Florida’s Preservation Toolkit: How to Make Small Changes for Better Resiliency

Florida’s Preservation Toolkit: How to Make Small Changes for Better Resiliency

Jenny Wolfe, President of Planning 2 Preserve

Saturday, May 16 | 12:45 – 1 p.m.

Preserve the ’Burg Restoration & Design Expo

St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club

Practical, effective improvements to address sea level rise, extreme heat and more severe storms can be made in your very own home or small business. Jenny's experience across Florida, particularly St. Augustine, and in Charleston helps her understand different approaches that balance risk and historic preservation.

Jenny Wolfe is a cultural resource advocate and president of Planning 2 Preserve. With 20 years in government and nonprofit preservation planning, she specializes in community engagement and adaptive strategies, and is certified by the American Institute of Certified Planners.

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 accessory dwelling units (ADUs), best practices for rehabilitation and how to research your home's history. Learn about the architectural styles that define St. Petersburg’s neighborhoods and discover resources available to property owners and community advocates.

The Expo will also feature guided tours of the historic Mirror Lake area, offering an up-close look at one of the city’s treasured neighborhoods and its distinctive architecture.

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.

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.