St. Petersburg is seeking a $600 million bond to expedite sewer and stormwater projects and redevelop the Historic Gas Plant District. Mayor Kenneth T. Welch highlighted the plan, along with other infrastructure investments and economic recovery initiatives following Hurricanes Helene and Milton, in his 2026 State of the City address, according to Tampa Bay Business & Wealth Magazine. The mayor emphasized the city's resilience and plans for future growth. The $600 million bond aims to upgrade in