Daily editionThursday, September 10th, 2026
Good morning, St. Petersburg.
The 5AM St. Petersburg Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of September.
Community
A series of free memorial events will honor 9/11 across Tampa Bay beginning Sept. 11, including a Patriot Day ceremony in Tampa at 10:30 a.m., a memorial stair climb in St. Pete, and a virtual livestream with 9/11 photos.
Organizers invite residents to join the remembrance activities.
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Culture
St. Petersburg will reopen the historic Manhattan Casino on Saturday, Sept. 19 at 642 22nd St. S — the renovated venue will hold a ribbon cutting, unveil a new mural and offer tours while rededicating a statue honoring Elder Jordan for a Deuces Day Out event.
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This weekend, live music will fill Tampa Bay, from free blues sets in Dunedin on Friday, a singer-songwriter gig in Gulfport on Saturday, a Herb Alpert tribute in Tampa, to a free backyard session at Cage Brewing in St. Pete on Sunday (3-7 p.m.).
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Environment
Florida is reviewing a proposal to buy nearly 28 acres at Mandalay Point that would protect rare coastal dunes & mangroves in Clearwater Beach.
The Florida Forever move, advanced by the Acquisition and Restoration Council after a December proposal, aims to conserve one of the area’s last natural coastal stretches.
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Government
Dunedin city commissioners voted Sept. 3 to ban motorized watercraft launching from roughly 1,000 feet of the Causeway shoreline after storms reshaped the area — easing traffic and safety issues.
Vessels will still operate in nearby waters.
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Real Estate
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, a 1924 historical landmark, is for sale on 0.74 acres at 401 5th Street N as the congregation seeks funds for ministry expansion.
The sale covers a 24,402 sqft sanctuary and is subject to offer (price not disclosed), with demolition proposals needing city approval.
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Sports
Brody Hopkins, the Rays’ top pitching prospect, threw a 102.1 mph pitch in relief during Triple-A Durham's 10-2 win over Nashville on Wednesday night, marking his fastest delivery and a shift to a three-pitch mix in his new role.
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The Rays could clinch a playoff spot by completing a sweep against the Braves today at Truist Park after their 7 to 2 win Wednesday (magic number now two) as outcomes in other games also favor their postseason push.
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Local baseball fans can learn about updated predictions for top prospects in Opening Day 2028 based on a renewed analysis of Minor League performances.
The review highlights the Tampa Bay pick, Grady Emerson, with evolving insights across teams + a look at how trades and draft changes shape future lineups.
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