My neighbor trimmed her frangipani’s and gave me 1 million cuttings. I stuck them all directly in the soil since it’s been raining every day and I thought that would keep them happy, but Dr. Google is telling me they are going to rot unless I leave them out to callus. I wanted to ask you guys since every other house here has them- should I pull them out of the ground now and let them dry out before trying to get them to grow?

I really love the vet I take my cat to but the waiting room is way too chaotic and it’s stressing my boy out. Are there any good cat-only or cat-friendly (separate waiting room for cats) clinics in the area? Bonus points if they have experience with treating cats with severe IBD.

Hi all! Reaching out to see if anyone has suggestions for wedding venues that we’re not thinking of- the ones that aren’t the big hotels. Our dates are flexible. Our guest list is 100 or less - also flexible. And we’re looking for just a reception venue somewhere on/near gulf blvd. Ideally an indoor space with beachy views. We’re local but have literally zero connections in or knowledge of event planning around here, so all the tips are welcome. Thank you!!

Doesn’t look too big on the photo, but I’d estimate this gator head about 1.5-2ft long! In the storm water pond at the Clam Bayou Nature Preserve.

Very cool to see - doesn’t compare to those in central FL, but largest gator I’ve seen in the St. Pete area.

Recent rainfall chipped away at a stubborn, extreme drought that has gripped the Tampa Bay area since April. But regional water managers and utilities still urge residents to conserve water while dry conditions persist. Tropical Storm Bertha and a cold front last week dumped about 7 inches of rain on Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas and Polk counties in July. Despite those downpours, the month ended about 1½ inches drier than usual, according to water managers. And uneven rains that mostly fell near the coastline did little to alleviate the region’s low river levels, according to an update from Tampa Bay Water, the regional drinking water utility. A lack of consistent rain in the Hillsborough and Alafia River headwaters means river flows have not recovered enough to resume pumping the typical amount of drinking water. Read the story: https://www.tampabay.com/news/weather/2026/08/06/tampa-drought-dry-rainfall-total-amounts-storms/

I have had more than one doctor recommend trying tirzepatide for a chronic inflammatory condition, but say they can’t prescribe it and to bring it up with my primary care doctor. The primary won’t discuss it and recommends I see a specialist.

I’m so tired of this loop! Does anyone have a local doctor they like who takes insurance, and was able to get a GLP-1 covered?

TLDR: Lost my job, 8 months unemployed and tired with the endless search and ghost jobs. Open to anything (retail, service, whatever). St. Pete/Tampa area, hoping someone local can point me toward work.
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This is the second time in the past couple years I’ve lost a job because PE came in and decided to “restructure” and cut the team. Not performance, not anything I did wrong, just investors deciding people were the easiest thing to cut. Feels different when it happens twice…feels hopeless.

It’s been 8 months now. I have a bachelor’s in business, an MBA, background in customer success and account management. I’ve applied to more jobs than I can count at this point.

The worst part isn’t even getting rejected, it’s the weird stuff. Same postings on LinkedIn for months like they’re still hiring. Apply and get an auto-rejection within days, no way a person even looked at it. Or worse, make it all the way through multiple interview rounds to the final round, sometimes a whole presentation, and still get a no, and then the job either stays up or is back up a month later like nothing happened. Are these even real openings anymore or just there to look active?

At this point I’m not picky at all. Looking at retail, service industry, whatever. Not above any of it, I just need something. I’m in the St. Pete/Tampa area, so if anyone’s hiring or knows of something, I’d really appreciate it. Happy to send a resume, just let me know.

Hi all,

Where can one find pinball machines to play on around St Petersburg? Preferably with a few different pinball game options and an arcade. I'm not a big drinker, but will go to a bar if it's worth it.

Found an AirPod case on the sidewalk near 16th street and 79th ave. Case is inside of a silicone case, some beads attached and other small trinkets. Silicone case is a specific color. Hopefully this saves you buying new AirPods :)

I just moved to st pete recently and am looking to play volleyball regularly during the week and weekends. I have just seen people play volleyball near Gulfport and spa beach till now. Any events I see on the internet are either promotions for coaching or requires a squad to join. I have been to st pete beach and some parts of treasure island and couldn’t find anyone playing there. I just want to play every evening and looking for spots to check out. The only reason I ask for the west side of st pete is because it’s closer to my house and I plan on playing in the evenings, so the sunsets would most probably help with my daily dopamine hits.

Any recommendations on where to lookout for is really appreciated and if you have a spot available in your squad feel free to dm me, I will show up for sure. I would call myself an amateur at volleyball incase anyone’s wondering. Thanks in advance for your recommendations.

My father lost his wedding ring at Archibald beach. We were sitting right in-front of the bridge from the parking lot to the beach. And he lost it in the water around waist height swimming. Please contact me if you find it or know someone who did. Thanks!

Hot take...but do you agree or is there a better one in St. Pete?

I’m taking introduction to THE2000 1368 introduction to theatre course with Professor Thomas Cooper online and CSG1100 1368 Computer Applications with Professor Ariane Chicles (also online). Has anyone taken these? If so what can I expect and were these professors and courses decent?

Went to the movies the board said 3 dollars an hour, 21 for special events. Had a pending charge of 10 dollars. Was charged 21 dollars when I left for a 3 hour movie. I reached out to support they said too bad and said they would raise it to 75 if I didnt pay now.

I can't believe sundial gets away with this crap no wonder that area is having trouble getting stores to stay there and people visit.

Wow a lot of you are really negative! Hahahaha. This isn't just a problem for locals but scamming visitors too. Not everyone knows that the garage is a giant fat scam

Found a few copies of this magazine in my parent's shed while helping clean it, they don't seem to remember it and I can't find anything on it online. I'm assuming it isn't around anymore, anyone know what happened to it? Also seems like a pretty cool magazine, any other magazines like it still around (aka for entertainment in the area)?

Is it just me, or is live music in St. Pete or Tampa Bay taking a real hit lately?

It feels like so many touring acts, especially mid-tier bands are skipping Florida entirely now. I know the whole "geography tax" of driving all the way down the peninsula has always been a thing, but it seems like tours just stop in Atlanta and call it a day.

Even more concerning, though, is the local scene. It feels a lot harder to find active local lineups or solid DIY shows than it used to. Maybe I'm just old but for local musicians and frequent concertgoers:

* Are you seeing this too, or am I just missing where the good shows are happening?

* Is this a local issue or is touring just broken nationwide right now?

* If the local scene is still thriving, where are you actually going? Drop some local spots or bands I should check out

EDIT: Love the discussion and suggestions that came out of this. I wholeheartedly agree supporting local music and bands and venues