San Pedro Gazette

Profile: Performance, Faith and Tangible Activism with DAMES - San Pedro Gazette | St. Petersburg, Florida News Meet the up and coming artist based in St. Pete, Dylan Dames, who goes by the stage name DAMES, where community, faith and activism converge.

Dames has cemented himself as a cornerstone of community activism and connection in #StPete. Learn about the local musician and community organizer 🎶

Cristi Lopez talks about community, murals, art in St. Pete - San Pedro Gazette | St. Petersburg, Florida News Local muralist and community advocate Cristi López unveiled “Shared Shores” at the St. Petersburg Pier in Florida.

For Cristi López, murals help people "stumble-upon" art. Meet the St. Pete artist who cares about building community, and who painted a mural by the St. Pete Pier.

Orlando's Pulse rainbow crosswalk was painted over. St. Pete mayor says his city's Pride crosswalk mural could be next While St. Pete City Council mulls over FDOT's demand to erase its rainbow intersection, the state took matters into its own hands in Orlando. The...

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I did not expect a baker's dozen to qualify for the special city council election coming up in Tampa's District 5. We listed 'em out by their fundraising hauls so far on @cltampabay.bsky.social
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Florida FDOT Memo Threatens St. Petersburg Road Murals, Residents Pushed Back - San Pedro Gazette | St. Petersburg, Florida News St. Petersburg, Florida, faces state pressure to erase murals like the Pride crosswalk and “Black History Matters” street art, while officials set hearings for utility rate changes on Aug. 14, 2025.

The City of #stpetersburgflorida is facing state pressure to erase road murals like the iconic Pride crosswalk and “Black History Matters." On Aug. 14, the public of the city urged officials to "resist" during a council meeting.

This Week 8-11-25 Council is off with a couple of budget workshops to start the week. And a humble ask for support.

If you are in #Tampa, the @tampamonitor.com is a great source of information.

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Florida DOGE Targets St. Petersburg As Council Talks Budget; MLK Parade Funds Secured; More Trop Repairs Approved - San Pedro Gazette | St. Petersburg, Florida News Florida DOGE records request and FDOT threats against road art were discussed at the Aug. 7 St. Petersburg City Council. Officials also discussed Tropicana Field repairs, Rays uncertainty, and a $690K...

Florida #DOGE records request and #FDOT threats against road art were discussed at the Aug. 7 #StPetersburg City Council. Officials also discussed Tropicana Field repairs, Rays uncertainty, utilities, and MLK Parade funding.

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St. Pete Council Ends Rays Deal, Debates Utilities & Storm Response - San Pedro Gazette | St. Petersburg, Florida News At the July 24 meeting, St. Pete officials ended the $1.3B Rays deal, faced utility bill outrage, reviewed hurricane response, and debated public safety programs.

At the July 24 meeting, #StPeteFL officials ended the $1.3B Rays-Hines deal, faced utility costs outcry, reviewed hurricane response, and addressed more #TropicanaField repairs.

Riviera Bay Park, a Beloved Community Space in St. Petersburg - San Pedro Gazette | St. Petersburg, Florida News Riviera Bay Park in St. Petersburg offers five acres of green space, playgrounds, and basketball courts—a local gem where neighbors gather, relax, and connect.

The #RivieraBayPark in #StPetersburgFL offers five acres of green space, playgrounds, and #basketball courts — a local gem where neighbors gather, relax, and connect.

St. Pete Mayor Unveils Draft FY26 Budget; Residents Call for Utility Study, Safety - San Pedro Gazette | St. Petersburg, Florida News Mayor Ken Welch presented the St. Pete FY26 proposed budget. Residents pushed for public power studies, Complete Streets funding, and cultural programs at the July 17 meeting.

Mayor Welch revealed his FY26 budget while residents pushed for local energy reform, pedestrian safety, and cultural funding during a packed July 17 #StPeteFl City Council meeting.

Council Advances Clean and Safe Program; Funds Obama Library Repairs; A Farewell To An Attorney - San Pedro Gazette | St. Petersburg, Florida News St. Pete Council advanced the Clean and Safe Program, funded Obama Library repairs, updated zoning laws, and honored the late City Attorney Michael Dema.

During the Jul. 10 meeting, St. Pete Council advanced the Clean and Safe Program, funded Obama Library repairs, updated zoning laws, and remembered a late City Attorney.

A Weekend At LGBTQ+ Pride Celebrations In St. Pete - San Pedro Gazette | St. Petersburg, Florida News St. Pete celebrated Pride with powerful events, from People’s Pride to the Trans March at the St. Pete Pride.

St. Pete celebrated #Pride with powerful events, from People’s Pride to the #Trans March at the #StPeteFL Pride.

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Against Internal Policy, ICE Separated A Breastfeeding Pinellas County Mother From Her Two Children Rosa Patishtan-Gomez was detained in Pinellas County, Florida, on June 5 without charges. The mother was detained and separated from her children with help of local law enforcement.

