March 2015, HONNA Quarterly Newsletter

IN THIS ISSUE
Candlelight Tour Wrap Up........................ 7

Meet the New HONNA Board...............8-9
HONNA Activities 2014...............10-11
St. Pete's Sizzle and Buzz..................18-19
Thank You HONNA Volunteers.........20-21
Street Smarts......................................22-23
March 28 -- Neighborhood-wide Yard Sale (page 38)

March 30 -- Meet & Greet (page 29 )
April 4 -- Easter Egg Hunt (page 29)
April 25 -- HONNA Gala (page 26)
May 3 -- HONNA Garden Stroll (page 15)
Celebrating 100 Years

of Community
1911-2011
St. Petes Jewel

on Tampa Bay
Volume 44 Issue 1 / March 2015 / www.honna.org
Preserving the Character of The Old Northeast
Historic Preservation Alert:

The Unintended Consequences of
Demos and Redevelopment Policies
by Susan Rebillot, Co-Chair, HONNA Historic Preservation Committee
t is ironic to see an article in the Tampa Bay Times dated

February 1, 2015, which applauds the Citys demolition of
100 homes in the year 2014,
and the headline, St. Pete Sees
Seven Oaks
Demolitions as a Way to Better
Neighborhoods.
The article tells about demolitions of derelict homes in Palmetto
Park, vacant for years, infested with
rats, opportunities for crime and
vagrancy. The streamlined demolition process and wave of redevelopment is seen as a good solution for
a blighted area of an established
neighborhood.
The Historic Old Northeast, no
longer in need of redevelopment
and certainly not blighted, is one of
Published Quarterly
The Mission
of The Historic Old Northeast
Neighborhood
Association is to promote,
preserve and protect the
quality of life in our
unique corner of
the world.
the most valuable neighborhoods in the City economically and in

terms of its heritage. Our neighborhood, which contributes significantly to the heritage of our City
and state, is experiencing the perhaps
unintended consequences of City
processes intended to help blighted
neighborhoods and redevelopmentfocused land use policies of a by-gone
era. There was a time 20-30 years ago
when there were avenues in The Old
Northeast that appeared neglected and
worn. Those days are gone.
At the end of January, HONNA
received City notification of the
purchase and pending demolition of
the Seven Oaks estate at 1700 North
Shore Drive NE, which was once the
continued on page 2
Garden Stroll and our 2nd Annual Gala. None of these events could
happen without the active participation of you, our members and
neighbors. Please look for information on all these events in this
issue of the newsletter, sign up to receive e-blast notices and theres
always more at www.HONNA.org. If you arent already a HONNA
Peter Motzenbecker
member, its easy to sign up (theres a form in this newsletter or
Association President
go to the website). And please let us know if you would like to get
involved. We could always use a few more good people to help
Springing into Spring
make these events and others the best they can be.
015 is off to a fast start! Thank you to everyone who came
Coming this spring: The Periout for the February 16 neighborhood meeting where we
winkle
Project! Look for perihad a chance to see the Pier presentation and learn about
winkles
(the hardy Madagascar
our options. I think we can all agree that more exciting times are
variety)
springing
up around the
ahead for the burg!
neighborhood as HONNA begins
What does HONNA have in store for you in 2015? Lots! Over
a beautification project to bring
the next few months we will have our annual Easter Egg Hunt
some added color and cheer to
and Neighborhood-wide Yard Sale, a revival of
popular
Hthe
istoric
OldSpring
Northeast Neighborhood
Newson page 3
Page 1
continued
Preservation in Florida, published by the Center for Government

Responsibility, University of Florida Levin School of Law and the
home of Lillian and C. Perry Snell, according to Judy Lowe Wells
Center for Urban Policy Research (Rutgers, State University of
book, C. Perry Snell: His Place in St. Petersburg, Florida History.
New Jersey). According to this study, historic preservation-related
This property, believed to be built in 1916, originally had Spanish
activitiesfrom rehabilitation of homes and structures, to job
mission-styled architecture, solid concrete double walls with air
creation, to heritage tourism and morecontributes $6.3 billion
between for insulation and was 5,334sqft plus a 1,159sqft accesannually to Florida. For a visual summary of the economic details
sory dwelling for servants and a garage. The floors were marble
of preservation, refer to page 8 in this publication (if you would
and wood and the roof green clay tile, but the faade was altered
like a copy of
at some point to include Greek Revival
this publication,
columns. This home was constructed
please contact
during the era that Perry Snell and James
me at jsrebillot@
Hamlett were developing the parcels that
gmail.com).
now comprise The Historic Old NorthWhy the ineast and Granada Terrace.
crease
in demoAnother Perry Snell home was a gamlitions
in our
brel-roof, farmhouse-style home at the
nei
ghbor
hood
th
corner of Walnut Street and 20 Avenue
now?
And
why
NE, facing Coffee Pot Bayou. One day,
properties
that
neighbors were quite surprised to see that it
are
not
derelict
had disappeared. Its demolition made way
or boarded up
for a new Mediterranean-inspired home of
or unsafe? The
mass and scale that towers over neighborPerry Snell home
th
ing homes on 20 (photo
on North Shore
page 3).
was purchased
Demolition and refor $1.8 milNow
development provide
lion. The Aymer
opportunity for the reVinoy Laughner
birth of neighborhoods
house at 224 13th Avenue N (photos above), sold in 2007
with housing stock that
for $850,000; the current developer/owner purchased it
is in poor condition and
in foreclosure for $391,000. The contributing factors
can contribute to an inare an uptick in the economy and low interest rates on
crease in home values.
mortgages. In addition, St. Petersburg is a built-out
For largely intact neighThen
peninsula of predominantly old housing stock and few
borhoods with historic
vacant lotsand location, location, location. Developcharacter, demolitions
ers are looking for land for new construction in areas of
lead to the unraveling
great value. Some homeowners want new, custom construction in
of the fabric of its once defining character and its economic value.
a neighborhood with great property values and close proximity to
Someones short-sighted economic gain today results in long-term
the waterfront and vibrant downtown. New homeowners may not
economic losses for others. The value of a historic structure or
feel an attachment to the historic character of the neighborhood
neighborhood is not simply about loss of aesthetic tradition, the
and may not understand that the historic character contributes
architectural legacy or the legacy of people who were pioneers in
significantly to the economic value of property here.
this city but is a loss of actual dollars.
The bottom line is that losing the fabric of our neighborhood
Take a look at the 2010 publication, Economic Impact of Historic
house by house may not seem catastrophic at first glance, but it
will eventually erode the very character that contributes to giving
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The Newsletter of the Historic Old

Northeast Neighborhood Association
Published quarterly March, June, September and December
and mailed to all households in The Old Northeast
P.O. Box 76324, St. Petersburg, FL 33734
e-mail NSNAeditor@aol.com
Editor Rick Carson
Columnists and Reporters
Mike Dailey
Barbara Marshall
Jill McGrath
Sue Strott
Courtney Ellis
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Circulation
Joe OConnor, Steve Urgo
Contributors
All our Old Northeast neighbors
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Historic Old Northeast Neighborhood News
Lillian and Perry Snell's house on Coffee Pot Boulevard at

