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Public Highlights for the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and the Sunshine City

May 29 through June 5, 2015
 

Friday, May 29, 7:30 pm 

Equality Florida 2015 Greater St. Petersburg Gala. Learn more here.

Saturday, May 30, 5:00 pm
 

Remembering the Courageous 12
Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American History Museum
Learn more here.

Tuesday, June 2, 10:00 am
 

Mayor Kriseman will speak at Azalea Middle School's "Moving Up" Ceremony
 

Tuesday, June 2, 11:30 am
 

Mayor Kriseman to address CREW Economic Summit
Tampa Hilton

Wednesday, June 3, 12:00 pm
 

Mayor Kriseman attends Mayor's Council of Pinellas County

Friday, June 5, 9:00 am
 

Mayor Kriseman, speak to Leadership Tampa Bay, Sirata Resort

Friday, June 5, 9:00 am
 

Deputy Mayor Tomalin, Healthy St. Pete Cooking Segment with a top chef,
CBS Studios


In The Media
Sunday, May 24

Tampa Tribune: Tampa gay film festival moving to St. Pete

 

For the first time in its 25-year history, the Tampa International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival will not be held at Tampa Theatre.   

 

The festival is crossing Tampa Bay this year, leaving its longtime home in downtown Tampa for the Palladium in downtown St. Petersburg.

 

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Thursday, May 28

Tampa Bay Times: St. Pete Homeless Change initiative building momentum

 

You might have noticed the vintage parking meters painted yellow near the Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort and Golf Club, the Museum of Fine Arts or, more recently, Tropicana Field.

 

The city began repurposing old meters last fall and placing them strategically as part of their "Power of Change" campaign. So far, a dozen meters are operating in high-traffic pedestrian spots, bringing in about $200 a month in loose change. The meters don't accept bills, although the city is working on a phone app similar to its popular online parking option. 

 

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Mayor's Office
City of St. Petersburg
 
175 5th Street North 
St. Petersburg, FL 33701 
Phone: 727-893-7201