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Janelle Irwin has 1517 articles published.

Janelle Irwin has been a professional journalist covering local news and politics in the Tampa Bay area since 2003. She also hosts a weekly political talk show on WMNF Community radio. Janelle formerly served as the sole staff reporter for WMNF News and previously covered news for Patch.com and various local neighborhood newsletters. Her work has been featured in the New York Daily News, Free Speech Radio News and Florida Public Radio and she's been interviewed by radio stations across the nation for her coverage of the 2012 Republican National Convention. Janelle is a diehard news junkie who isn't afraid to take on big names in local politics including Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn, the dirty business of trash and recycling in St. Pete and the ongoing Pier debacle. Her work as a reporter and radio host has earned her two WMNF awards including News Volunteer of the Year and Public Affairs Volunteer of the Year. Janelle is also the devoted mother to three brilliant and beautiful daughters who are a constant source of inspiration and occasional blogging fodder. To contact, email [email protected].

Wage theft ordinance heads to St. Pete City Council for first reading

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St. Pete City Council has advanced a wage theft ordinance out of committee. It will be heard at the council meeting on April 2 after clearing the Committee of the Whole Thursday afternoon. City Council member Darden Rice proposed a wage theft ordinance that would set a citywide procedure for employees to lodge complaints and launch investigations into employers who aren’t paying them all of the wages they’re due. Wage theft can include not paying a worker for all of…

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Luxury condo planned for downtown St. Pete answers lawsuit with another lawsuit

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There are now three lawsuits plaguing development of an 18-story luxury condo overlooking Tampa Bay and Beach Drive in downtown St. Pete. The latest lawsuit filed by the developer alleges one of the other two suits is hindering his ability to secure funding for the project. Brain Taub’s Taub Entities-St. Pete is suing Michael Levy for threatening his funding for the proposed Bliss Condominium project through First Florida Integrity Bank. According to the lawsuit, Taub’s funding is “contingent on the…

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‘Pinot in the Park’ comes to Historic Kenwood for second year

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Red wine drinkers of the ‘burg, specifically those who love a good Pinot Noir, can drink it up Saturday April 18 at Seminole Park in the Historic Kenwood neighborhood. The neighborhood association is hosting its second annual “Pinot in the Park” festival from 6-9 p.m. The festival will feature not only a premium selection of pinot noir, but a feast of Pacific Northwest-style salmon bake. Some of St. Petersburg’s best chefs will also be on hand to whip up unique…

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(Not) shocking news — PSTA won’t be putting up another referendum in 2016

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Stop the presses! The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority won’t be taking another stab at a transit referendum in 2016. Well, you don’t say! Of course they aren’t going to try that again so soon. PSTA board members and Greenlight Pinellas backers are still licking their wounds from a crippling, embarrassing defeat just four months ago. Who the H-E double hockey sticks would want to go down that road again before stopping to catch a breath and, I don’t know, avoid…

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St. Pete is ready for the Firestone Grand Prix

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After weeks of putting up baracades and fences and re-routing traffic downtown, the Grand Prix finally revs up Friday. To “embrace the race” the city is flying a flag over City Hall celebrating the Firestone Grand Prix. St. Pete Mayor Rick Kriseman applauded the efforts of city staff and race teams in preparing for the three-day race event before raising a white flag with an image of two crossed checkered flags, a city crest and “St. Petersburg” printed on it.…

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The end for SaintPetersBlog

Ever since I acquired the rights to the perfect domain for my efforts — FloridaPolitics.com — I knew that one

Personnel note: Tampa attorney Wesley Tibbals appointed to the bench

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Tampa attorney Wesley Tibbals has been appointed to the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court by Gov. Rick Scott. Tibbals, just 41-years old, has been an attorney and partner with Akerman law since 2000. Prior to that he practiced law with Siyyer, Barlow & Watson and Thomson, Sizemore & Gonzalez. He served as a member of the Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division Board of Governors from 2009 until 2011 and is a member of the University of Florida Law Alumni Council. “Wes…

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Could Senate budget be a referendum on PSTA CEO Brad Miller?

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The Florida Senate has not placed a $1.25 million appropriation for Bus Rapid Transit in St. Pete in its budget. The funding would have paid for a BRT pilot program with express bus service running from downtown St. Pete to St. Pete Beach along First Avenues North and South. According to Clearwater state Sen. Jack Latvala, who sits on the transportation, tourism and economic development appropriations subcommittee, it’s not there because such a program would be redundant. “There’s a system…

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