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Walking Tour EventsPorch Party EventsLecture Series
Saturday, October 7, 2023
Our "Original" downtown walking tour is a great way for visitors to get an introduction to St. Petersburg and for residents to learn a few things new about the 'Burg's past.
Experience what makes downtown special as you take a stroll though a portion of the city's central business district and the Downtown National Register Historic District.
Participants will see grand historic hotels, stately churches, and architectural treasures like the Snell Building & Arcade and the Open Air Post Office.
PTB members are $10; Guests and non-members are $20/person.
Tour reservations are strongly recommended, space is limited.
Charting the Land of Flowers: 500 Years of Florida Maps
Rodney Kite-Powell
Wednesday, Oct. 18
From the earliest depiction of Florida in 1511 to tourist maps of the Gulf beaches, historian Rodney Kite-Powell illustrates the dramatic changes that have occurred in the Sunshine State over the past 500 years through historic maps.
Kite-Powell is the director of the Touchton Map Library at the Tampa Bay History Center. The library houses one of the largest collections of Florida cartography in the world, with maps dating back more than 500 years.
Rodney received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Florida and a Master of Arts from the University of South Florida—both in the subject of U.S. history.
He is an officer with the Philip Lee Phillips Society of the Library of Congress, where he serves on the Academic Committee. In 2019, he was named the official county historian for Hillsborough County by the Board of County Commissioners. He is the author of three books, including History of Davis Islands: David P. Davis and the Story of a Landmark Tampa Neighborhood (2013), Palma Ceia Golf and Country Club: A Centennial Celebration (2016), and Tampa Bay’s Waterfront: Its History and Development, co-authored with Arthur Savage (2017).
PlaceMattersSP is presented by Preserve the ‘Burg and USF's Nelson Poynter Memorial Library.
Lecture takes place at the Nelson Poynter Memorial Library, located on the USFSP campus.
Movies in the Park is back! Join us Thursday, October 19 for E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial!
The evening starts with live music at 5:30 p.m. by Fil Pate followed by the movie on the big screen at dusk. The fun takes place in N. Straub Park, between 4th Ave. & 5th Ave. NE at Beach Dr.
Come early to get your favorite spot and to enjoy live music, and grab some food from the 'Burg's best food vendors. Beer and wine will be available, proceeds benefit Preserve the Burg and Jump for Kids.
In lieu of charging for the event, please consider the gift of a donation or becoming a member of Preserve the 'Burg online or at the event to help us continue our efforts to protect our city’s history and keep St. Pete special!
E.T. (1982)
After a gentle alien becomes stranded on Earth, the being is discovered and befriended by a young boy named Elliott (Henry Thomas). Bringing the extraterrestrial into his suburban California house, Elliott introduces E.T., as the alien is dubbed, to his brother and his little sister, Gertie (Drew Barrymore), and the children decide to keep its existence a secret. Soon, however, E.T. falls ill, resulting in government intervention and a dire situation for both Elliott and the alien.
Wednesday, October 25
Twilight Tour - Old Northeast
Emily Elwyn, historic preservationist and PTB Board member, will guide you on an evening stroll through the historic Old Northeast neighborhood. The tour will begin at the former Westminster Church on 11th Avenue NE, where you'll hear about the history of the building and efforts to save it, along with plans for the future. From there you'll hear about the history of one of St. Pete's first suburbs, promoted in the 1900s as the city's "premier residential address.”
PTB members - $10 per person.
Guests and non-members are $20 per person.
Tour reservations are strongly recommended as space is limited to 30 people, walk-ups cannot be accommodated.
Movies in the Park is back! Join us Thursday, October 26 for The Addams Family!
The evening starts with live music at 5:30 p.m. by Doug South followed by the movie on the big screen at dusk. The fun takes place in N. Straub Park, between 4th Ave. & 5th Ave. NE at Beach Dr.
Addams Family (1991)
When a man (Christopher Lloyd) claiming to be Fester, the missing brother of Gomez Addams (Raul Julia), arrives at the Addams' home, the family is thrilled. However, Morticia (Anjelica Huston) begins to suspect the man is a fraud, since he cannot recall details of Fester's life. With the help of lawyer Tully Alford (Dan Hedaya), Fester manages to get the Addams clan evicted from their home. Gomez realizes the two men are conspiring to swindle the Addams fortune and that he must challenge Fester.
Know Your Districts: Navigating Change, Planning for the Future
Various Speakers
Wednesday Nov. 15
Grand Central. Innovation. Edge. St. Pete boasts a unique collection of mixed-use districts, each with their own character, challenges, and visions for the future. Hear from the leaders of these dynamic districts and how each is managing growth, maintaining their community identity and planning for what’s next.
Moderated by PTB Executive Director Manny Leto, scheduled presenters include Alison Barlow, Executive Director of the Innovation District, Roger Curlin, Executive Director of the Edge District, and Chris Arnold, Executive Director of the Grand Central District.
Saturday, December 9, 2023
Millionaires and Bootleggers: Old Southeast Walking Tour
Back by popular demand, our all-new "Millionaires and Bootleggers" tour of Old Southeast returns. We'll gather on the north side of Lassing Park for this special tour before setting off down the brick streets of this historic waterfront neighborhood. In addition to streets lined with historic homes, stops include the Bayboro House, the Polish American Club, and the Coast Guard Station.
Back by popular demand, our all-new "Millionaires and Bootleggers" tour of Old Southeast returns.
We'll gather on the north side of Lassing Park for this special tour before setting off down the brick streets of this historic waterfront neighborhood. In addition to streets lined with historic homes, stops include the Bayboro House, the Polish American Club, and the Coast Guard Station.
Tour meets at 15th Ave SE and Lassing Park, on the northern end of the park.
Attendance is limited; advance registration required.
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