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Art Everywhere is putting nearly 30 arts experiences around Pinellas County through Dec. 6

If you're looking for something creative to do, Art Everywhere has plenty. Creative Pinellas picked nearly 30 artists and organizations for pop-ups in museums, galleries, parks, beaches and theaters.

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Art Everywhere's grants drew nearly 140 applications

$350,000
awarded in grants by Creative Pinellas
Nearly 30
artists and organizations selected
Nearly 140
applications received

Sources: I Love the Burg, St Pete Catalyst

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BusinessViirtue moves its headquarters to First Central Tower as St. Pete's tech scene growsViirtue, a St. Petersburg telecommunications and AI company, recently moved its headquarters from 401 16th Street N. to 360 Central Ave. (First Central Tower). It started in 2017 in a small office with room for about six employees. Now it has approximately 70, about 20 of them in Florida.Saturday’s editionRead DowntownEllison closes on the former police headquarters site, clearing the way for The CentralIf you've eyed the old police headquarters site at 1300 1st Avenue North, construction can move ahead. Ellison Development closed on the property this week, clearing the way for The Central, its mixed-use project in the EDGE District. The city's $6.4 million land sale was signed Nov. 3.Friday’s editionRead Real EstateDowntown condo buyers have more leverage as listings pile upIf you've been eyeing a downtown condo, you have more room to haggle. Downtown St. Petersburg had nearly 16% more homes for sale in September than a year earlier, and properties spent 27% longer on the market. Homes were listed a median of 118 days, according to Realtor.com.Friday’s editionRead UtilitiesTampa Bay Water gets a $10 million state grant to expand its drinking water plantIf your water comes through Tampa Bay Water, this one's for you. The wholesale supplier for St. Petersburg, Tampa, New Port Richey and Pinellas, Hillsborough and Pasco counties won a $10 million Alternative Water Supply Grant to expand its Regional Surface Water Treatment Plant in Tampa. Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the awards Oct. 28.Thursday’s editionRead SportsThe U.S. Gymnastics Championships are coming to Tampa in August 2027If you love gymnastics, hold Aug. 12-15 next year. USA Gymnastics announced that the Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships are coming to Downtown Tampa. WTSP reports the four-day meet will feature Olympic and World Championship medalists competing for national titles and spots on U.S. National Teams.Thursday’s editionRead RaysThe Rays say another World Series run is within reach in 2027If you're still thinking about October, so are the Rays. Team president of baseball operations Erik Neander says another World Series run is within reach after a 98-win season that ended three wins short of the franchise's first title. The Rays picked up their option on starter Drew Rasmussen, a two-time All-Star, and the Tampa Bay Times reports the team has "every intention right now" of keeping him.Wednesday’s editionRead

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  • Flood tax74% of St. Pete voters approved a new tax Tuesday to speed up fixes for flooding and sewer problems exposed during the 2024 hurricanes.

    74% of St. Pete voters approved a new tax Tuesday to speed up fixes for flooding and sewer problems exposed during the 2024 hurricanes. Environmentalists cheered the result, but the city's next mayor has some concerns, the Tampa Bay Times reports.

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSource: Tampa Bay Times

  • GulfportFixing stormwater flooding in Gulfport could take 170 years, according to local experts.

    Fixing stormwater flooding in Gulfport could take 170 years, according to local experts. The city is searching for funding to speed that up.

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSource: Tampa Bay 28

  • Senior housingThe St. Petersburg Housing Authority plans to expand Clearview Park Apartments at 3200 37th Ave.

    The St. Petersburg Housing Authority plans to expand Clearview Park Apartments at 3200 37th Ave. N. with a four-story building that would give leasing preference to seniors. Florida YIMBY reports the plan calls for renovating 18 of the 22 existing apartments and demolishing four. SPHA's Michael Lundy told St Pete Rising the waiting list shows "a lot of need for elderly housing."

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSources: St Pete Rising, Florida YIMBY

  • Wagon WheelPinellas Park-based Belleair Development Group is under contract to buy about 156 acres at 7801 Park Blvd.

    Pinellas Park-based Belleair Development Group is under contract to buy about 156 acres at 7801 Park Blvd. N., where the Wagon Wheel and Mustang flea markets operated until 2020. Owner Christian Yepes confirmed the company is exploring options for the site.

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSource: St Pete Rising

  • SHINE muralsThe 12th SHINE Mural Festival runs Nov. 6-15, with 13 mural artists painting in St.

    The 12th SHINE Mural Festival runs Nov. 6-15, with 13 mural artists painting in St. Petersburg. Five of them live in the Tampa Bay area, WUSF reports. The Times has a guide to the free, community-wide event downtown.

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSources: WUSF, Tampa Bay Times

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Art Everywhere brings nearly 30 arts events to Pinellas through Dec. 6

Plus, Viirtue moves its headquarters to First Central Tower as St. Pete's tech scene grows.

The TLDR

  1. Art Everywhere runs through Dec. 6 with nearly 30 arts experiences
  2. Viirtue moves its headquarters to First Central Tower
  3. 74% of voters approved the flooding and sewer tax
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