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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — St. Pete leaders are investing another nearly $4 million towards affordable housing. $1.4 million dollars will go towards making fixes at Citrus Grove Apartments in South St. Pete, where residents pay just 30% of their household income towards rent. The upgrades include new windows, electrical work, a new roof, interior renovations and better […]

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