A great opportunity for St. PetersburgThe stadium deal with the Rays is now off the table. The team has said the deal with St. Petersburg and Pinellas County is now …
March 2025
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Hits and Misses
Breaking Down the Rays Deal: Reese’s Controversial Stance
by Ron Dinerby Ron DinerGwendolyn Reese discussed the Rays Hines development proposal for the Historic Gas Plant District in St. Petersburg Florida
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St. Petersburg Intown CRA: Time for a New Chapter? At the March 27, 2025, City Council meeting, Council Member Richie Floyd is raising a pivotal question: Is it time to …
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I ran into a friend today who congratulated me on the Rays deal falling through in St. Pete. But this was never about me—it’s about a win for the city. …
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Transform a Child’s Future: Be a Mentor Imagine the profound impact of dedicating just 30 minutes each week to a child’s life. At Lakewood Elementary School and at too many …
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The Rays deal with St. Petersburg is dead. The team announced they will not move forward with a new stadium nor the redevelopment of the balance of the Gas Plant …
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Let's help our kids
Lunch Pals is making an impact – what people are saying
by Ron Dinerby Ron DinerWhat Oprah is saying“I think mentors are important and I don’t think anybody makes it in the world without some form of mentorship. Nobody makes it alone. Nobody has made …
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MENTOR, a leading organization in the mentoring movement, highlights that quality mentoring relationships have a profound impact on individuals, especially young people. Research shows that mentoring leads to stronger self-confidence, …
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Story Building Game A great opportunity to make a positive impact! Here’s a fun and engaging activity you could try in 20 minutes: Objective: Use creativity and teamwork to build …
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Being a mentor is being a trusted friend who supports and listens to someone who needs to know that they are not alone and there is someone there valuing them. …
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Activity: Swap Two Truths and a Wish… Objective: Build trust, encourage storytelling, and inspire hope. What You Need: Just a piece of paper (optional). Step-by-Step Plan (30 min): Check-In & …

