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IndyCar starting grid in St. Petersburg: pole position, qualifying results, start time
16+ hour, 57+ min ago (164+ words) Scott McLauglin earns the pole position for the IndyCar Series season opener on the streets of St. Petersburg, Florida. Marcus Ericsson earned the other front-row starting spot for the 100-lap race on the 1.8-mile, 14-turn circuit. Rookie Dennis Hauger had…...
IndyCar Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg start time, qualifying, race, how to watch
2+ day, 42+ min ago (168+ words) The 2026 IndyCar Series season begins in its traditional location, on the streets of St. Petersburg, Florida, for a 100-lap race on the 1.8-mile, 14-turn circuit. Alex Palou is seeking his fourth consecutive drivers' championship and second straight win at St....
Florida governor, Tampa Bay Rays eye stadium deal in Hillsborough County
3+ week, 6+ day ago (141+ words) Gov. Ron DeSantis said he'll provide land in Hillsborough County to build a stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays. But there's no final deal in place. Florida governor, Tampa Bay Rays eye stadium deal in Hillsborough County Florida Gov. Ron…...
Pensacola ranked No. 1 coastal city in the U.S. among 143 areas
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (480+ words) Florida is seen as the best U.S. state to settle down for a laid-back, vacation lifestyle, but Pensacola is the cream of the crop among the Sunshine State's coastal cities. ConsumerAffairs ranked Pensacola as the top U.S. city for coastal-lifestyle seekers to…...
Who are the people in yellow and red shirts downtown? How a new tax funds cleanup, safety patrols
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (867+ words) Wielding trash pickers and pressure washers, members of Downtown Indy Inc.'s "Clean Team" have been manicuring the blocks of Georgia Street, the gateway to Gainbridge Fieldhouse, ahead of this weekend's WNBA All-Star Game. Clad in bright red T-shirts, safety…...
Petersburg Biz Buzz: New exquisite wine bar, bridal boutique relocates
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (697+ words) Petersburg has a new wine bar in Olde Towne. Burgundie Miceli had a soft opening for her Burgundie's Wine Cafe at the end of May. The space is exquisite! If you are wondering, yes, Burgundie is, in fact, the entrepreneur's…...
17 Florida cities make U.S. News’ top 250 places to live — None of them are Orlando, Miami or Tampa
9+ mon, 1+ day ago (260+ words) Seventeen Florida cities placed among the best places to live in the U.S., according to the'U.S. News & World Report's'"2025-2026 Best Places to Live" ranking. The publication analyzed 859 cities in the U.S. based on five categories: quality of life, job market, value of…...