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Grants, Fitness, & Hurricane Prep: Your Community Update

St. Petersburg Unveils New Initiatives: A Extensive Guide

The city of St. Petersburg is rolling out a series of new programs and initiatives designed to enhance the quality of life for its residents. From ensuring water quality to supporting local artists, here’s a detailed look at what’s new in the Sunshine City.

Ensuring Safe Drinking Water

The city has released its annual Drinking Water Quality Report, a comprehensive assessment of the safety and purity of St.Petersburg’s drinking water. The report, which is mandated by federal and state regulations, details the city’s rigorous monitoring of contaminants.

The city routinely monitors for contaminants in your drinking water according to federal and state laws, rules and regulations to keep you safe, and reports on it each year.

Residents can access the full report at www.stpete.org/WaterQualityReport. physical copies are available by calling the Water Resources Department at 727-893-7261.

Supporting Local Businesses

St. Petersburg is actively seeking to collaborate with local businesses of all sizes.The city now uses OpenGov for managing quotes and solicitations,providing a user-pleasant and free platform for vendors.

To get started, visit www.stpete.org/SupplierResources.

Hurricane Preparedness Day

The city is hosting a Hurricane Preparedness Day on Saturday,May 31,from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Willis S. johns Recreation Center. This free event will offer expert advice, hurricane kit supplies, pet services, and emergency shelter demonstrations.

For more information, visit www.stpete.org/Hurricane.

Sunshine Mind Project

As part of Mental Health awareness Month,St. petersburg has launched the “Sunshine Mind Project,” placing uplifting mirror stickers in city facilities to promote self-love and encouragement.

Learn more at www.stpete.org/SunshineMind.

Storm Drain Programs

Residents can participate in the city’s Storm Drain Programs to protect local waterways. Opportunities include adopting a storm drain to keep it clean and participating in storm drain marking to raise awareness about pollution.

To find out how you can make a difference, visit www.stpete.org/StormDrain.

Roll-Off Trash Container Rentals

The city offers roll-off trash container rentals for residents and commercial contractors undertaking renovation or demolition projects. Construction material should not be placed in regular curbside trash containers.

Find more information and the request form at www.stpete.org/RollOff.

Arts Grants Available

The city of St. Petersburg is offering three arts-focused grants to support local artists and arts organizations:

  • Individual Artist Grant: Up to $200,000 to support visual artists, performers, writers, and creative individuals.
  • City of the Arts Grant: For larger arts organizations (budgets over $50K) making a significant impact on the cultural scene.
  • Level Up Arts grant: Up to $2,500 to help small or emerging organizations grow and inspire the next generation.

Submission deadlines are approaching in May and June. Learn more and apply at www.stpete.org/ArtsCultureTourism.

Healthy St. Pete Events

Healthy St. Pete offers a variety of fitness classes, including water aerobics and tai chi. These classes are designed to cater to all fitness levels.

For schedules and more information, visit www.healthystpetefl.com/events.

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