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Clearwater Ferry crash thrust Jeff Knight into the spotlight. Who is he?

Saint Petersburg, Florida · Saint Petersburg

Clearwater Ferry crash thrust Jeff Knight into the spotlight. Who is he?

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Knight is credited with revitalizing downtown St. Petersburg’s nightlife, as well as reveling in it.Read Article

Another Buyer Has Made Offer for Rays in Potential Twist

Saint Petersburg, Florida · Saint Petersburg

Another Buyer Has Made Offer for Rays in Potential Twist

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Another potential Tampa Bay Rays buyer has thrown a hat in the ring.See the Story

City targets September opening for Main Library

Saint Petersburg, Florida · Saint Petersburg

City targets September opening for Main Library

Update: The city provided the following statement regarding new documents that note an "anticipated reopening in the fall of 2025." "We are pleased with the progress being made to complete the renovation of the President Barack Obama Main Library. Our target date to reopen this September is on schedule, and we look forward to inviting [...]Read Article

2025 All-Star Futures Game rosters revealed

Major League Baseball's next generation of stars has Georgia on its mind. The 2025 All-Star Futures Game rosters for the American and National Leagues were announced Monday morning, and of the 50 players included, 31 find themselves on MLB Pipeline's Top 100 Prospects list, including nine of the top 22.Saint Petersburg, Florida · Saint Petersburg Read Article

The Rays’ Deep System Hides Some Underrated Gold – RBLR Sports

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Historically St. Pete: The 96-year-old Saint Mary’s Church and its amusing connection to a bathroom at the St. Pete Pier

At St. Pete Rising, we are constantly providing comprehensive coverage on everything new and coming soon to the Sunshine City, but we think it’s also important to take a look back at our city's rich history. Historically St. Pete, a monthly column on St. Pete Rising written by Executive Director of the St. Petersburg Museum of History Rui Farias, covers everything from the legend of underground mobster tunnels to the buildings and people th…Saint Petersburg, Florida · Saint Petersburg Read Article

Rays, MLB Have Discussed Playoff Hosting Plans

How would MLB handle playoff games in Tampa Bay? The Rays and the league have had conversations. Find out more at MLB Trade Rumors.Saint Petersburg, Florida · Saint Petersburg Read Article

Whataburger files plans for Largo location, marking return to Tampa Bay after 15 years

A popular Texas-based fast food chain is making a comeback in the Tampa Bay area. Whataburger has filed plans to open a new restaurant at 10150 Ulmerton Road in Largo. The 3,671-square-foot building was most recently home to Joella’s Hot Chicken, which closed in October 2024. Prior to Joella’s, the space housed a Pollo Tropical, and before that, a Burger King. According to documents submitted to the City of Largo in early 2025, Whataburger …Saint Petersburg, Florida · Saint Petersburg Read Article

Misner down to Durham, expecting Chandler Simpson to be called back up Tuesday

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FBI arrests Leo Govoni after probe into missing $100 million

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The Clearwater entrepreneur is accused in court records of raiding more than 1,500 trusts set up for medically needy patientsSaint Petersburg, Florida · Saint Petersburg Read Article

Why one of MLB's most jacked players watches Tom and Jerry cartoons

Yandy Díaz is, in a word, strong. His workout routines have been featured in muscle magazines, he crushes broken-bat home runs and when you sit in front of him and, very carefully, ask him questions about how he's gotten so huge ... his answers are hardly surprising. "I try toSaint Petersburg, Florida · Saint Petersburg Read Article