Rosa Patishtan-Gomez was detained in Pinellas County, Florida, on June 5 without charges. The mother was arrested and separated from her children with the help of local law enforcement. Read the full report here.

Ocean Acidification Is Erasing Foraminifera As Florida Scientists Seek To Learn Their Stories - San Pedro Gazette | St. Petersburg, Florida News At USF in St. Petersburg, oceanographer Callie Crawford studies how ocean acidification threatens foraminifera—microscopic shells that hold Earth’s climate memory going back thousands of years.

At USF in St. Petersburg, oceanographer Callie Crawford studies how ocean acidification threatens foraminifera—microscopic shells that hold Earth’s climate memory going back thousands of years.

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Lassing Park: A Hidden Gem in Old Southeast St. Pete - San Pedro Gazette | St. Petersburg, Florida News Have you heard of Lassing Park in St. Petersburg’s Old Southeast? It's a peaceful, dog-friendly green space with Tampa Bay views, sea breezes, and a shoreline perfect for quiet reflection.

Have you heard of Lassing Park in St. Petersburg’s Old Southeast? It's a peaceful, dog-friendly green space with Tampa Bay views, sea breezes, and a shoreline perfect for quiet reflection.

“No Kings” Protest Draws Massive Crowd to Tyrone Mall in St. Pete - San Pedro Gazette | St. Petersburg, Florida News Crowds gathered outside Tyrone Mall for the St. Pete "No Kings" protest to decry Trump's attacks on due process, democracy, and immigration.

Crowds gathered outside Tyrone Mall in St. Pete during the June 14 "No Kings" demonstration to decry Trump's attacks on due process, democracy, and immigration.

St. Pete Disaster Relief Programs Presented By Officials - San Pedro Gazette | St. Petersburg, Florida News St. Pete officials presented disaster relief programs (CDBG-DR) and talked about new housing goals. The public urged compassion for the unhoused during a June 12 meeting.

St. Pete officials presented disaster relief programs (CDBG-DR) and talked about new housing goals. The public urged compassion for the unhoused during a June 12 meeting.

Sandbags, Shelters, Storm Kits: Hurricane Tips To Prep In St. Pete - San Pedro Gazette | St. Petersburg, Florida News Free sandbags, storm kits, pet prep, and flood maps—find what every St. Pete resident should know before the storms.

Free sandbags, storm kits, pet prep, and flood maps—find what every St. Pete resident should know before the storms.

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Tropicana Field Repairs; Job Growth Concerns; Homelessness in Downtown - San Pedro Gazette | St. Petersburg, Florida News Tropicana Field repairs cost rises to $35 million. Council approved housing projects; celebrated Pride, Juneteenth during the June 5 meeting.

St. Pete councilmembers weighed Trop repair costs, approved housing projects for families and seniors, and listened to public comments about unhoused folks in Downtown #StPete during the June 5 City Council meeting.

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St. Pete Public Works Celebrated At Proclamation Packed Session - San Pedro Gazette St. Pete Public Works honored at City Council with proclamations on EMS, drowning prevention, and AAPI Month.

St. Pete Public Works was honored at the May 8 City Council meeting. Officials observed proclamations on EMS, drowning prevention, and Asian American and Pacific Islander Month.

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Jordan Park Gun Violence, Cop Appreciation, Cemetery Probe - San Pedro Gazette While officials celebrated cops, a Jordan Park resident flagged gun violence. St. Pete City Council approved flood mitigation.

What happened during the May 1 City Council meeting in St. Pete? While officials celebrated cops, a Jordan Park resident flagged gun violence. St. Pete City Council approved flood mitigation. Councilmember eyes cemetery probe.

Funding Approved For Skyway Marina District Housing Project - San Pedro Gazette The April 17 St. Pete City Council approved $4.5M for housing at the Skyway Marina District, expanded Puryear Park, funded composting, and discussed community concerns and local zoning changes.

What happened during the Apr. 17 City Council meeting? Officials approved $4.5M for housing at the Skyway Marina District, expanded Puryear Park, funded composting, and discussed community concerns and local zoning changes.

St. Pete Free Clinic Reports Food Desert Gains; City Council Honors Debutants - San Pedro Gazette Health partners like St. Pete Free Clinic updated City Council on Apr. 10. The session was packed with proclamations.

The Apr. 10 City Council meeting was packed with proclamations and health organization reports from institutions like St. Pete Free Clinic and John Hopkins Children’s Hospital.

Can St. Petersburg Take Control of Its Power Grid? - San Pedro Gazette St. Pete residents talked public power as Duke Energy’s 2026 contract nears expiration. Dump Duke campaign says city control could boost resilience and accountability.

Over 40 people gathered for the Dump Duke town hall meeting at Gladden Park on Mar. 29 to discuss the question: Should St. Petersburg cut ties with Duke Energy?

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