📣 READ ALL ABOUT IT Your September St. Pete Extra is here! Everything you need to know for this month is below. Sign up for the e-newsletter here: stpete.org/stpeteextra

Due to Tues. night's heavy rains, there were wastewater discharges from manholes at the following locations:

1,000 gallons of wastewater was discharged from 2 manholes at 22nd Ave. N. and 58th St. N. The discharge flowed into the ditches on 22nd Ave. N. and 58th St. N. This discharge has stopped.

2,000 gallons of wastewater has been discharged from four manholes at 36th Ave. N. and 66th Way N. The discharge flowed into the storm drains that lead to Joe's Creek. This discharge is ongoing and crews are working to stop the discharge.

Updates will be shared on stpete.org/PublicWorksAle… .

St. Pete Libraries + Data Literacy for Community Action are hosting four FREE data workshops! These workshops will teach how to find, understand, and use data to drive positive policy changes and advocate for equitable health outcomes. Learn more: meetatthecenter.org/event/fa88222e…

We were honored to participate in the groundbreaking of "The Edward White Campus," a new affordable housing initiative. The completed project will include Gemini Senior Living Community, which will provide 71 affordable housing units for seniors aged 62 and above. #WeAreStPete

Saturday Shoppes hosts two-day R&B and Food Festival this weekend 🎶 >> l8r.it/WIrE

🌧️🚗 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐲 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭, 𝐒𝐭. 𝐏𝐞𝐭𝐞! If you must drive: ⚠️Slow down & stay alert ⚠️Use lights with wipers ⚠️Avoid standing water ⚠️Turn off cruise control Your safety is our top priority. Stay safe, St. Pete!🌧️🚫

We are having a Saturday Sandbag Distribution for residents to be proactive and pick up sandbags to prepare for any storm that may come our way! 🗓️September 7 ⏰7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 📍Pavement and Traffic Operations Building, 1744 9th Ave N Learn more: facebook.com/share/S6yQeGoL…

Top Events this Weekend in St. Pete >> l8r.it/tWBm

THIS JUST IN: The City has allocated $1,000,000 for the Opioid Support Grants Program, which will award proposals aligned with the priority impact areas in small grant (up to $25,000) and large grant (up to $100,000) tiers. More information here: stpete.org/news_detail_T3…

Elizabeth “Liz” Abernethy, the City of St. Petersburg's Planning & Development Director, was honored by APA Florida with the Outstanding Local Public Official of the Year award. Please join us in congratulating Liz on this well-deserved recognition! 🔗stpete.org/news_detail_T3…

St. Petersburg Library System is hosting a special storytime for babies and toddlers at the West Community Library! 🗓 Saturday, September 7 ⏰ 10:15 - 11:45 a.m. 📍 6700 8th Ave. N. St. There will also be a magic show, dance time, and more with staff from Great Explorations!

The City is committed to reporting unauthorized discharges at water plants and within city limits. Please find an update on discharges from this week’s heavy rains at stpete.org/publicworksale…

Congratulations to St. Petersburg native Angela Bassett on winning her first Emmy! This well-deserved recognition is a source of immense pride for St. Pete. We celebrate this milestone with you! #WeAreStPete