20th Avenue NE
join the HONNA Historic Preservation Committee by contacting

me at jsrebillot@gmail.com
As this newsletter goes to press, City Staff are recommending
a revision to the City Historic Preservation Ordinance following
multiple workshops and input from the Commission on Preservation and Planning, Mayor Kriseman, St. Pete Preservation, Inc.
and the public. Those revisions, if approved, may make it possible
for the historic neighborhoods of the City such as ours to
achieve Local Historic Designation.
JAMES W. MARTIN, PA
Real Estate
Corporations & LLCs
Wills, Trusts & Estates
The Historic Old Northeast its unique sense of place. Perhaps it is

time to revisit Local Historic Designation for our neighborhood.
Historic designation is a tool for protecting historic neighborhoods against demolitions and development that destroy the
historic character of neighborhoods in favor of the highest and
best use development that maximizes income and sale price. The
Historic Old Northeast has the prestige and privilege of National
Trust for Historic Preservation designation as a historic place but
not the protections offered by local designation. Local Historic
Designation require reviews of significant structural alterations,
demolitions and new development and are based on design standards specific to a particular neighborhood.
The results of (national studies) are remarkably consistent:
property values in local historic districts appreciate significantly
faster than the market as a whole in the vast majority of cases and
appreciates at rates equivalent to the market in the worst case.
Simply putlocal historic districts enhance property values.
(Rypkema, 2002, quoted in Benefits of Residential Historic District Designation for Property Owners, Jonathan Mabry, Ph.D.,
Historic Preservation Officer, Department of Urban Planning and
design, City of Tucson, 6/7/2007). This referenced article summarizes the key findings of comparative studies on the effects of
historic designation over time conducted in many different regions
of the country. Contact me if you would like a copy of this article.
If you are interested in learning more about tools and actions
to preserve the unique character of The Historic Old Northeast,
Presidents Perspective
from page 1
the neighborhood in those medians and other public spaces for

which HONNA is responsible. But its going to be more than
simply periwinkles (we just like the name Periwinkle Project).
There will be firespikes (butterflies and hummingbirds love these!)
and coreopsis groundcover. HONNA will be making quantities of
these available to residents at a discounted price. Watch for details!
Welcome, friends! We also want to welcome our many new
neighbors, who seem to be coming into the hood daily. We are enjoying an influx of new residents becoming HONNA members and
we encourage renters and new homeownersand the old variety
who havent gotten around to itto consider joining HONNA.
Spring is a fun and busy time in St. Petersburg. The weather is
perfect, and there are fairs, festivals and music in the parks and,
of course, still a little more time to enjoy the Saturday Morning
Market. Its a good time to live in The Historic Old Northeast. See
you around The ONE!
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Association News
& Activities
The election of members to the HONNA Board of Directors took
place on Monday, November 17 with officers then being elected
by the Board at its December meeting [see list of new Board officers and members on page 6]. At the November meeting those
present heard a brief presentation by Officer Cory Crawford of
recent criminal activity in the neighborhood (mostly burglaries of
unlocked cars and open garages). A grins and gripes session was
held during which residents could express concerns and appreciations for what theyd observed in the neighborhood.
Some 125
or so neighbors s-q-u-e-ez-e-d into the
Old Northeast
Tavern Monday evening,
December 15,
to celebrate
the holiday
season with
one another
and share in
the joy by donating scores
of toys and books (and a bicyclethanks, Drexey Smith!),
which were passed along to Fire Station #1, which distributed
the items to kids in need. Were grateful to all who turned out for
this popular annual event and to our hosts at the Tavern for their
usual hospitality.
Among items considered at the January Board meeting: members heard from both a representative of the owner seeking a
variance for the property at 227 7th Avenue NE and neighbors opposed to the variance as well as neighbors opposed to a proposal
involving the property at 800 Bay Street NE.
[The HONNA Board now meets on the second Monday of the
month at 6:30pm at Westminster Church. If you plan to attend
or wish the Board to consider a specific matter, contact HONNA
s we went to press, neighborhood residents were

invited to a Pier presentation (on Monday, February
16, at Westminster Presbyterian Church) to hear from Raul
Quintana (City Architect) and Kristin Brett, who has been
hired by the City to help market the Pier selection process to
the St. Pete community. Between February 23-March 6, City
residents (registered voters and non-) will be able to vote for
their choices in a non-binding public vote that will be conducted over the Internet (www.
newstpetepier.
com). Watch
media reports
on how you
can participate
in this process.
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President Peter Motzenbecker (petermotz@aol.com) in advance

of the meeting.]
On behalf of the neighborhood, the HONNA Board thanks for
their time and service those officers who retired this past year
and did not choose to continue on. They are: Larry Smith (Vice
President), who devoted long hours to membership details, which
also covered Porch Parties, New Member Meet-and-Greets and
welcoming new residents to The ONE; and Chad Boyd (Secretary), who also helped organize HONNAs first annual golf outing
in November, contributed to the Easter Egg Hunt and 4th of July
Childrens Parade and was an organizing force behind the Young
Noreasters group.
Historic Preservation
Robin Reed and Susan Rebillot, Co-Chairs

During quarter one, our Committee has continued a series of
strategic meetings with City officials to discuss neighborhood
concerns and potential solutions regarding challenges to preserving both the unique aesthetic character and property values of The
Historic Old Northeast.To date, we have met with City zoning
officials regarding timely notification of the HONNA Board of
demolition permits and variance applications and the application
of the existing Land Use Regulations and design standards that
apply to our neighborhood.
We met with Darden Rice (City Council Member), Mike Dove
(City Director of Neighborhood Affairs) and finally with Mayor
Rick Kriseman to review potential opportunities to better protect
the character of the neighborhood and to enhance its appearance.
Some examples of items discussed are burying the blue reclaimed
water meters that litter our neighborhood and the City, working
out a better lighting plan with Duke Energy and improving the
timeliness of sidewalk repairs by the City.
We also participated in the Community Planning and Preservation Commission workshops and public hearings which led to the
CPPCs approval of the proposed revised City Historic Preservation Ordinance, which will now be forwarded to City Council for
public hearing and vote. We continue to meet with zoning officials
on a continuous basis to review variance applications and new
developments.
The neighborhoods status at this time remains at risk for continued demolition of character homes, incompatible new development and the erosion of its character and economic value.If you
are interested in changing that, please contact either of us (Robin
Reed, rlreed@tampabay.rr.com, or Susan Rebillot, jsrebillot@
gmail.com) and become a member of the preservation team.
Traffic & Safety
Ron Magray, Chair

Slow Down, Please! If you are reading this, you probably live
in the neighborhood. For your safety and for that of every other
adult and child who lives, walks and plays in The ONE, please be
cognizant of your actions.
If you drive fast, whip around corners, go the wrong way to
reach the offset avenue (e.g., off 1st Street) you are setting a bad
example. The speed limit on our neighborhood streets is 25mph.
How much time do you think you gain by exceeding that limit?
Think about your driving when you drive. The danger increases
exponentially when you drive distracted, increase your speed, run

stop signs and drive the wrong way, even one half a block. Now
add all the other drivers in our neighborhood who follow your bad
example and you are helping to create dangerous streets.
Many responsible residentsyour neighbors on 9th, 11th, 13th and
st
21 Avenuesare appalled and are complaining about you. They
really just want safe streets, your streets. We need everyones help
to create a safe environment on our roadways, please.
Interestingly, in the Sunday, February 1, Tampa Bay Times
Perspective section there is a brief article from Jane Brody of
the New York Times:
Making It Safe to Walk Streets When struck by a vehicle going
40mph, a pedestrian has an 85 percent chance of dying, compared
with a 45 percent chance when struck at 30mph and only 10 percent at 20mph. A mere 5mph can make a life-or-death difference.
Need more be said: we need everyones help to make our streets safe.
Membership
Jay Weisberg, Chair

The Membership Committee is, as it says in the restaurant
window, under new management. I cant say enough about the
old managementespecially his juggling ability, keeping about
12 balls in the air simultaneously. Larry Smith was the architect
of just about everything this committee doesbig shoes to fill.
The spring renaissance is a prime time for membership. It all
kicks off with our eagerly-anticipated neighborhood Yard Sale on
Saturday, March 28. This is a great opportunity to clean out the
garage, make a few bucks and meet your neighbors [see details on
page 38]. On March 30 we will hold a New Residents (and new
HONNA members) Meet and Greet get-together from 6-8pm at
Three Birds Tavern (1492 4th Street N). Yes, weve expanded this
quarterly event to include our newest members. And dont forget
our exciting slate of monthly Porch Parties where you can mingle
with friends you havent met, introduce new folks to HONNA and
see some of the loveliest homes in the neighborhood. Check page
17 for dates and locations. Lets get ready for a great summer.
Newsletter
Rick Carson, Editor

