Unseasonably warm weather and muggy conditions are once again the rule across Tampa Bay, with just a slight chance of afternoon showers dampening what figures to be nearly ideal beach days through the weekend. Thursday’s temperatures are starting off in the upper 60s, just a couple of degrees short of […]

Tampa Bay residents who are off for President’s Day might want to consider a trip to the beach. That’s because high pressure remains in firm control across the region, meaning enough sunshine, minimal rain chances, and temperatures that will be well above average — and even flirting with record highs. […]

ST. PETE BEACH — Alex Rey will become the city’s next city manager on April 1, replacing retiring Wayne Saunders. Saunders praised the commission’s unanimous vote Tuesday to hire Rey as a “great decision” and called Rey “highly qualified.” Rey was the top candidate among five finalists considered by the […]

ST. PETE BEACH — The City Commission unanimously picked former Miami Lakes Town Manager Alex Rey on Wednesday as their city’s next manager. That decision will become official following mutually satisfactory contract negotiations, which the commission directed to begin immediately. Mayor Alan Johnson, City Attorney Andrew Dickman and consultant Colin […]

INDIAN ROCKS BEACH — Dozens of residents showed up recently to meet the three candidates running for the two open commission seats in the March election. The candidates are Phil Hanna, a 10-year veteran on the commission; Diane Flagg, a retired executive in the construction and development fields; and John […]

MADEIRA BEACH — Two top city officials were found guilty last week by the Florida Commission on Ethics for violating state ethics laws. Commissioner Nancy Oakley was fined $5,000 and a recommendation of “public censure” and reprimand by the governor. The action against Oakley followed an administrative law judge’s findings […]

A 61-year-old man from England died after being struck by a vehicle while crossing the street in North Redington Beach Friday. According to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, Alex Lyons, 36, was driving a Dodge Dart southbound about 11:18 p.m. As he approached the Double Tree resort at 17120 Gulf […]

NORTH REDINGTON BEACH — The election scheduled for March has been cancelled because the mayor and commissioners were unopposed. By the end of the qualifying period, no one had come forward to challenge those offices held by Mayor Bill Queen; Commissioner Richard Bennett, Seat 1, and Commissioner Gary Curtis, Seat […]

ST. PETE BEACH — With varying degrees of enthusiasm, the City Commission picked five finalists, hoping one will become their next city manager. The candidates will be interviewed Feb. 1 and a decision possibly made within a week. Although the commission had a plethora of choices, some said they found […]

REDINGTON BEACH — No elections for Town Commission will be held in March because the incumbents have no opponents. The qualifying period for candidates to express interest ended Dec. 21. Consequently, Mayor Nick Simons and Commissioners Fred Steiermann and Tim Kornijtschuk are automatically re-elected. Steiermann has served on the commission […]