St. Pete Beach debates how ‘height’ is measured in 8th Avenue CRD; city attorney warns legal limits until SB 180 expires Commissioners and the public debated whether the 8th Avenue community redevelopment district’s 35‑foot limit was intended to be measured from grade or from base/design flood elevation; staff cited code history and FEMA map changes while the city attorney said Senate Bill 180 and the Bert Harris Act constrain written amendments until at least Oct. 1, 2027.

St. Pete Beach is grappling with how to measure building height in the 8th Avenue district, raising questions about code changes, flood maps, and community intent.

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Planner outlines five concepts for TC‑2/Coquina West; commissioners ask for multifamily options and more outreach Planner Brandon Berry presented five short‑ and medium‑term redevelopment concepts for the TC‑2 West (Coquina West) special planning area, ranging from an extension of the town‑center core to a special overlay and easing nonconformity restrictions. Commissioners generally favored options that enable low‑rise multifamily and buffering between uses,,

Brandon Berry's recent presentation unveiled five ambitious concepts for revitalizing the TC-2 West area, sparking intense discussions on multifamily housing and community input!

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City Commission Explores Amending Noise Ordinance for Improved Enforcement Standards Commission discusses updates to noise ordinance addressing community complaints and enforcement challenges.

St. Pete Beach is buzzing with anticipation as city officials debate a new noise ordinance that could change the soundscape of the community forever.

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City of Saint Pete Beach initiates code enforcement against Lake Merit Partners LLC Saint Pete Beach moves to address property violations at 636 Corey Avenue.

St. Pete Beach is taking a stand against code violations and littering from short-term rentals, aiming for a cleaner community!

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Commissioner proposes landscaping partnership with Don Cesar for community benefits Commissioner suggests resource-sharing deal for firefighters and landscape improvements at Don Cesar.

St. Pete Beach is taking bold steps to revitalize its image and improve emergency services—could a partnership with the iconic Don Cesar hotel be the key?

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Residents voice noise concerns during Gulf Boulevard town hall meeting Community members discuss noise issues and propose solutions for outdoor music and gatherings

St. Pete Beach residents are torn between the vibrant nightlife they love and the noise disturbances keeping them up at night—can a balance be struck?

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City Council extends permit fee waiver to facilitate home renovations Council encourages residents to submit permits before deadline with waived fees.

St. Pete Beach is taking bold steps to enhance community safety by waiving permit fees for two more weeks, urging homeowners to ensure their renovations are compliant and secure.

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St. Pete City Commission welcomes new finance director Devin Schmidt Finance director Devin Schmidt joins St. Petersburg to aid municipal initiatives and software implementation.

St. Pete Beach is taking bold steps to recover from hurricane damage with new financial strategies and a commitment to community engagement!

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City Committee advocates for more public input on beach ordinance before final reading Committee urges City Commission to seek additional community feedback on beach ordinance.

In a crucial meeting, St. Pete Beach's Beach Stewardship Committee emphasized the urgent need for community feedback before finalizing a long-awaited beach ordinance.

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