Sharon Russ Archives - Creative Loafing Tampa

2020 Vision sees a bright economic future for South St. Petersburg

Can an ambitious plan make a difference in Pinellas County’s poorest district?

by Mitch Perry December 5, 2013June 20, 2025

Can an ambitious plan make a difference in Pinellas County’s poorest district?

City Council candidates debate environment, CRA’s and a whole lot else in South St Pete

by Mitch Perry September 12, 2013June 5, 2022

Foster edges Kriseman by just 867 votes, while the Lens is history

Kathleen Ford crashed and burned at the end, getting just 19 percent of the vote.

by Mitch Perry August 28, 2013June 5, 2022

Mitch Perry Report 8.27.13 – Little drama expected in tonight’s St. Pete primary

by Mitch Perry August 27, 2013August 3, 2023

St. Petersburg’s primary considerations

The state of the races for Mayor and City Council as Aug. 27 looms.

by Mitch Perry August 22, 2013June 29, 2025

St Pete City Council District 4 candidates get snippy with each other

As the perceived front-runner, Rice is getting it from both her challengers.

by Mitch Perry August 8, 2013August 17, 2023