Christopher Graus News Today

After four city commissioners resigned, efforts to replace them were “inconsistent, biased and tainted,” plaintiffs say.

This comes as a new state law is requiring small government leaders to release personal financial information to the public.

The exodus is part of a statewide reaction to expanded financial disclosure requirements for city officials.

Florida politics and Sunburn — perfect together.

and last updated 2021-04-28 18:02:20-04 ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. — For the most part, Carrie Ruckdeschel loves living in St. Pete Beach, on Boca Ciega Drive. She calls it paradise. “The community is great,” she said. “I love that we have the school here. That was one of the perks for living here.” However, there are two very serious issues for just about everyone who lives here: flooding and speeding. “It’s stressful. It’s a raceway, for sure,” said Ruck...

ST. PETE BEACH — A week after city commissioners voted not to fund the purchase of decorative street signs for Pass-A-Grille and Corey Avenue, it was decided a scaled-down version of the issue will be put back on the agenda for consideration sometime next month. Last week, Commissioners Ward Friszolowski, Doug Izzo and Christopher Graus voted against a plan to replace traditional street signs in Pass-A-Grille with ornate historical versions. They argued the city should first fund and addre...