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Spotted on the St. Petersburg calendar: All Abilities – One Stage Inclusion Showcase

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Good morning St. Petersburg! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See who's on your St. Petersburg ballot and how to vote
  • Suspect jailed after August shooting that wounded two in St. Petersburg
  • How SPC's new police force could change safety on campus

Also on today's calendar: All Abilities – One Stage Inclusion Showcase and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Roget R.!

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 86 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 85, low: 73.
  • Sunday: Delightful with some sun, with a high of 86 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Pinellas County Elections 2026 Guide: Candidates, How To Vote (patch.com) — Pinellas County voters, including those in St. Petersburg, are getting ready for the Nov. 3, 2026 general election, with detailed instructions on registration, vote-by-mail, early voting, and Election Day procedures. St. Petersburg residents will weigh in on the mayor's race, two City Council contests, and several major city referendums on stormwater bonds, housing on vacant lots, Harborage Marina, and Port of St. Petersburg lease rules.
   

2. Man Arrested in Shooting of Two People Following Fight in St. Petersburg (iontb.com) — A 26-year-old man has been jailed on two counts of attempted second-degree murder after an August 26 shooting outside a St. Petersburg home near 18th Avenue South and 13th Street South. Police say a teen and a 19-year-old were wounded as they tried to leave in an SUV, and a judge has set bond at $500,000 per count while the case proceeds.
   

3. St. Petersburg College launches its own police department (stpetecatalyst.com) — St. Petersburg College has created its own sworn police department to focus specifically on campus safety and student needs across its St. Petersburg-area campuses. Led by Chief Andrew MacPherson, the new force will work alongside existing security staff, meet new state safety requirements, and handle criminal reports and behavioral issues at college facilities, including public libraries.
   

4. Places This Week: Property leased to Rococo Steakhouse for sale (stpetecatalyst.com) — Several notable St. Petersburg properties are hitting the market, including the Rococo Steakhouse building on 2nd Avenue S., a renovated 1920s Crescent Heights bungalow, and medical condos near Bayfront and Johns Hopkins All Children's. The roundup also tracks big-ticket Clearwater and Treasure Island deals and a Trulieve-occupied US-19 site, offering a snapshot of where local investment and redevelopment are heading.
   

5. SOTD 9/24/26: Trees of Hell by Bonnie Prince Billy (wmnf.org) — Bonnie 'Prince' Billy's song "Trees of Hell" is WMNF's Song of the Day, and you can hear him live this Sunday, Sept. 27, at Bayboro Brewery in St. Petersburg. The write-up explores his haunting yet uplifting folk style and invites local fans to experience his music in person at the 5th Avenue South taproom.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • St Pete Sunrise Rotary Continues Fall Programs Into September —Jon Reynolds Read on Patch
  • Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in Pinellas Park, Florida in Pinellas Park. Apply here.
  • Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. posted a job opening for Forklift Operator in Pinellas Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near St. Petersburg here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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