Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in St. Petersburg public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in parks rec
Trails Crossing Master Plan
The plan to transform the land under I-275 into a park and trail hub — with market kiosks, sports courts and connections across four SunRunner stops — was formally accepted, though funding details remain undecided.
Honoring Rev. Watson L. Haynes II
Council moved to name the Enoch Davis Center auditorium for the late civil-rights-era leader. Family and the Urban League backed it; some longtime friends argued a bigger tribute — a building or street — is warranted, and noted St. Pete College plans its own naming.
Arts and Cultural Grants FY 2027
42 organizations share up to $557,000; leaders noted the sector adds about $132.5 million to the local economy and fills a gap left by state funding cuts.