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Albert Whitted Airport has long been a gateway to dreams for aviators and the local community in St. Petersburg, Florida. Now, the airport’s rich history, its pivotal role in aviation, and its deep ties to the community are spotlighted in a feature-length documentary

The Marine Technology Society invites you to the 2026 MTS Buoy Workshop, taking place March 23-26, 2026 in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Kudos to spARK Labs by ARK Invest! The space at ARK Innovation Center has officially reached full office capacity, hosting 45 innovative companies in its membership-based incubator.

Tech X-Change is where tech enthusiasts come together to swap ideas, network, and learn from each other in a fun and interactive setting.

In the season finale episode of Innovation in the ‘Burg, we gave Gemini, Google’s AI assistant, all the knowledge from the St. Pete Innovation District 2024 Impact Report and sat down to interview it.

A new tool may have helped prevent the overfishing of Gulf gag grouper. Challen Hyman and his colleagues created a statistical model that factors in how anglers actually behave when regulations change.

Kudos to The Dalí Museum for unveiling a transformative vision that expands its campus and reimagines the visitor experience

Kudos to Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital for the new Institute Square medical complex. This complex is a transformative addition to St. Petersburg, bringing advanced care to the community.

The St. Petersburg Innovation District is hitting double digits! On April 10th, the district will celebrate 10 years of sparking bold ideas, fueling research, and powering economic growth across the city and beyond.

The Underwater Glider User Group Workshop will be held in St. Petersburg May 18-20 on the USFSP campus

Now in its third year at Poynter Park, Embracing Our Differences returns to St. Petersburg with its signature outdoor art exhibition featuring large-scale banners by artists and writers from around the world

spARK Labs by Ark Invest’s Innovation Showcase was a hit, with a packed room and an energizing atmosphere

Welcome, GISJane, to the Maritime and Defense Technology Hub! A woman-owned business based in St. Petersburg, Florida, GISJane is dedicated to making innovative engineering solutions accessible to all

Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital is innovating again with the Translational Research and Innovation Laboratory (TRAIL), a new research model designed to accelerate moving discoveries in the laboratory into patient care

Applications are also open for Braid Theory’s 2026 Ocean Enterprise Accelerator. This NOAA-funded, 90-day program supports startups advancing innovation in the blue economy

Kudos to Poynter on the launch of its 2025–2026 Impact Report. At a time when journalism faces significant challenges and uncertainty, Poynter continues to lead with confidence

Congratulations to the recipients of the Friends of Albert Whitted Airport Scholarship Program! This year, the organization awarded an impressive $208,000 in scholarships to 34 individuals

Thank you, St. Petersburg, for making our 16th Science Festival truly unforgettable. This year, 800 students on School Day and over 6,000 attendees at the public festival

Innovation doesn’t happen by accident — it happens by design. At the heart of the Innovation District’s vision is the creation of public and private spaces that actively spark collaboration

Learn about the people and ideas driving innovation across St. Petersburg.

Announcing your 2026 State of Science and Innovation Speakers!

Friends of Albert Whitted Airport presents upcoming screenings of The Albert Whitted Airport Documentary Our City Our Airport.

The Innovation District has been filming episodes of the Innovation in the ‘Burg podcast at the ARK Innovation Center, making use of their podcast studio to highlight the people and ideas shaping our region’s innovation ecosystem.

Based at the Maritime and Defense Technology Hub, Lonestar Data Holdings has kicked off the year with major momentum