Trop Site RFP Available

The Trop Site RFP is now available until January 2021 for review and submissions. To learn more, visit stpete.org/trop.

Five reasons the Tropicana Field Site in St. Pete, Florida is the Southeast’s largest and most unique development opportunity of the decade:

86 acres of publicly owned land in the middle of a bustling city, where economic indicators are booming
Local city government dedicating $75 million for infrastructure development
Located in the “Sunshine City”, Opportunity Zone and Tax Increment Financing District
Strong workforce proposition through population growth and desire of millennials to locate here
Proximate to St. Pete's higher education hub, the South’s largest marine science center and Florida’s largest financial services cluster

Grand Prix Flag Raising

Mayor Rick Kriseman will host a flag raising ceremony to kick off the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. Join us, along with Firestone Grand Prix co-owner Kevin Savoree and Sebastien Bourdais for this annual event!

Visit the City of St. Petersburg's Facebook page to stream the flag raising on Facebook Live.

Date: Thursday, October 22, 2020
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: St. Petersburg City Hall
175 5th St. N.

Event attendees will be encouraged to enjoy the event the St. Pete Way - wash hands when possible, socially distance, and wear a mask.

Plan Ahead, Get Your Flu Shot

Getting a flu shot is as important as ever this year. Although flu vaccination is not related to COVID-19, it is vital in helping reduce the impact of respiratory illnesses and resulting burdens on the healthcare system during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Residents are encouraged to help prevent the spread of the flu by getting their flu vaccination as soon as they can. Annual flu vaccination is recommended for all persons age 6 months and older, including pregnant women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Protection. It takes about two weeks after vaccination for antibodies to develop in the body and provide protection against the flu. More about the flu can be found at CDC.gov/flu.

Free Flu Shot Event
Get a no-cost flu shot at a drive-thru event on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 5-7 p.m. at 205 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. N. More info here.

We’re all doing our part to help prevent the spread of coronavirus, now is our chance to help prevent the spread of the flu - the St. Pete Way.

Local vaccination locations can be found at VaccineFinder.org.
More information can be found at RestartStPete.com.

Commercial Revitalization Program Applications Available

The Commercial Revitalization Program (CRP) provides grant awards to projects that:

involve future work on a new or existing commercial buildings or developments
improve business districts by redeveloping properties
decrease commercial vacancy rates
leverage private investment
and ultimately add to the tax base

The CRP will provide funding for projects on the city's eligible commercial corridors located outside of the downtown core. This assistance is in the form of a matching grant, which will be paid at the successful completion of the project. Plans and estimates for construction must be provided.

Applications are available now and will be accepted until Friday, November 20, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.

For a full program description, application, map of eligibility and funding levels, visit stpete.org/assistance/incentives.

COVID-19 testing site moved to Tropicana Field parking lot

Testing is back in St. Pete!

The COVID-19 testing site at the Mahaffey Theater has relocated to Tropicana Field parking lot 2 – Enter at 3rd Ave South/16th St. S.

Tropicana Field site will run Tuesdays – Saturdays 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., starting Wednesday Oct. 7
Testing remains free with no symptoms needed
Antibody testing will not be available

More information here: https://go.activecalendar.com/pinellascounty/site/pressrelease/event/covid-19-testing-site-moved-to-tropicana-field-parking-lot/

Updates and more at RestartStPete.com.