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Cost of Mayor Bill Foster’s new high-speed pursuit? $140,000 and counting as city purchases 380 ‘stop sticks’

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Before I write anything else, let me be clear that I think it was just ridiculous for Mayor Bill Foster to allow the police to engage in high-speed pursuits. Ā As City Council Chair Leslie Curran got Police Chief Chuck Harmon to admit, there is not one shred of evidence that the police can point to that shows allowing high-speed pursuits does anything but create mayhem. When asked by Curran what data he had showing that the policy change would reduce…

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5 things I think about today’s St. Petersburg Times

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“Who is Sandra Gadsden?” was the invariable response I received last evening from each person I asked if they knew who Sandra Gadsden is. I was at a fundraising reception chock full of political operatives and their handsome wives. Ā Each of these people recognized the names of Ā Adam Smith or Aaron Sharockman or David DeCamp. Ā Some even recognized John Frank’s name. Ā But not one person — and this is a room full of people who make St. Petersburg move –…

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5 things I think about today’s St. Petersburg Times

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“Who is Sandra Gadsden?” was the invariable response I received last evening from each person I asked if they knew who Sandra Gadsden is. I was at a fundraising reception chock full of political operatives and their handsome wives. Ā Each of these people recognized the names of Ā Adam Smith or Aaron Sharockman or David DeCamp. Ā Some even recognized John Frank’s name. Ā But not one person — and this is a room full of people who make St. Petersburg move –…

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Last chance to attend Mayor’s Night Out before summer break

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The public is once again invited to attend next Thursday’s “Mayor’s Night Out” community forum at Roberts Recreation Center, 1246 50th Ave. N. before the popular community program goes on hiatus for the summer.Ā  Mayor Bill Foster and city department personnel will be on hand next Thursday, May 13, to hear residents’ thoughts and concerns, answer questions and provide a one-stop shopping environment to access city services. District 4 Council Chair Leslie Curran will also attend. “Mayor’s Night Out” begins…

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Last chance to attend Mayor’s Night Out before summer break

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The public is once again invited to attend next Thursday’s “Mayor’s Night Out” community forum at Roberts Recreation Center, 1246 50th Ave. N. before the popular community program goes on hiatus for the summer.Ā  Mayor Bill Foster and city department personnel will be on hand next Thursday, May 13, to hear residents’ thoughts and concerns, answer questions and provide a one-stop shopping environment to access city services. District 4 Council Chair Leslie Curran will also attend. “Mayor’s Night Out” begins…

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You’re Invited: Unveiling of historic markers at Williams Park

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The unveiling of Williams Park City Square Tour historic marker plaques.Ā  Join Saint Petersburg Preservation and Mayor Bill Foster in the official unveiling of four plaques recognizing historic structures around the city’s original town square, Williams Park.Ā  The plaques denote the history of the Open Air Post Office, St. Peter’s Episcopal Cathedral, First United Methodist Church, and the Women’s Town Improvement Association building.Ā  Each of these buildings will be featured in the Williams Park City Square historic walking tour.Ā  The…

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You’re Invited: Unveiling of historic markers at Williams Park

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The unveiling of Williams Park City Square Tour historic marker plaques.Ā  Join Saint Petersburg Preservation and Mayor Bill Foster in the official unveiling of four plaques recognizing historic structures around the city’s original town square, Williams Park.Ā  The plaques denote the history of the Open Air Post Office, St. Peter’s Episcopal Cathedral, First United Methodist Church, and the Women’s Town Improvement Association building.Ā  Each of these buildings will be featured in the Williams Park City Square historic walking tour.Ā  The…

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