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 A Message from

SPHA's President and CEO

As the President and CEO of the St. Petersburg Housing Authority (SPHA), I am pleased to share with you some updates and news in our Fall Newsletter.


Our priority continues to be ensuring you have safe, comfortable, and affordable housing, as well as providing services that can enhance your quality of life.

SPHA has also been working hard on exciting new housing projects. For example, we recently broke ground on "The Edward White Campus." This redevelopment project will transform the former Edward White Hospital into affordable housing for seniors. Evara Health will offer clinician services at the campus, including preventative care and chronic disease management. Additionally, SPHA will relocate our administrative offices to the campus.


The former hospital was named in honor of Astronaut Ed White. SPHA reached out to the family of Ed White and received their permission to continue honoring his legacy with the building's new name.

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We deeply value your feedback and are always looking for ways to improve your experience as an SPHA resident. Please feel free to reach out to us if you have questions or suggestions: Communications@stpeteha.org


Together, we are building a stronger, more connected community, and I thank you for being a part of it. Best wishes for a wonderful Fall season.

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Register to Vote

The deadline to register to vote or change party affiliation is October 7, 2024. The deadline to renew your Vote-by-Mail request is October 24, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.

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Successful Fall Planting Day

On September 5th, SPHA brought the community together for Fall Planting Day at the Jordan Park Community Garden. Members of the Jordan Park Community Garden Committee, alongside many seniors, Job Corps volunteers, and community volunteers, joined forces to make the day a success.


The plantings included beans (various varieties), broccoli, cauliflower, eggplant (various varieties), Jamaican sorrel, passionfruit, peppers (various varieties), pineapple, pumpkins, spinach, sweet potatoes, and tomatoes (various varieties).


The garden revitalization was made possible by a generous grant from AARP.

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SPHA in the News

On August 27th, SPHA celebrated the groundbreaking of "The Edward White Campus." Check out the local news coverage of the event!

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Community Garden Brings Community Together

(Pictured from left to right: Danielle Thomas, Senior Vice President/COO of the St. Petersburg Housing Authority; Jordan Park resident Moneshea Harris; Jordan Park resident Cassie Brown; Kiara Lovett, Social Services Director of the St. Petersburg Housing Authority; and Mr. Michael Lundy, President/CEO of the St. Petersburg Housing Authority.)


On August 8th, SPHA brought together residents of Jordan Park, youth from Job Corps, and community volunteers for a productive work day at the Jordan Park Community Garden. A highlight of the day was the unveiling of the new Community Garden sign.


The garden revitalization was made possible by a generous grant from AARP.

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Youth Arts Experience

On July 13th, the Warehouse Arts District Association (WADA) met with youth and families from Jordan Park, via SPHA, to tour the ArtsXchange Campus.

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Successful Pet Supply Giveaway Event

On July 11th, SPHA was thrilled to welcome SPCA Tampa Bay to Jordan Park for a pet supply giveaway event.

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Maintenance in a Minute

Garbage Disposal


Garbage disposals are a welcome convenience in every kitchen, but many people don’t know what they can or cannot put down them.


Avoid putting the following down the disposal:

  • Potato peels: The starchy peels can build up and clog your pipes.
  • Asparagus and celery: The stringy fibers of these vegetables can tangle around your blade, bringing your disposal to a standstill and damaging the motor.
  • Bones: Typically, bones won’t be ground up by disposals and will instead move with the blades and exacerbate clogging.
  • Fruit seeds and pits: Avocado seeds, peach pits and similar items will wreak havoc on your disposal.
  • Egg shells: The membrane on the eggshells lines your disposal and collects debris that lead to clogging or damage.
  • Grease: Clogging happens easily with grease. Never put grease down your drains.
  • Coffee grounds: Putting grounds down your drain will eventually create a mound of sludge.


Other garbage disposal maintenance tips:

  • When operating your disposal, always run the water at full stream, and let it run for a few seconds after you turn the disposal off. This helps flush out leftover debris and prevent odors.
  • To eliminate foul smells, grind a lemon one quarter at a time in the disposal (peel and all).
  • To sharpen the blades, grind a few small ice cubes in the disposal.
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