St. Pete Catalyst, Published By Veronica Brezina
Preserve the ‘Burg is teaming up with Pinellas County for the first time to present a combined expo and summit to educate residents about the latest preservation efforts and changes in the community.
“The idea is to marry speakers and presenters with vendors and non-profit groups to create a space for conversation around these issues. The topics relate to our history, preservation, walkability, affordability, resiliency and small business creation,” the advocacy group’s Executive Director Manny Leto said. “St. Pete’s historic neighborhoods are at the heart of those issues.”
Friday’s Perseveration Summit and Expo will be at the St. Petersburg Museum of History from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This will be Preserve the ‘Burg’s second expo. The county’s urban planning and preservation team presents annual preservation summits, but Leto said the two groups agreed to combine forces this year rather than host two separate events. For over six months, the duo formed the speaker lineup and panels for the day-long event featuring local preservationists. Read more