Your newsletter is always looking for advertisersthe people
who make this publication possibleso please have prospects
contact me (nsnaeditor@aol.com) or provide me with their contact
information and Ill follow through. And if you are an Old NE
resident and a business owner, how about stepping forward and
supporting your newsletter through being an advertiser?
We also welcome neighbors whod like to write regularly (four issues a year) or occasionally, be part of the
newsletters production and we can always use help with
the advertising side of the newsletter. Please let me hear
from you if you have an interest in any of this or would
like more information on what you can do.
Several months ago reader Amy Hodge shared an idea
with us that we considered a no brainer, and we listened
to what she shared. She had written that she makes a note
of the advertisers in this newsletter in case she needs their
services or products but more often than not she loses
the piece of paper or the particular ad shes cut out of the
newsletter. The solution? A handy-dandy list of our current advertisers, which weve printed on the inside back
cover of this and recent newsletters. We hope you find it
a helpful resource.
Public & Strategic Policy
Shaun Amarnani and Nikki Nate, Co-Chairs

Recruiting for HONNA Education Subcommittee Calling all
HONNA members! Your HONNA Board has decided to create a
new education subcommittee to look at how HONNA can help
improve our neighborhood schools.
If you have an interest in improving the local school system,
please contact Shaun at sna6842@yahoo.com to indicate your
interest in joining this subcommittee.
Council of Neighborhood Associations
Jay Weisberg, HONNA Representative

HONNA has rejoined the Council of Neighborhood Associations
(CONA) after a lengthy hiatus. In brief, this is an organization,
sanctioned by the City, which is comprised of representatives from
St. Petes neighborhood associations. CONAs many functions
include gathering and disseminating information about important
citywide issues, supporting neighborhood associations and advocating on behalf of all the participating neighborhoods on vital
issues affecting our daily lives. CONAs direct interface with City
officials up to the Mayors office affords us a unique opportunity
to have another strong voice with the elected and appointed City
decision makers.
As the newly-minted HONNA rep to this body, I will clearly
carry the message of our neighborhood and our position with
regard to citywide initiatives. Equally as important, and in
conjunction with HONNA activities, I will endeavor to make
Old Northeast residents aware or the important issues being
discussed at City Hall and, of course, solicit your feedback
(please be gentle, its my first time). Along these lines, look in
the near future for links on HONNA.org to the CONA website
so that you will have direct access to current information on
subjects like the Pier, Downtown Waterfront Master Plan and
the Rays. More as I get my feet wet.
Young Northeasters
John Kingston reports the group had a great turnout for its
annual holiday party with about 30 YNEs making it out this year!
The venue was A Taste for Wine downtown on Central Avenue
(which, he says, is a perfect location for a private party) where
several new young families from the neighborhood joined in.The
YNEs are looking forward to a great year in 2015 of friendships and
neighborhood events together! If you fall into that 20-30-something under 40 demographic and would like to learn about the
groups happenings, contact John at john.kingston@gmail.com or
813/397-1042.
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Property Transfers
Mark Your Calendars!
The St. Pete Times section of the Friday edition of the Tampa
Bay Times provides a partial listing of real estate transactions
compiled from public records. These entries come from
those listings. If any of these folks live near you, make sure you
welcome them to the neighborhood.
555 5th Avenue NE #922.........................................Mark & Kathryn Brooks
555 5th Avenue NE #933.................................................... Katherine Curry
237 7th Avenue N #2..........................................................Laura Lee Alsup
301 10th Avenue NE............................................................... Sonia Woods
227 11th Avenue NE....................................... Linda Bender & Holly Fraser
228 16th Avenue NE................................................... James & Ingrid Bope
365 17th Avenue NE...............................................Jonathan & Monica Kile
425 18th Avenue NE......................................................................Jim Long
144 20th Avenue N.......................................................... Geoffrey Creghan
216 23rd Avenue N...................................................... Robert Scott Burnes
120 24th Avenue N................................................. Bob & Karen Teffenhart
120 25th Avenue N................................................. Robert & Nancy Breslin
326 25th Avenue N.............................................Scott Self & Kathryn Short
127 26th Avenue N................................................ Thomas & Leslie Burket
126 27th Avenue N.....................................................Seth & Kristy Watson
134 28th Avenue N.....................................................George Hintenberger
300 28th Avenue N............................ Vana Fagan & Rhonda Shear-Fagan
1500 1st Street N............................................................ Sharon Lewkowitz
1016 2nd Street N......................................................... David & Amy Calvin
932 3rd Street N...................................................................James Hartzell
1156 Bay Street NE......................................Timothy Haer & Mikky Franlin
2031 Bay Street NE...................................... Michael & Prerana Scholfield
700 Beach Drive NE #504............................................... Barbara Herzfeld
700 Beach Drive NE #608........................................................ Gary Heller
700 Beach Drive NE #802...........................................Linda Anne Meehan
1705 Locust Street NE.......................................Robert & Pamela Synoski
1400 North Shore Drive NE.................................. Mary Ann & Brad Morse
Source: Compiled from public records and printed in the Tampa Bay Times.
The Second Annual HONNA Gala will beSaturday, April

25,at the historic St. Petersburg Yacht Club.
Join your neighbors for an evening of food, music, (the
Lounge Cat!) dancing and fun! Last years Roaring 20s
Gala at the Birchwood was a huge success, and this years
event promises to be even better!
Check www.HONNA.org in the coming weeks for further
details!
Like our neighborhood?

Want to make it even better?
Volunteer with one of our committees!

Historic Old Northeast Neighborhood Association
OFFICERS and BOARD

President........................... Peter Motzenbecker
Vice President............................ Susan Rebillot
Treasurer.....................................Ann Caviness
Secretary...........................................Nikki Nate
Shaun Amarnani
Rick Carson
Natalie DeVicente
Board
Jason Giglio
Art Jones
Mary Alice Lange
Ron Magray
Robin Reed
Jay Weisberg
To contact an officer or Board member via e-mail, go to honna.org/get-involved/

volunteer/ where you can click on the name of the office/person you wish to contact
and send him/her a message.
HONNA Board meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 6:30pm at
Westminster Presbyterian Church and are open to the public. Check beforehand with
the Board president in case the meeting day has been re-scheduled.
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Your volunteer involvement in one of our committees will

help enhance your neighborhood and our association.
Please contact any committee chair for information.
Communications
Newsletter
CONA Representative
Events
Membership
Neighborhood Planning
Public Safety
Public & Strategic Policy
Traffic/Parking
Jason Giglio
Rick Carson
Jay Weisberg
Natalie DeVicente
Susan Rebillot & Robin Reed
Jay Weisberg
Mary Alice Lange
Art Jones & Jason Giglio
Shaun Amarnani & Nikki Nate
Ron Magray
To contact a chair via e-mail, go to
honna.org/get-involved/volunteer/
where you can click on the name of the person you

wish to contact and send him/her a message.
Home Tour a Sweet Holiday Treat
by Cathy Weisberg, Tour Committee Chair

he early gray skies on Sunday, December 7, didnt discourageattendance at the 17th Annual Candlelight Tour
of Homes.A total of 1,053 peoplejust 23 shy of last
years totalwere out and about in The Old Northeast on foot, car,
bike and trolley with their Tour booklets in hand.Financially, this
Tourraised about $4,000 more than
last yearsdue to additional ad sales.A
check for $5,486.52 will be going to
CASA, our designated charity.
There are lots of thanks to go
around. Without our generous homeowners, there would be no Tour. We
greatly appreciate the 2014 Tour
homeowners: Philip and Melissa Harasz; Brian and Michelle Anderson;
Patrick Shane; Mellodi and David
Vann; Steve Deal and Frank Hay;
Julie and Gary Kliner; and GinaMarie Preen. Thanks to owner/innkeeper Ed Caldwell and the
Dickens House B&B for being a hospitality venue along with
Westminster Palm View, which also served as the ticket venue
and site of the volunteer preview party.
Our wonderfully informative Tour booklet was made possible
by the many sponsors and advertisers and the creative work of MJ
and Jerry Robinson of Robinson Brand Builders. Artist Robert
Holmes created the lovely renderings of the Tour homesour
thank you gift to the homeownerswhich appeared in the
booklet The enthusiasm and dedication of all the Tour committee

