Mark Parker

Thrive Local developer proposes massive recreational complex Projected financial benefits include a $566 million economic impact within a decade. A proposed project would bring 13 multipurpose fields, a pickleball complex, water attractions, sand volleyba... See more

Thrive St. Pete seeks to reclaim historic Black burials in Gulfport “We have to stop pussyfooting around and just do the right thing.” St. Petersburg sent the remains of Black pioneers to neighboring Gulfport during segregation. The local pastor overseein... See more

Thrive Trop interior repairs are ‘full speed ahead’ “We’re expecting our substantial completion to be in early March.” A storm-damaged Tropicana Field has progressed from critical to stable condition over the past seven months. The smell of mold is gone, ... See more

Thrive St. Pete-Clearwater airport will ‘run out of parking’ “We don’t want anyone to miss their flight.” St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) officials are warning local holiday travelers not to park at the increasingly popular facility or ris... See more

Thrive Documentary highlights legendary St. Pete Boxing Club “You get all these world champions come through here, and it’s going to rub off on you.” A rugged, no-frills boxing gym in South St. Petersburg has helped produce four world champions. However, ... See more