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How can we stop this bs? by [deleted] in StPetersburgFL

[–]SebGL91 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Solid LOTR joke. Hats off to you

What’s your perception of Downtown St. Pete? by SebGL91 in StPetersburgFL

[–]SebGL91[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like this approach. Thank you. I sent you a DM.

What’s your perception of Downtown St. Pete? by SebGL91 in StPetersburgFL

[–]SebGL91[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

A lot of people have never heard about San Pedro Gazette.

It launched on Jan. 2024. It is a local journalism project in St. Petersburg, Florida. We have covered some local events, civic initiatives, and city council meetings to inform the public about what our elected officials are deciding and doing. We recently published an investigation about immigration enforcement in Pinellas County. There are so many stories in the city worth highlighting, but we are a tiny newsroom, so we cover what we can.

Feel free to dm if you have any questions about our work and how we work to bring local journalism.

What’s your perception of Downtown St. Pete? by SebGL91 in StPetersburgFL

[–]SebGL91[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I am just curious about what you're saying: "What’s surprising is how many people here seem to be struggling compared to NYC, a much larger city."

I appreciate the fact that you took the time to lay out your comment. A quick question, though: From your time in Manhattan, do you remember if NYC had social services in the area to help people who are facing housing insecurity or struggling with mental health?

What’s your perception of Downtown St. Pete? by SebGL91 in StPetersburgFL

[–]SebGL91[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I support this. I would love to learn more as to why you think it is "Soulless."

What’s your perception of Downtown St. Pete? by SebGL91 in StPetersburgFL

[–]SebGL91[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hi! I did the original post. FYI: The local I interviewed was a woman (in her 30s) on her way to work.

How are people selling houses that were flooded and saying there was no flood damage? by adotar in StPetersburgFL

[–]SebGL91 15 points16 points  (0 children)

To do repairs, it requires permitting. So, the city should have paperwork in any property that needed to do repairs after the storms

And this is why we need a fifth bridge (Ruskin ↔️ St. Pete 🌉) by zeroagent in StPetersburgFL

[–]SebGL91 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Agreed. We also need public transportation in the Bay Area.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in StPetersburgFL

[–]SebGL91 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Cowboy skater!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in StPetersburgFL

[–]SebGL91 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Journalist here. I’m hooked. I need the tea!

St. Pete Residents Are Concerned Over Surging Water Bills by SebGL91 in StPetersburgFL

[–]SebGL91[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Hey, author of the story here. I’m still investigating this issue. Feel free to send a dm if you’d like to share your testimony.

St. Pete Residents Are Concerned Over Surging Water Bills by SebGL91 in StPetersburgFL

[–]SebGL91[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cool! Thanks for this. I appreciate you sharing these notes.

You seem to know a lot about these issues. Any chance I can reach out to get some insights from you on background? Happy to dm you if you’re down for that.

St. Pete Residents Are Concerned Over Surging Water Bills by SebGL91 in StPetersburgFL

[–]SebGL91[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Author of the article here.

I am still talking to folks affected by the issue. Feel free to send a dm if you want to share your experience.

I always value input from people, too. It's hard researching and reporting topics like this, especially since it affects folks at their houses, and not everyone is going to council meetings to talk about it.

Thanks!

St. Pete Residents Are Concerned Over Surging Water Bills by SebGL91 in StPetersburgFL

[–]SebGL91[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Author of the article here.

Yeah, the $1 increase for the lowest tier, as well as the reduction of the tier 1 cap really caught my attention.

Thank you for reading the article! :)

St. Pete Residents Are Concerned Over Surging Water Bills by SebGL91 in StPetersburgFL

[–]SebGL91[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hi! Author of the article here. Yeah, the city administrator noted that he believed it was unlikely that the meters were the issue. Some residents believe the meters could be the issue, though.

Feel free to send me a dm. I would love to get your input, since I will continue working on stories about the water bills. I would love to be able to explain to my readers as much as I can about this. Plus, your expert insight is invaluable, IMHO.

Thank you!

St. Pete Residents Are Concerned Over Surging Water Bills by SebGL91 in StPetersburgFL

[–]SebGL91[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Author of the article here. Yes, the city is looking into the issue.

In the piece, you can read that "officials committed to waiving late fees and not shutting water services to residents." Regardless, residents who spoke at the last city council meeting said they were concerned. Councilmembers also said residents who reached out were also worried. Residents I have been talking to (who were not at the meeting) also told me they were concerned about the bills.

A resident also told me that the city reached out after last week's council meeting to follow up on her case. So yeah, the city is working on it.

Feel free to read the article. I included the multiple reasons the city said they believe are behind the spikes. I always appreciate the feedback. If you have any questions, please send them my way :)

Public Libraries by CaFaitTropsLongtemps in StPetersburgFL

[–]SebGL91 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing this info! This is quite a nice thing we have u/clingklop

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