members, Tour-day docents and ticket sellers ensured that everything would run smoothly.
Special thanks are in order for Sharon and Rick Kantner for
the water and treats served on the two trolleys, Jay Marshall for
placing signs at homes on the day of the Tour as well as setting
up refreshments at Westminster Palm View and to Ann Caviness,
who tirelessly oversaw ticket sales during the day.
Live music was provided at various locations by: Vesper Bells from the Lutheran
Church of the Cross; the Beach to Bay Flute
Club of St. Petersburg; and pianist Victoria
Rose Supper.
Serving us very helpfully as ticket outlets
were: Artistic Flowers, Designers Consigner,
Designer Exchange, Dolins Garden Center,
Florida Craftsman Gallery, J. Con Salon & Spa,
Marion;s, Mariner Car Wash, smith & Associates Real Estate, Sunken Gardens, Rally (4th
Street at 22nd Avenue N) and the UPS Stores
(Northeast Shopping Center and 200 2nd Street S).
From all conversations we had with Tour-goers, it seems clear
that the Annual Candlelight Tour of Homes remains a viable and
vibrant event thats eagerly anticipated and enjoyed by many. A new
committee to plan the 2015 Tour will be formed soon. An earlier
startwill facilitate efforts to secure wonderful homes and allow
ample time forad sales. Countless volunteers are needed; we especially welcome and encourage new resident involvement and that
of our Young Northeasters group and theirsocial networking skills.
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HONNA Officers and Board Members

Officers
Peter Motzenbecker -- President (10th

Avenue NE) has lived in The Old Northeast
for a decade+ and in the St. Petersburg area
for over 25 years.Originally from New
Jersey, Peter is Regional Vice President for
Genworth Financial, a father and grandfather.He loves The ONE with its homes and
tree-lined brick streets -- all within walking
distance of downtown St. Petersburg -- making this his home for life.
Susan Rebillot
Vice President (13th
Avenue NE) and her husband, John, have
resided in The ONE for 33 years.They
continue to love living in their little vernacular bungalow with its open front porch
and heart pine floors and in this neighborhood,which has so much character and
charm.Susan is a retired Clinical Social
Worker, and is employed as the part-time
Garden Specialist at Sunken Gardens.Her
interests are preserving the character of this
historic neighborhood, gardening, travel,
writing, photography and cooking.Susan
belongs to the neighborhood Garden Club and Bookies, an Old NE
book club.She is currently serving as the Co-Chair of the HONNA
Preservation Committee, serves on the 2015 Garden Stroll Committee and is the current Board Vice President.
Nikki Nate Secretary (15th Avenue NE)
is a Florida native, raised in Pasco County.
She has lived in St. Petersburg since 2007.
While she originally moved to St. Pete to
attend law school, she fell in love with the
burg and especially The ONE. She practices
local government law at Bryant Miller Olive
P.A. where she represents cities, counties and
governmental entities in all manner of legal
matters, including complex litigation and public finance. Nikki is a member of HONNAs
Strategic Planning Committee and is excited
to put her experience in local government law
to work for the preservation and beautification of the neighborhood.
Ann Caviness -- Treasurer (Beach
Drive NE) spent 20 years starting up,
managing and instructing in philanthropic
libraries before moving to The Old Northeast in 2001. Through Robin Reed, she
was drawn into HONNA projects including
the Candlelight Home tours, Garden Strolls
and the Souvenir of St. Petersburg: Views
from the Vinoy. She has served in various
positions on the board of Harbour Hill
condominium for ten years and recently
retired from a fabulous five-year job as lead
Concierge at the Vinoy Resort.
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Board
Shaun Amarnani(21st Avenue NE) is

a land use and governmental attorney who
works in Tampa.He moved to The ONE
last September with his wife, Shawna,
and rescue dog, Yoshi.Shaunenjoys
staying active with community service
and professional involvement. Besides recently joining the Board, he is the founder
and Board Program Chairof PetNet,
a philanthropic younger professional groupthat has raised
over $30,000 foranimal causes since its inception in 2013.
He is also an Executive Committee member of the Indo-US
Chamber of Commerce,a statewide appointee to the Florida
Bar Eminent Domain Standing Committee, on the membership
committeeof the TampaBay Urban Land Institute (ULI) Young
Leaders Group, an appointee to the Events Committee of the
Hillsborough County Bar Association,a member of the Dali
Museum and a FSU College of Law Placement mentor. Most
recentlyShaunreceived the honor of beingnamed as aparticipantin Leadership Floridas Statewide Connect Florida Class
V for 2014-2015.When he has free time, he
enjoys reading, playing tennis and traveling.
Rick Carson (Cherry Street NE)has been
editor of the Associations newsletter since
2002 and this is his tenth year serving on
the Board. He has lived in the neighborhood
since 2001 and in Florida since 1989. Prior to
moving to Florida he co-owned and operated
a B&B in New Jersey and before that spent
a couple decades in the DC area working in
political campaigns, serving on Congressional staffs and working as a lobbyist. Rick
volunteers as editor of the United Church of
Christs Florida newsmagazine, and this year
he is helping create newsletters to promote his 50th (ouch!) college reunion in May.
Natalie Bauman DeVicente (18th Avenue NE) has been a resident of The ONE
since 2012, and is a third generation St.
Pete native. She has served on the Board
of the St. Petersburg Museum of History
for three years and is also very active in
the Junior League of St. Petersburg. Natalie is the owner/
broker of a boutique real estate
firm, Southern Roots Realty, where she
incorporates her love for St. Petersburg
history with her expertise in real estate,
specializing in the sale of properties
with great historical features and unique
architecture. She resides in a home built
in 1925 with her husband, Logan (a fifth
generation St. Pete native!), her daughters, Celebrating 100 Years
of Community
Harper and Lily, as well as their beagle,
1911-2011
Maybee.
Jason Giglio (9th Avenue N) is originally from Vineland, NJ, and relocated
to The Old Northeast in the summer of
2014 along with his fianc, Dr. Mindi
Fisher. They purchased a home in The
ONE to live in close proximity to St.
Anthonys Hospital, where Mindi primarily practices, as well as to be close
to all of the amenities that St. Pete has
to offer. Before moving here, they lived
on Clearwater Beach for short period.
Jason attended West Chester University (PA) where he received
both his B.S. and M.B.A.in Finance and Economics. After
graduating, Jason has held varying positions with several
Fortune 50 organizations and small businesses, particularly
in areas of finance and information. Currently, Jason is with
ARRIS, a global technology company, as part of an acquisition
of Motorola HOME Division where he has worked for several
years leading the IT Finance and Vendor Management practice.
Jason has been active in the communities where he has resided,
whether it be supporting the homeowners associations or in
coaching youth athletics, as he places a great importance on
giving back to the community and to others. Jason and Mindi
look forward to many years of memories in The ONE and to
contributing to the betterment of the neighborhood and the
City along the way.
Art Jones (3rd Street N) moved to The
ONE with his wife, Heloise, in January
2014 after living most of his life in North
Carolina, most recently in Asheville.
He enjoys the mountains, hikes around
Asheville and Boone but was delighted to
discover the beauty of Florida in the wilds
around Steinhatchee and Cedar Island.
New exploration is now on the calendar,
especially since Heloise threatens to sell
his tent if he doesnt use it. Community is
a growing priority for Art, which makes
The ONE a perfect place to settle. Joining the HONNA Board
and participating at Westminster Presbyterian Church reflects
his commitment to the place he lives. Professionally, Art is a
project manager who focuses on puzzles that involve people
and resources within a limited timeframe; he is currently
interviewing for his next assignment.
Mary Alice Lange (15 th Avenue
NE) is a St. Petersburg native; she and
her husband Steven have lived in their
home for over 20 years.They have
two married sons and four grandchildren (and one Yorkie) with all living
in St. Pete.Mary Alice has been an
active member of the neighborhood
association for many years including
serving on the Board as its President
and a number of years as chair of the
Planning Committee. She helped create the first City of St. Petersburg Neighborhood Plan for The
Old Northeast, and the Planning Committee has worked with
the City to re-design the zoning codes which are contained
in the city-wide Land Development Regulations.In 2009 she
was honored with: the Florida All-State Neighborhood Award,
Florida Neighborhood Conference; Community Service Wom-
en of the Year Nominee, Chamber of Commerce; and Leadership

