3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (133+ words) Since Florida’s discovery, our state and its inhabitants have been the inspiration for a great deal of art, whether visual, musical, or written. Join us October 8 for Happy Hour with a Historian featuring Dr. Tyler Gillespie, where he’ll discuss how…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago   (990+ words) Welcome to the Catalyst’s Community Voices platform. We’ve curated community leaders and thinkers from all parts of our great city to speak on issues that affect us all. Visit our Community Voices page for more details. A version of this…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (588+ words) “This is an exciting opportunity for The Florida Orchestra, but also for the community.” The City of St. Petersburg-owned Mahaffey Theater has been a rudderless ship since businessman Bill Edwards terminated his management contract in May. Remaining staff at the…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (115+ words) St Pete Catalyst ST Pete's Business Daily (and a whole lot more) And take your seat at the table City of Tampa begins restoration on historic Guida House July 22, 2026 - The City of Tampa announced that it has begun restoration efforts…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (967+ words) When Spanish conquistador Pánfilo de Narváez made landfall on April 15, 1528 at present-day Boca Ciega Bay, he lit the fuse on one of the most significant explorations in American history. An expedition of 300 men set out, on foot, to explore Florida,…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (1276+ words) History is a passion for author Bill DeYoung. It all started with a love of music. Growing up in St. Petersburg, he learned about many of the events, places, attractions and people that shaped the community over the years. DeYoung…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (769+ words) “The United States generally protects hate speech under the First Amendment.” Nearly two weeks after Senator Rick Scott stood inside the Florida Holocaust Museum and called on the Tampa Sports Authority to cancel Ye’s concerts, the rapper formerly known as…...

3+ mon, 3+ day ago   (149+ words) After years of anticipation, a new shared-use path near the Howard Frankland Bridge has officially opened. Westshore Alliance representatives and community members came together Saturday in Tampa to celebrate the occasion. The approximately seven-mile trail, designed for pedestrians and cyclists,…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (229+ words) Welcome to the Catalyst’s Community Voices platform. We’ve curated community leaders and thinkers from all parts of our great city to speak on issues that affect us all. Visit our Community Voices page for more details. As a youth, Barnhill…...

4+ mon, 1+ day ago   (623+ words) Owner Kenny Garcia also operates clubs in St. Pete Beach and Clearwater. St. Petersburg is becoming a hub for comedy. Former standup comedian Kenny Garcia, who owns clubs in St. Pete Beach and Clearwater, is planning on opening the Sunshine…...