Preserve the ’Burg Restoration & Design Expo

Preserve the ’Burg Restoration & Design Expo
Saturday, May 16 | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club

Join Preserve the ’Burg for a day dedicated to historic homes, thoughtful design and St. Pete’s architectural heritage at the annual Restoration & Design Expo. Held at the iconic St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club, this free community event brings together local vendors, preservation tradespeople and experts in historic restoration, home décor and period-appropriate design.

Connect with professionals who specialize in restoring older homes, explore vintage-inspired home décor and design ideas, and attend presentations on topics including best practices for rehabilitation and how to advocate for your neighborhood. Learn about the architectural styles that define St. Petersburg’s neighborhoods and discover resources available to property owners and community advocates.

Whether you’re restoring a historic bungalow, researching your home’s past, decorating with vintage flair, or simply curious about St. Pete’s history and design, the Restoration & Design Expo offers tools, tips, resources, and a little St. Pete-inspiration.

Speaker Schedule

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• 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. "Florida’s Preservation Toolkit: How You Can Be A Part of Preservation Advocacy" — Melissa Wyllie,  CEO and President of the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation
• 11:30 – 12:30 p.m. "Old Soul, Bold Style: Designing Your Historic Home Authentically" — Panel Discussion: Lisa Gilmore (Lisa Gilmore Design), Brooke Eversoll (Bee Studios Design), Charlie Schiller (Charlie Schiller Design and co-owner of Schiller's Salvage), Kim Levell (Kim Levell Design); Moderated by Lindsey Howell from STROLL Magazine
• 12:45 – 1:45 p.m. "Florida’s Preservation Toolkit: How to Make Small Changes for Better Resiliency" — Jenny Wolfe, President of Planning 2 Preserve
• 2 – 3 p.m. "Old House, New Life: A Guide to Thoughtful Renovation" — John Barie, Architect and Owner, John Barie Design, LLC
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Tour Schedule

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• 10 a.m. – noon Historic Mirror Lake Tour led by Emily Elwyn
• 1 – 3 p.m. Historic Mirror Lake Tour led by Emily Elwyn

All Day

• The Foundry Pop-Up Boutique in the Bridge Room
• Exhibitors in the Clubhouse including: St. Petersburg Library System, St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club, John Barie Architects, Window Classics Corporation, Revolution Contractors LLC, Heritage Village, St. Petersburg Museum of History, Pinellas County Historic Preservation Board, City of St. Pete Urban Planning & Historic Preservation, Home Illustrations, Austin Historical, Southern Roots Realty, Cask Construction, Lisa Gilmore Design, Preserve the 'Burg, Preservan Tampa Bay, Craftsman Rose Garden LLC, Florida Trust, Florida Public Archaeology Network, The Faux Zone, Levell Homes, Boone Architectural Restoration LLC
• Food available from Clam Master Jay

The Expo is presented in partnership with the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation and their Preserve Florida Conference, taking place May 14 and 15 in St. Petersburg. Visit the Florida Trust website here to register.