If the city can successfully lead a $165 million marina redevelopment, why would it take a different approach for the much larger and more important Gas Plant site?
April 2026
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Gas Plant - After the Trop
$600M Borrowing — and a $1B Giveaway in St. Pete?
by Ron Dinerby Ron DinerThe city is proposing to borrow $600 million for stormwater and resiliency—while also considering plans that could give away up to $1 billion in public value at the Gas Plant …
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Gas Plant - After the Trop
What It Looks Like When a City Leads — Denver’s Stapleton Redevelopment Story
by Ron Dinerby Ron DinerWhat happens when a city leads its own development? Denver’s Stapleton shows how planning first, setting the rules, and then bringing in developers creates stronger, long-term results.
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Boys & Girls Clubs provide a safe, structured place for kids after school—helping them succeed, build confidence, and stay on track in our community.
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The City of St. Petersburg is preparing to select a developer for the Gas Plant site—potentially at a steep discount. A city-led approach could preserve long-term value, control, and better …
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Gas Plant - After the Trop
6-2 Vote to Pause—Why Is the Mayor Moving Forward?
by Ron Dinerby Ron DinerCity Council voted 6–2 to pause and plan first. So why is the Mayor moving forward anyway—and what questions still need answers?
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Gas Plant - After the Trop
A Complete Disconnect in St. Pete’s Gas Plant Plan
by Ron Dinerby Ron DinerA growing disconnect is emerging over the future of St. Petersburg’s Historic Gas Plant site. While City Council has called for a planning-first approach, the administration continues to advance a …
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Mayor Welch recently suggested that Home Runs Matter is advocating for “million-dollar condos” and delaying progress at the Gas Plant site. That’s not accurate. Here’s what has actually been proposed—and …