Program Graduate, Council of Neighborhood Associations. Shes also
been chair of HONNAs Childrens 4th of July Parade since its inception and drives through the hood before Halloween to create the list
posted on HONNAs website of the spookiest, scariest and most fun
decorated houses.
Ron Magray (17th Avenue NE) and
his wife, Jan, moved into The Old Northeast more than 11 years ago. Their family
consists of four children ten grandchildren and two in-home companions, a
golden retriever, Sophie, and a wheaten
terrier, Aggie. The Magrays were drawn
to the area by the multicultural society so
evident in St Petersburg.They enjoy the
positive growth and many arts activities
that serve to entertain and educate the
community. Jan has designed and published a book and DVD for integrative
education in the primary grades and Ron has served on the HONNA
Board forseveral years and as its Traffic/Parking Committee chair.
They love where they live!
Robin Reed (16th Avenue NE) and her
husband, Joe, are the proud owners of
one of the ten historic landmarks in The
Historic Old Northeast.As chairman of
HONNAs Historic Preservation Committee, she spearheaded the Childrens
Education Project, resulting in publication of Souvenir of St. Petersburg: Views
from the Vinoy.Robin also participated
in updating our Neighborhood Plan, and
for the past several years she has volunteered at Sunken Gardens, most recently
co-chairing the campaign to restock the
flock of flamingos at the Gardens. In
2010, she was instrumental in developing
the Centennial Sundial Project to commemorate 100 years of our waterfront parks. Robin spent six
years on the Citys Community Preservation Commission and
currently serves on the boards of St. Petersburg Preservation and
the St. Petersburg Museum of History.
Jay Weisberg (18 th Avenue NE) is
originally from New Jersey. He and wife,
Cathy, have owned their home in The
ONE for over four years and have made
it clear that they never want to live anywhere else. Jays professional background
is in engineering and construction, having
worked all over the world managing a wide
variety of construction projects. Retired
now and hoping to find more leisure time,
his interests include motorsports, golf and
spectator sports, particularly his Yankees
and Giants. Cathy and Jay especially
enjoy the beach lifestyle, dining out and
are looking forward to traveling again. They have three children,
seven grandchildren and a brand new cat named Nick. A former
school board member and local activist in New Jersey, Jay has
participated in a number of HONNA activities as a volunteer as
well as a committee member and looks forward to getting more
involved with the community and hopefully making a difference.
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HONNA Activities and Accomplishments During 2014

Beginning New Traditions and Continuing Old Favorites
With thanks to the hundreds of members of The Historic Old Northeast Neighborhood Association,
advertisers in our newsletter and all those residents who support and enjoy HONNAs offerings.
Meetings, Socials and Community

Building
Held five neighborhood meetings at which residents
heard from Mayor Rick Kriseman,
Council Member Darden Rice and
Phil Graham of the Waterfront
Parks Foundation

Held nine Porch Parties at neighbors homes and one summer backto-school PP at Great Explorations
Childrens Museum/Sunken Gardens
Hosted annual December holiday
party for neighborhood residents
at The Old Northeast Tavern and
collected Christmas gifts for needy
children
Hosted two socials (as part of quarterly meetings): March featured Irish
foods in celebration of St. Patricks Day and
June featured ice creams (courtesy of Chad
Boyd and The Sweet Spot)

Presented checks to four neighborhood
institutions (the Palladium, the Downtown
Waterfront Parks Foundation, Great Explorations and Sunken Gardens) from the
proceeds of HONNAs Roaring 20s Gala
Offered the Young Northeasters group for
residents under 40 (or young at heart),
which held two socializers to promote
the group, including a December holiday
party
Delivered welcome bags with information about the City and neighborhood to
new residents

Invited new residents to two Meet-andGreet socializers held at the Melting
Pot and Three Birds
Continued distribution, promotion and
sale of award-winning HONNA publication, Souvenir of St. Petersburg: Views

From the Vinoy
Conducted a package tour of the neighborhood in partnership with Sunken Gardens and the Renaissance Vinoy Resort

Sold
Preserve Old Northeast banners
for residents to display
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Partnered with St. Pete Preservation and the City on get-
ting North Ward School designated an historic building;

co-wrote the designation and helped
galvanize public support for the hearings
Reviewed proposed projects for
redevelopment that were forwarded
by the City to HONNA for analysis of
compatibility with the neighborhood
(e.g., setbacks, design elements and
conforming characteristics)
Traffic and Parking

Maintained quarterly contact
with the St. Pete Department of

Transportation for review of traffic
and parking complaints
Monitored neighborhood usage of Citys See Click Fix program for
complaints involving the committee;
as a result, noticed certain patterns of
misuse and alerted the City
Dealt with traffic issues, predominately speeding on 9th, 11th, 13th, 21st Avenues
and 1st, 2nd, Bay and Locust Streets, North
Shore Drive and Coffee Pot Boulevard
Ongoing activity involving City
Transportation Department involving
parking issues in the southern end of
neighborhood, including employees of
Beach Drive businesses using neighborhood streets for free parking
Participated in a panel of neighborhood
representatives from Crescent Heights,
the City Transportation Department. and a
Trader Joes representative to discuss traffic and parking plans and solutions and a
projected 4th Street crosswalk in the vicinity
of the new store
Crime and Safety

Receivedcrime updates at five Association
meetings from Community Police Officers,

who took questions from residents in attendance and responded to concerns expressed
Distributed Crime Watch We Notice
and Report Suspicious Activity yard signs
for use by residents
Monitoredcrimereports.comfor number
and locations of vehicle accidents within
neighborhood boundaries
Maintained kiosk bulletin board (courtesy of the City next to

the tennis courts in North Shore Park) posted with excerpts
from newsletter and other HONNA-related info
Maintained a presence on Facebook with over 1,200 Likes
(keep up with the latest information at facebook.com/honnaorg) and a Twitter page (twitter.com/honnastpete)
Special Events
Helped organize annual
Communications
Mailed four issues
of the 40-page
neighborhood newsletter to 4,000+
households (and City leaders and key
staff), thereby expanding the circulation
to include renters as well as homeowners; posted color version on website
Increased number of newsletter advertisers, whose much appreciated support
helped provide solid income base for
publication
Included a new newsletter feature: a Directory of Newsletter Advertisers, providing residents with a handy list of
resources for services and products
Provided a HONNA page in the Northeast Journal in its
six issues during the year

Delivered e-mail broadcasts concerning neighborhood
events to subscribers
Halloween activities featuring

house decorating contest along with a listing on the HONNA website of the spookiest and scariest haunted houses
in the neighborhood; held the first annual HONNA Trunk
or Treat event the night before Halloween in the parking
lot of Westminster Presbyterian Church; helped pay for
additional police security on 17th Avenue NE Halloween
night
Organized annual spring neighborhood-wide yard sale on
March 15 involving more than 60 households; arranged for
Goodwill truck to be available to receive items residents
did not sell
Co-sponsored annual Easter Egg Hunt in Flora Wylie Park
with Smith & Associates Real Estate
Organized the annual Childrens 4th of July Parade with
financial help from resident Steven Lange of The Lange
Corporation Architects-Planners
Organized 17th annual Candlelight Tour of Homes on December 7 close to selling the most tickets of any Candlelight
Tour raising operational funds for HONNA and providing
a contribution to CASA (Community Action Stops Abuse),
which has a shelter located in the neighborhood
Neighborhood Beautification
Maintained the landscaping of (and enhancing with new
plantings) the entryway monuments into the neighborhood
Officers and Board Members for 2014 and

