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74º | Sunny | 0% chance of rain | Sunrise: 7:22 a.m. | Sunset: 5:49 p.m. | Tides | Old Tampa Bay | High: 11:16 a.m. + 10:01 p.m. | Low: 2:58 p.m. | Clearwater Beach | High: 6:59 a.m. + 6:21 p.m. | Low: 12:16 p.m.
 

💰 Millions for St. Pete

St. Pete to receive $20.4 million from Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Lake Maggiore
An aerial shot of Lake Maggiore in Boyd Hill Nature Preserve. | Photo via the City of St. Petersburg
The City of St. Petersburg will receive $20.4 million from the Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection’s Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection to mitigate flooding and increase service reliability through the improvement of city infrastructure.

The city plans to utilize $11.57 million “to mitigate stormwater flooding at Lake Maggiore in the Salt Creek basin.” Of these funds, $10.67 million will be allocated for Basin C Resilience Salt Creek Outfall Pump Station project and $900,000 will be used for the Basin C Resilience Salt Creek Conveyance Improvements project.

Southwest Operations and Maintenance Buildings in St. Pete

The Southwest Water Reclamation Facility from above.

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Photo via the City of St. Petersburg

The remaining $8.87 million will be allocated for building replacements with the goal of increasing service reliability and safety. Approximately $4.76 million will be used to replace the Southwest Water Reclamation Facility and $4.11 million will be used to replace the Northeast Water Reclamation Facility.

Additionally, the Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection has allocated $750,000 for St. Pete Beach’s Community Center Shoreline Rehabilitation project.

St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch stressed the importance of updating the city’s framework.

“Investing in improvements that upgrade aging infrastructure is a top priority for my administration,” he said in the release. “These types of opportunities help to strengthen St. Pete’s framework and systems.”

The infrastructure projects align with St. Pete’s Water Plan. The 20-year plan is addressing St. Pete’s aging water infrastructure. Since 2015, the city has invested about $2 billion to operate, maintain, and repair aging infrastructure
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Events
Wednesday, Aug. 2
  • Mind, Soul, Beauty by Sephora | Wednesday, Aug. 2 | 5-9 p.m. | Midtown Tampa, 3659 Midtown Dr., Tampa | Free | Enjoy a private shopping session with a Sephora associate, then stick around for an 8 p.m. yoga flow with Namaste by the Bay.
  • Wine Bingo | Wednesday, Aug. 2 | 6-8 p.m. | Hostess, 2635 Central Ave., St. Petersburg | Free | Bring a pal or two to the vintage vibes bungalow for five rounds of wine bingo — wine flights available for purchase.
  • Small Batch Trivia from Geeks Who Drink | Wednesday, Aug. 2 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Zydeco Brew Werks, 1902 E. 7th Ave., Tampa | Free | Tackle topics about everything for Hungary to “The Hunger Games.”
Thursday, Aug. 3
  • Sunset Market | Thursday, Aug. 3-Thursday, Dec. 7 | 6-10 p.m. | Midtown Tampa, 3659 Midtown Dr., Tampa | Free | Shop wares from more than 40 local artists while sipping on cocktails and enjoying live music.
Friday, Aug. 4
  • Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Glass Class | Friday, Aug. 4 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement, 355 4th St. N., St. Petersburg | $315-$350 | This six-week course teaches folks how to make their own leaded glass panel inspired by the legendary architect.
  • Bret Michaels | Friday, Aug. 4 | 7 p.m. | MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre at the Florida State Fairgrounds, 4802 U.S. 301 N., Tampa | $29-$413 | The iconic 80s star brings his “Parti-Gras Tour 2023" to the outdoor venue.
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News Notes
Coming Soon
  • Cousin Vinny’s Sandwich Co. will open a brick-and-mortar location in North Hyde Park in the former Cass Street Deli space at 1331 W. Cass St. This comes after the sandwich shop launched as a ghost kitchen earlier this year. The restaurant is expected to open by the end of the year. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)
Sports
  • The Bucs are celebrating the return of their creamsicle jerseys with a Creamsicle Day event at Armature Works on Monday, Aug. 14 at 7:30 p.m. The first 500 fans sporting creamsicle will receive a Bucco Bruce flag + there will be photos opps with Bucs legends and a fireworks show. (That’s So Tampa)
Cause
  • The Humane Society of Tampa Bay is participating in the national Clear the Shelters adoption and donation campaign throughout this month to encourage more pet adoptions. As such, the shelter will have discounted adoption days from Friday, Aug. 25 through Sunday, Aug. 27. See adoptable pets. (WFLA)
Number
  • $227 million. That’s how much the state’s Toll Relief Program has saved Floridians since its launch at the start of the year. The program will run until Dec. 31, 2023 and is expected to save 1.2 million drivers an additional $253 million. (WFLA)
Eat
  • We can’t wait to sink our teeth into Simply Done Donuts’ flavor of the month. The specialty Back to School donut features strawberry icing and is topped with yogurt-coated Pop Rocks. Order online.
Giveaway
  • Nebraska Mini Mart is celebrating its five-year anniversary by giving away a year of free burgers to five lucky winners. The giveaway begins on Thursday, Aug. 3 and those interested in entering can purchase a raffle ticket in store. The winners will be announced at the Seminole Heights spot’s anniversary party on Saturday, Aug. 12.
 
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