St. Petersburg Preservation Marks 40th Anniversary

In 1977, St. Petersburg’s downtown was in decline, the Million-Dollar Pier had been demolished and the famous Green Benches are a found memory. Lamenting the loss of precious historic resources, … Read more

Shine Mural Festival Returns to St. Petersburg  October 5-14 

Bringing new murals and vibrant special events to our City of the Arts, the SHINE St. Petersburg Mural Festival has announced it will return for its third year bringing international artists … Read more

Manatee and Boating Safety in Tampa Bay

As you enjoy our beautiful Tampa Bay and surrounding waters be mindful of boating speed zones to protect manatees. Although the manatee species’ status was changed from endangered to threatened … Read more

Publisher’s Message from St. Pete Beach Residents Pete & Renee Roos

Local residents and visitors alike love to learn about the history of our area. That’s one of the reasons we’ve been big supporters of St. Petersburg  Preservation and the Gulf Beaches Historical … Read more

Huge Success for Florida Preservation Conference in St. Petersburg

Historic Preservation: Florida Trust by STEVE TRAIMAN PHOTOS from FTHP  This year’s Florida Preservation Conference, held in St. Petersburg May 17-19, was an outstanding success, according to Melissa Wyllie, Executive Director … Read more