Their Committee Responsibility and/or Major Activity Involvement
OFFICERS
Peter Motzenbecker......President
Larry Smith...................Vice President; Membership;
Porch Parties
Ann Caviness................Treasurer
Chad Boyd....................Secretary
Brew It
BOARD
Rick Carson...................Newsletter
Mary Alice Lange.........Neighborhood Planning/Historic Preservation
Ron Magray..................Traffic/Parking
Susan Rebillot...............Historic Preservation; Special Events
Jay Weisberg.................Special Events
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For the Love of Community
ommunity is increasingly in the spotlight as residents look to and within

their neighborhoods for connectivity, support and assistance.
Here in St. Petersburg we boast two residents who are prominent proponents on the subject of community and its importance to the health of a city. Peter
Kageyama is the author of For the Love of Cities and Love Where You Live: Creating
Emotionally Engaging Places.
Rich Luker, an Old NE resident part of the year, is the author of Simple Community.
Both write and speak extensively on being positive about where you live and what that
means in practice.
Recently, Tampa Bay Times columnist Daniel Ruth addressed the topic of neighborhood associations and their role in making a difference in our communities.
Neighborhood Associations Encouraged

to Make Positive Changes
by Daniel Ruth
Columnist, Tampa Bay Times
ou hear that tired old saw all the time about how you
Friday night social gathering. Residents receive a monthly newsletcant fight city hall, or the little guy doesnt stand a
ter. The association also has taken on a number of neighborhood
chance against powerful, entrenched interests. But that
improvement programs. And every election cycle, the association
is complete balderdash, unless of course John Q. Citizen simply
sponsors a packed candidate forum.
likes getting trampled upon.
An active neighborhood association means residents are takIf you want to know where the seeds of grass roots civic activing responsibility for their own quality of life. And nothing gets
ism take their most basic root, you need to look no further than the
City Halls attention more vividly than a well-structured group of
idea of strong, vibrantand vocalneighborhood associations.
citizens petitioning their government for redress of grievances,
This is really where the proverbial rubber meets the political road.
be they pot holes, or the need for a sidewalk, or beefed-up police
patrols, or improved lighting, or cleaning up a public park.
There was a time when St. Petersburg had a thriving network
of neighborhood associations. But in recent years, the idea of
In short, city council members, county commissioners and
residents coming together to advocate for their unique parochial
even mayors ignore these organized and engaged blocks of coninterests has declined. Maybe its because
stituents at their own political risk. The Forest
we live in a more transient world today. Or
Hills Neighborhood Association functions as
An active neighborhood
perhaps its because people are too busy to
sort of a well-oiled political machine, which
association means
get involved. Or maybe apathy has played
has repeatedly denied my Joad family-esque
a role, as well.
weed-laden front yard with its coveted Lawn
residents are taking
Now St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Krise- responsibility for their own of the Month Award.
man is trying to revitalize neighborhood
Some of the neighborhoods St. Petersburg
quality of life.
associations throughout the city by using
has provided grants to so far include Euclid
$30,000 in grant money (half of it from
Heights, Meadowlawn and Broadwater, with
taxpayers, half from Duke Energy) to inothers soon to receive some money.
duce more residents to be more involved in civic life. So far, the
An active neighborhood association means residents are takcity has spent $11,677 of the grant money to pay for pizzas, gift
ing responsibility for their own quality of life. And nothing gets
cards, door prizes and other materials to encourage residents to
City Halls attention more vividly than a well-structured group of
become more active in their respective neighborhood associations.
citizens petitioning their government for redress of grievances,
Money well spent.
be they pot holes, or the need for a sidewalk, or beefed-up police
If certain residents of St. Petersburg are wary of just how effecpatrols, or improved lighting, or cleaning up a public park.
tive their neighborhood association might be, they have only to
There is strength in numbers. Votes, too. For St. Petersburgs
cast an eye toward Tampa, which in recent years has seen steady
numerous and lovely neighborhoods, Kriseman is encouraging
growth of groups that have not been particularly shy about fightresidents to become more engaged in their own civic welfare with
ing for their interests.
a slice of free pizza thrown in to sweeten the deal. Thats a pretty
My own north Tampa Forest Hills Neighborhood Association
small investment to see democracy in actionhold the anchovies.
membership is fairly robust and very active. The neighborhood is
Re-printed with permission of Mr. Ruth. Originally printed in
divided into quadrants, with each section having a contact person
the December 12, 2014, edition of the Tampa Bay Times.
for residents. Monthly meetings are well-attended. So is a weekly
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Little
Free
Libraries
by Sue Strott
ur walks in The Old Northeast have just
gotten more interesting. In front of a
few of our good neighbors homes are
small libraries.
My closest is at 125 13th Avenue N, in front of
the recently remodeled home of Betty and Larry
Smith. Their son, Alexander, an architect, designed theirs
and another son, Bennett, built and erected it.
Their home being in the Mission style, they incorporated
that into the cutest cubicle, unbelievably identical to the sandy
textures and colors of their home, complete with a red tile
roof. Its topped off with a delightful stone bench below for a
respitea place to decide on the interesting volumes inside.
Betty said she now belongs to www.littlefreelibrary.org
and is one of 20,000 situated around the country.
The motto is Take One, Leave One. That should keep
this Little Free Library fresh and interesting!
You can discover other Little Free Libraries in The ONE, including at 15th and Locust NE (top right)
and 10th and 1st Avenue NE (bottom right)
The Old Northeast

Garden Stroll
is Back...
ANTI-AGING & ACNE Specialist
And its better than ever!
n Sunday, May 3, from 1-5pm, six of our neighbors

will showcase their beautiful gardens to the public.
Ranging from whimsical to traditional to Florida-friendly,
these gardens provide not only an afternoon of entertainment
but also lots of clever ideas that you can borrow.
Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 on the day of the
Stroll. Advance tickets can be purchased via PayPal at www.
HONNA.org or at several neighborhood outlets:

Artistic Flowers, 3247 4th Street N

Dolins Garden Center, 801 62nd Avenue N

Florida Craftsman Gallery, 501 Central Avenue

Marions, 1301 4th Street N

Sunken Gardens, 1825 4th Street N

Rally, 2131 4th Street N

The UPS Store, 204 37th Avenue N

Jenes Tropicals, 6831 Central Avenue.
On the day of the Stroll, tickets can be purchasedand
pre-purchased tickets can be picked upstarting at 12:30pm
at Westminster Palm View, 939 Beach Drive NE.
Secret gardens Private places Magical spaces
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Anti Aging Services:
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English Spanish
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New
Members
PORCH PARTIES
Youre
Invited!
Thank you for supporting your

neighborhood association
Shaun Amarnani
Andrea Hunsinger
Jake Ball
Carl Lawson
Michael Baybut
Richard Luker
Colleen Bergquist
Deidre & Chris McCabe
Jenny and Adrian Bleackley Kirk McCoy
James Branaman
Linda & Fadi Matar
David Calvin
Dina May
Stephen Carter & Amanda Boser John Morrison
Karen Coale
Anthony Lewis &
Sarah Craig
Amy Mullarkey
Stefan Cushman
Mark ONeill
Steve & Tara Denk
John and Becky Oakes
Tara Dozark
David Peppers
Mike and Rosemary DuncanDouglas Phares
Peter Dunlay
Clayton Prescott
Steve & Lisa Freeman
Tammy & Eric Prouty
Gina Girardot
Beverley Repka
Suzanne Golden
Michael and Corinne Ryan
Nicholas Gravina
Rob Saron & Tressa Green
May Grecsek Karen Teffenhart
Mike Haining
Judye Talbot
Pamela Hamby
Kent Ulrich
John and Jan Hastings
Tania Welch
Phyllis Hensberry
Zoe Wilkinson
Listing includes new members over the past six months. Apologies if spouse/partner is not listed
Porch Parties are held the third

Friday of the month from 7:30-10pm
(except December). Porch Parties are
strictly social and provide and informal and
fun way to mix and mingle with your neighbors. Bring your
own beverage. Cups, ice and light snacks are provided.
Ask a neighbor to ride or walk over with you. For more info,
contact Susan Arsenault at sueatcp@aol.com
MARCH 20
Cecilia & Douglas ODowd
326 21st Avenue NE
APRIL 17
Dawn Greenidge & Dale Kleine
445 21st Avenue NE
MAY 22
TBA
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Over The Back Fence
by
and
is a collection of what weve heard exchanged in the aisles of the supermarkets,

shared waiting in line to pick up the kids from school, read in the papers, overheard in the
pew behind us in church and, yes, even passed over the back fence. If you have something
youd like to share about a special recognition, award received, birth, graduation, gooddeed-done or observation around the neighborhood please pass it along to the Editor. Over
the Back Fence is only going to be interesting if we hear from you!
St. Petes Renaissance Continues.

