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Health Services - Latasha Barnes
LaTasha Barnes talks Health Services as she discusses the benefits of Bayfront Health, challenges involving health institutions and the exciting collaborations.

February 7, 2023

Community Voices
Downtown Workforce - J.P. DuBuque
J.P. DuBuque on major considering factors of corporate relocations, unemployment rates, downtown assets, and what DTSP is to him as part of the workforce.

February 7, 2023

Community Voices
Workforce Development - Dr. Tonjua Williams
Dr. Tonjua Williams speaks on Workforce Development in our community, what the future workforce needs and key partners that are ensuring student success.

February 7, 2023

Community Voices
Movement - Brad Miller
Brad Miller talks movement around downtown, discussing the relationship between housing & transportation, what the SunRunner means for DTSP, & PTSA's role.

February 7, 2023

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Residential Development - Bob Glaser
In an interview with Bob Glaser, we talk about residential development, St. Pete's offering to prospects & who they are alongside testing the market.

February 7, 2023

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Historic Gas Plant
Partnership Statement of Support For the Gas Plant Redevelopment Plans
We appreciate the approach Mayor Welch used to make this decision. The Hines-Rays team has the means to deliver and honor the history of the site.

January 30, 2023

Land Projects
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Historic Gas Plant
Rays Have a Developer and a Plan For a Stadium. Do They Have a Partner in St. Pete?
It’s decision time in the city. The same momentous, once-in-a-lifetime decision that keeps playing round and round in these parts.

January 30, 2023

SPDP News
Michael Corcoran Biography
Michael Corcoran is Corcoran Partners’ chief political legislative and government affairs strategist.

January 26, 2023

Land Projects
Historic Gas Plant
Workforce Housing
St. Petersburg Bets on Affordable Housing at the Trop. Can it Deliver?
Mayor Ken Welch ripped up his predecessor’s plans for the Trop site and prioritize affordable housing for the historic Gas Plant district.

January 18, 2023

Land Projects
Historic Gas Plant
Endorsements of Tropicana Field Redevelopment Plans Sent to St. Pete City Hall
Endorsements and letters of recommendation are trickling in about which team the city should pick to redevelop the Historic Gas Plant district, home to the Trop

January 17, 2023

Land Projects
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Partnership Recommendations for Historic Gas Plant District Redevelopment
SPDP recognizes the unique characteristic of the Historic Gas Plant District site to transform our urban center and expand prosperity to the entire community.

January 13, 2023

SPDP News
Senator Nick Diceglie Biography
Nick DiCeglie grew up in North Woodmere NY. He has resided in Florida since 1996. Nick is married to Erica DiCeglie, an accomplished musician and composer.

January 12, 2023

Partner News
Higher Education
USF’s New St. Pete Chancellor Poses a Question: ‘What are we going to becoem?’
Christian Hardigree, USF St. Petersburg campus's new chancellor, is leaning on her previous experience with the hospitality industry as she settles in.

December 8, 2022

St. Pete Story
ST PETE SPOTLIGHTED IN FLORIDA TREND
St. Petersburg was highlighted for innovation, quality of life, data analytics and technology, workforce development, arts, & culture in Florida Trend Magazine.

August 3, 2022

SPDP News
IDA’s 2022 Emerging Leader Fellowship Program Attracts Top Urban Champions
Nicole Roberts, Community Engagement Manager for the St. Pete Downtown Partnership, recently completed the IDA 2022 Emerging Leader Fellowship (ELF) program.

June 15, 2022

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Community Benefit Commitments of the Two Finalist Developers for Tropicana Field
The Tropicana Field redevelopment project marks the 1st time in the history of St. Petersburg that race equity was a required focal point of a major development

June 14, 2022

Land Projects
Partner News
City of St. Petersburg Holds Public Meeting for First Community Benefits Agreement Development Project: 800 1st Ave. S.
Earlier this year, the City of St. Petersburg announced the launch of the Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) program.

May 9, 2022

Partner News
WADA Offers Summer Art Camps Led by Local Artists
Students ages 7-11 will have the opportunity to explore their creative sides this summer, learning art and history directly from local artists and educators.

May 2, 2022

Higher Education
Partner News
Kate Tiedemann, Ellen Cotton give $14 million to enhance USF finance program
USF announces $14m gifts from Kate Tiedemann & Ellen Cotton that will support the USF Muma College of Business’ vision to be a “hub of excellence” in fintech.

April 18, 2022

Higher Education
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Mayor Welch Highlights Progress and Priorities After 100 Days in Office
On Friday, Mayor Kenneth T. Welch celebrated his 100th day in office. The milestone is an opportunity for him to reflect, evaluate, and look forward.

April 18, 2022

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Marine Science
Innovation District Masterplan
USF's Center of Excellence in Environmental & Oceanographic Science
SPDP’s highest legislative priority in 2022 was funding for the Environmental & Oceanographic Sciences Research & Teaching Facility on USF’s St. Pete campus.

April 1, 2022

SPDP News
Media Releases
Arts Funding
St. Pete Welcomes County’s Biggest Reggae Festival
Reggae Rise Up contributes $22M in economic impact To St. Petersburg.

March 18, 2022

Land Projects
SPDP News
Albert Whitted Airport Statement from the Downtown Partnership
As St. Pete continues to grow, we support data-based, long term analysis about future land use, including the publicly owned land at Albert Whitted Airport.

March 1, 2022

Land Projects
SPDP News
Workforce Housing
NTM-1 Statement from the St. Petersburg Downtown Partnership
Limited buildable residential land in St. Pete, combined with high construction costs and unprecedented demand are contributing to rapidly rising housing costs.

February 24, 2022

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