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  • 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