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ST. PETERSBURG — Without a drop of rain in the forecast, residents of the low-lying Shore Acres neighborhood still know to watch for water. When Tampa Bay swells with high tides, salt water pushes up into outdated drainage pipes and douses streets. The problem is so prevalent that some asphalt roads are worn and cracked. Some residents even watch tide charts to map the best time to commute. .
Even on sunny days, Shore Acres can flood. These upgrades should help. tampabay.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from tampabay.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The St. Petersburg City Council has set tentative dates to discuss terms of the deal for the Tampa Bay Rays to build a new stadium and redevelop Tropicana Field into the Historic Gas Plant District at two workshops in May. Spokesperson Erica Riggins confirmed Tuesday that May 9 and 23 are target dates for workshops for the council to discuss the details. One meeting will focus on the stadium .