More evidence that
St. Petersburg is being discovered is
the opening of Locale Market in the
Sundial in downtown. Celebrity chef
and restauranteur
Don Pintabonas
project is a game
changer and a
quantum leap from other gourmet markets in the Tampa Bay area,
writes Tampa Bay Times Food Critic Laura Reiley. Said Pintabona,
We originally planned on doing it in New York. But we thought
this was a better fit in St. Petersburg because its up and coming.
Located on two floors in the complex, the 21,000sqft of space contains 11 full kitchens with meats, produce, baked goods, prepared
foods, wine, craft beer and a wine bar and restaurant and more.
[source: Tampa Bay Times, 11/22] Credit card promoter NerdWallet has St. Pete pegged as the most attractive Florida market for
millennials (Tampa was third highest and Clearwater twelfth). The
ranking was based on number of jobs, salaries, rent and millennial population. In St. Petes favor was a thriving economy and
bustling downtown. [source: Tampa Bay Times, 1/29]
Theres Modern and Then Theres Modern.Old NE property
owner Richard McGinniss, owner of Modern Tampa Bay Homes,
received front page attention in the 1/3 Tampa Bay Times in an
article titled, A Modern Revival, about sleek architecture being seen in more traditional Tampa Bay area homes, including The
Historic ONE. He is quoted as saying that at first the three houses
he built in The ONE had his neighbors up in arms. But when
Im done, he said, people just love them and think they add a
different dimension to the neighborhood. He is not a fan, however, of modern when its just big and boxy with architectural
gymnastics.
Bewarethe Tree-Whackers Cometh.Duke Energy will be trimming
trees in part of The ONE (4th Street the
Bay and 5th Avenue N to 22nd Avenue
N). The work should start (weather
permitting) the first week of March
and be completed by April 1st. Duke
will inform every property owner with
the following notices: door hangers,
letters, automated phone messages.
Hopefully supervision from Dukes
arborists will avoid the terrible whackjob done to tree tops along 1st Street
some time ago (see photo).
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Top Travel Touter.Among the 15 to Watch in Tampa Bay in

15, according to On Business columnist Robert Trigaux (Tampa
Bay Times, 1/4) is Old NE resident David Downing, the newlynamed CEO of Visit St. Pete/Clearwater, the tourism marketing
agency for Pinellas County. David was appointed to the position
on January 14 after having served several months as interim chief.
The ad agency got front page coverage in the 2/13 Tampa Bay Times
for its creative marketing campaign in some snow-bound northern
cities using real snowmen holding signs like Sunshine or bust!
The nontraditional campaign, using the hashtag #Winter Blows,
is aimed at millennials and other social media users, according to
David. [source: Tampa Bay Times, 1/15]
Welcome!....New
HONNA Board member Natalie DeVicente and her husband,
Logan, welcomed
their second daughter, Lily Rojas DeVicente, 7lbs 10oz on
November 21. Lily
joins big sister, Harper Reina, and dog,
Maybee.
Auction Action.If you enjoy auctions check out the one thats
coming up right here in the hood at Myers Auction at 1600 4th
Street N. Its on Sunday, March 8, an auction of over 500 European
and Asian antiques and fine art beginning at noon. The preview is
Saturday and prior to noon on Sunday. The publics welcome and
you can bid online or make arrangements to bid absentee. Next
fine art auction will be in mid-April (www.myersfineart.com).
Yummmmm.Food Critic Laura Reiley in the 11/20 Tampa Bay
Times did a rundown of bakeries in Pinellas County and wrote At
the top of the heap is St. Pete Bakery at 1961 4th Street N. She in
particular praises the puff pastries, almond horns and the pumpkin
cheesecake muffins.
Bustle onand offBeach.All
the activity on Beach Drive is not limited
to downtown. Along the stretch of road
from 5th Avenue NE to Coffee Pot Boulevard, a lot has been happening or is in
the offing. After many years remaining
empty, the lot at the northeast corner
of 5th and Beach is being built up with
several townhomes. Architect signs can
be seen in front of the two houses at the
corner of 6th and one at 18th. It looks like
most of the landscaping and signage on
the Westminster campus between 8th and
10th is complete. Townhomes are coming
to the northeast corner at 11th (see photo)
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and the four-plex

of condos at 12th
are ready. The
wedding cake
house property
at 13 th has been
landscaped, renovations are underway at the northeast corner of 15th
and the work at
1600 Beach was
completed in time
for the lovely property to be on the Candlelight Tour of Homes.
Work continues along North Shore Drivethe house on the 1400
block and, of course, the more-than-sad demolition of Seven Oaks.
Teardowns and new construction continues within The ONE, too
often with houses that would look more at home in Lakewood
Ranch or Palm Harbor. At the corner of 12th and Locust NE condos
at the newly-named Dunbar (see photo) have emerged from what
had been an apartment complex in need of some TLC.
Making a Difference.Barbara Rhode, former Old NE
neighbor and columnist for this newsletter, received attention
in the Floridian section of the 2/1 Tampa Bay Times for the
Red Tent Project. A
therapist, Barbara
founded the group,
which is a safe
space within the
Pinellas County
Jail for non-violent
women prisoners.
The multi-page
spread included
interviews with
women who participate in the twice-weekly meetings that feature
crafts, conversation, counseling, coffee and cookies. To learn more,
go to www.redtentproject.com.
Spreading the Word.The Personal Best section of the 2/7
Tampa Bay Times had as its cover story, Listen to Your Heart.
The smiling photo of Old NE neighbor Katie Pemble and daughter,
Laura, belied Katies story of having a rare heart disorder during
her pregnancy in 1999. She learned that even at a young age
34a woman can have serious heart disease. In recent years she
has shared her story, including as honorary chairwoman of the
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Barbara Marshall
Jill McGrath
Sharon Kantner
Flora Adorer
Courtney Ellis
Jan Magray
Yvonne Swanson
Sara Hopkins
Emily Elwyn
Robin Reed
Sue Strott
Kristi Alexander
Joe OConnor
Steve Urgo
Bonnie Bailey
John Kingston
Jane Harwood
Linda Dobbs
Elise McNeely
Pamela Collins
Cathy Weisberg
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Membership
Larry Smith (coordinator)

Betty & Larry Smith (hosts)
Steve Deal & Frank Hay (hosts)
Nina & Steve Urgo (hosts)
Dino Capelli & Don Culpepper (hosts)
Ross Johnson and 6th Avenue Villas
Condo Assn (hosts)
David Bronder & Michael Goodin (hosts)
Great Exploration/Sunken Gardens (hosts)
Barry Avedon
David Morris
Kate Kroupa
Lauren Kleinfeld
Ann Caviness
Rick Carson
Joe Reed
Andi Hunsinger
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Young Noreasters
First Annual Residents &

Friends Golf Open
Roaring 20s Gala
Jay Weisberg (co-chair)

Chad Boyd (co-chair)
John Kingston (committee member)
Sunday Steward
Lindsey Kingston
Cathy Weisberg
Chad Boyd
John Kingston
Peter Motzenbecker (chair)

Mary Lauritano
Rick Kantner
Logan DeVicente,
Kristi Alexander
Jay Weisberg
Dan Gysel
Tiffany Braun
Chris Hamtil
Kraig Ray
Nate Alexander
Joey Clay
Easter Egg Hunt
Cynthia Serra and neighbors from Smith

& Associates Real Estate
Angeline Howell (Executive Director) and
staff from Great Explorations
Chad Boyd
4th of July Childrens Parade

Mary Alice Lange (coordinator)
Susan McGarry
Steven Lange, The Lange Corporation
Architects/Planners (sponsor)
Jay Weisberg
Larry Smith
Ann Caviness
Rick Carson
Halloween Trunk or Treat/

