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Top Headlines: Pier Farewell, Budget Shortfall, St. Pete Crime Map
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1. Farewell Toast to the Pier: Is It Really Goodbye?
About 200 people gathered to celebrate and salute a city icon, as the city-imposed deadline draws near for The St. Pete Pier to close.
There will be third and final budget summit at 6 p.m., June 12 at the Enoch Davis Center, 1111 18th Ave. S. in St. Petersburg.
3. Local Veterans Face Long Waits for VA Benefits
As our armed forces come home from the Middle East, the local Veterans Affairs benefits office is being stretched.
Find out what's happening in St. Petefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
4. Mansion Built by Baseball's Gary Sheffield Up for Sale
The St. Petersburg mansion also starred in some gangster scenes in the recent 'Spring Breakers' movie.
5. Construction Beings for Sylvia's Soul Food Restaurant
Sylvia's is set to open in October inside the historic Manhattan Casino in St. Petersburg. The second floor event space at the casino will open in July.
Find out what's happening in St. Petefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
6. St. Pete Crime Map
Here are calls handled by the St. Petersburg Police from May 1-21, 2013. Click on the icons for details on criminal activity.
7. Charlie Crist Stumps for Council Candidate Darden Rice
A campaign fundraiser for Darden Rice was held Tuesday night at Cassis in downtown St. Petersburg.
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