa Bay Rays to discuss these 9 topics about Tropicana Field
City officials and the Rays’ project team held a kickoff meeting for the Historic Gas Plant District redevelopment. → Read More
St. Petersburg committee advances $50,000 for residents’ abortion travel costs
The abortion-rights funding request and resolution needs City Council approval → Read More
St. Petersburg hired a specialist to help curb evictions. These are the results.
The city is adding a second community service representative to help renters avoid eviction. → Read More
St. Petersburg’s civil rights history to be told through new sanitation building
The city’s sanitation complex, which will be rebuilt, is named after sanitation strike leader Joseph E. Savage. → Read More
St. Petersburg City Council committee advances stronger protections for renters
The changes align with Pinellas County’s tenants’ bill of rights, subject to full council approval. → Read More
If the Tampa Bay Rays stay in St. Petersburg, who will pay for a new ballpark?
Negotiations about the ballpark, which is separate from the Gas Plant redevelopment, are ongoing. → Read More
St. Petersburg mayor picks Tampa Bay Rays, Hines to redevelop Tropicana Field
Mayor Ken Welch chose the team out of four proposals to develop the Historic Gas Plant District. → Read More
New St. Petersburg City Council committee focuses on jobs and economy
The Economic and Workforce Development committee was the most sought-out among council members. → Read More
How St. Pete’s Woodson Museum became central to Tropicana Field’s redevelopment
Two redevelopment proposals plan a new home for the Woodson African American Museum of Florida. → Read More
St. Petersburg’s consultant favors Sugar Hill, Hines/Rays’ Tropicana Field plans
The city retained HR&A Advisors to evaluate the four proposals to redevelop Tropicana Field. → Read More
Endorsements of Tropicana Field redevelopment plans sent to St. Pete City Hall
Recommendations have favored the Tampa Bay Rays and Hines and Sugar Hill Community Partners. → Read More
Tropicana Field redeveloper may be named by St. Petersburg mayor Jan. 30
Mayor Ken Welch will “make a major announcement” about the future of the Historic Gas Plant District. → Read More
A reset in St. Petersburg: A look at Mayor Ken Welch’s first year in office
St. Pete’s first Black mayor said he’s proudest of halting projects so that more residents can benefit, → Read More
4 developers make their pitch to redevelop St. Petersburg’s Tropicana Field
Sugar Hill, Restoration Associates, Hines and the Tampa Bay Rays, and 50 Plus 1 Sports presented. → Read More
St. Petersburg hires new government affairs director
Former USF St. Petersburg student body President David Thompson will make a $120,000 salary. → Read More
St. Petersburg City Council unanimously selects chairperson, vice chair for 2023
Brandi Gabbard will serve as council chair and Deborah Figgs-Sanders will serve as vice chair. → Read More
St. Petersburg City Council committee hits pause on abortion funding, resolution
Council members said they would like to see a broader statement supporting women’s health care. → Read More
St. Petersburg fires 3 directors and 1 manager, but won’t say why
The terminations were in marketing, real estate and stormwater, pavement and traffic operations. → Read More
St. Petersburg seeks to opt out of Pinellas County’s tenants bill of rights
The city has its own tenants bill of rights, but critics say the county’s protects tenants more. → Read More