African American Heritage Association president plays integral role in Tropicana redevelopment
Brian Auld, one of the Tampa Bay Rays’ presidents, personally contacted Gwendolyn…
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Rays announce historic development and partnership
The Tampa Bay Rays officially announced Tuesday that a historic agreement has been…
Perspective: More than talk
Rev. Wayne G. Thompson remembers the Gas Plant District as a vibrant community. BY…
Oral histories of erased Black cemeteries: Jet Jackson
BY FRANK DROUZAS, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG — The African American Burial Ground…
Memories provided by Russell Cato
‘It’s a sad feeling to know that this property removed a lot of culture,’…
City of St. Pete releases Historic Gas Plant District RFP
Mayor Ken Welch released a Request for Proposals for the development of the portion of…
Community leader Rev. Watson Haynes II dies
Civil rights leader Rev. Watson Haynes II passed away on Aug. 20 after battling cancer.…
Last historic Gas Plant District redevelopment in-put session, virtually today
This Thursday, July 28, is your last chance to give your input on the historic Gas Plant…
Gas Plant memories provided by Andrew Walker
Andrew Walker has fond memories of growing up in the historic Gas Plant neighborhood. By…
‘A Visual History of Civil Rights & Social Change in Pinellas County,’ Part 1
The Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg and the African American Heritage Association…
Community gives input on Tropicana Field redevelopment in first community conversation
The first of three community conversations was held Tuesday, July 12, at the Foundation…
Historic Gas Plant District redevelopment community conversations scheduled
The first of the community conversations is scheduled for Tuesday, July 12, from…
Mayor Welch announced the city is starting over with plans to redevelop Trop site
St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch announced Wednesday, June 29 that the city is canceling…