House Decoration Judging
Susan & John Rebillot
Peter Motzenbecker
Rick Carson
Mary Alice Lange
Susan McGarry
Annual Candlelight Tour

of Homes
Cathy Weisberg (chair)

Chris Avren (committee member)
Bonnie Bailey (committee member)
Julie Eaves (committee member)
Douglas Haan (committee member)
Sharon Kantner (committee member)
Jennifer Lucey (committee member)
Jay Marshall (committee member)
Pam Shofner (committee member)
Janice Somerset (committee member)
Philip & Melissa Harasz (homeowners)
Brian & Michelle Anderson (homeowners)
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Rock Around the Block
ne fun way to get to appreciate your neighborsbesides the occasional wave to the ones down the block youve not really
gotten to know after two years or the guy across the street whos forever borrowing tools (and forgetting to return them)is
to throw a party. But not just an ordinary party in your house or backyard but one in the street. Some of our neighbors have
found this a fun way to get together to party. Those on the 500 block of 17th Avenue NE and the 400 block of 18th Avenue NE go all
out to entertain kids and adults from near-and-far on Halloween night. And for years those same neighbors on the 500 block of 17th
have thrown a street block party on the Sunday before Christmas.
Street block parties are popular and easy to pull off. Read about a couple of other blocks in the neighborhood which have enjoyed
whats become a tradition for many families.
Turning a Lemon Experience into

Lemonade
by Kathleen Barry
ur block parties began with an unfortunate event. One night
all the cars on our block were vandalized with eggs and
paint. The following morning the whole block was outside cleaning
our vehicles. As we were enjoying each others company, despite
the circumstances, one neighborthe late Rob Shepardsuggested that we organize a block party.
For the first few years, we held them twice a year on the Saturday
night of the time change. We invite all the neighbors within at least
a one block radiusthe 500 block of 14th Avenue NE between
Cherry and Poplarand instruct everyone to provide their own
drinks and to bring a dish to share. For the first few years wed
cook hamburgers and hot dogs on the grill and assign folks salads, side dishes
and so forth, but now everyone just brings what they want. On the day of the
party we bring out our patio and porch furniture onto the street to provide seating and we string up lights across the street. We get going about 6pm and go
until the crowd dwindles and its time to put everything away. Over the years
we have added clips to the trees to make the set up easier.
We always have an excellent turnout, usually 50-75 people, and everyone
seems to have a great time. The kids (and dogs) enjoy having free run of the
blocked-off street without having to worry about cars, and the adults appreciate
being able to relax and catch up with friends and neighbors without having to
worry about driving home. We did miss a couple of years, but we held our most
recent block party in October with Meg Earle as the current organizer. While
the block has changed over the last several yearslosing beloved neighbors,
but gaining new onesthe camaraderie of the block party brings everyone
together and enhances our friendships year-round.
Showing Thanks for Good Neighbors
Block parties don't mean you have to

miss the big game.
by Lisa Grattan
hen someone asks me where I live and I reply In the Old Northeast part of St. Petersburg, I inevitably hear something like
I LOVE that neighborhood or You are so luckywhat a great place to liveand I always smile because this is exactly
how I feel about living here.
Not only do those of us who live in The Old NE feel that we live in a beautiful place with houses of character and neighbors of quality, we also get to experience so many great occasions that many of my friends find enviable.
Halloween is always a night that one has to experience because words just dont do it justice, and Thanksgiving on my block is another
event that is always a memorable and special time with my neighbors.
For many of the 14 years that I have lived in my home on 14th Avenue NE (between Locust and Oak), our block celebrates Thanksgiving in a good old fashioned neighborly way. Fred McTaggert, who lives next door to me, ventures downtown a few weeks before the
holiday to get a permit and requests the necessary road blocks so that we can shut the street down for the day. Everyone in our 9-10 houses
moves their cars in the morning, which allows us to set up tables and chairs where we will all gather to feast at 2pm on Thanksgiving
Day. Everyone brings a dish or two (or three!), and there is always a wide assortment of turkeys, hams, salads, dressing, casseroles of
all types and, oh, so many delicious desserts. There are apple, pumpkin and sweet potato pies, cheesecakes, chocolate cakes and just
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about every sweet thing that one can imagine.

But better than all the delicious and savory
food that fills the afternoon is the special closeness that we all feel from gathering together
and appreciating our biological as well as our
extended families, which our neighbors have
become.
Our Thanksgiving tradition has become a
yearly event, and it has allowed us all to know
each other in a more significant way. We start
the meal off with a group prayer, which Mike
Mezamy other next door neighboralways
graciously says. During the few hours that
we sit together, children are riding their bikes
back and forth, some of the musically-inclined
neighbors will entertain us with music and laughter and conversation fill the air. What a great way to celebrate and truly be thankful
for all that we have!
Applications for a block party permit to close a City street can be obtained at the St. Petersburg Police Department, 1300 First
Avenue N. Applications must be submitted to the Special Events Unit of the department at least ten business days prior (weekends
and holidays are not counted) to the scheduled event.
A completed application will include (among other information): the name(s) of the person sponsoring the event; the date, time
and duration of event; desired location (including a map); abutting property owner(s) approval; and a check or money order in the
amount of $30 payable to the City of St. Petersburg.
The fee covers the cost for barricades, which are required for the street closure; barricades will be dropped at the designated
locations and it will be the responsibility of the applicant to place the barricades across the street during the event and removal at
the conclusion. Applicants will also be responsible for cleaning-up the affected area after the event.
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Losing the Historic in The Historic Old NE
Then (1919) and Now: 6th Avenue N at 3rd Street
Then (midFebruary 2015)

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Thoughts from
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by Courtney Ellis, MA, LMHC
I Win, You Win, We Win:

How to Better Handle Conflict
h, the Pier. A place where fishermen snag their daily

catch, where runners add to their mileage, where tourists enjoy amazing views of the City and where St.
Petersburg residents young and old have turned against one another
in deciding what to do with this inverted pyramid.
If you havent yet ventured to the comments
section of any local news article related to the
Pier, I dare you to do so. The opinions are varied.
Some say, Refurbish! Use what weve got. Others say, Start fresh! What weve got is an unsafe
eyesore. Some want boat slips, others want green
space. Some want restaurants and vendors, others
want aquatic education. And its wonderful that the
opinions are so diverse and that so many people
care about a major cornerstone of our City! The
problem, however, comes when you continue to
read through the comments section. Because apparently, if you dont agree with someone elses
point of view, you are: a) wrong; b) an idiot; c)
racist; or d) a member of whicheveCome on, St.
Pete, cant we all just get along?
Well, in order to help you in the Pier selection, in friendships,
in your marriage and at work, this article will educate you on different methods of negotiating conflict. Because the reality is its
okay if your opinion differs with that of someone else. Its okay
to have different tastes. And, ultimately, its okay to admit when
youre wrong.
Compete -- a.k.a. Im right, youre wrong.
This tends to be many peoples go-to conflict style, especially
in troubled marriages. It typically happens when one becomes selffocused, self-seeking, intent on winning and unwilling to bend.
And those who compete tend to hurt others on their way to the
top. Unfortunately, this is the attitude we have seen for much of
the Pier controversy, which might account for much the difficulty,
tension and name-calling.
Anecdote: If this is you, consider the fact that the other person
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might have valuable opinions that can enhance your own. Try to
choose humility as you hear out both opposing sides.
Accommodate a.k.a. Im wrong, youre right.
This might be you if you are a people-pleaser or conflict-phobic.
This person typically is more concerned with the other persons
feelings and believes its easier to just give in. This can work in
some situations yet can hurt a relationship as needs and requests
go unmet. It also can lead to bitterness after playing the martyr
role for too long.
Anecdote: Remember that you have a brain for a reason. Your
point of view is unique and your needs are important. You may
feel as if you are helping things, but stifling your voice may lead to
bigger problems down the road. Its okay to speak the truth in love!
Compromise a.k.a. You win some, you lose some.
Compromise is usually seen as the best option. Ask a couple
who has been successfully married for a long time what the secret
is and they might just say, Compromise. And its truecompromise is a wonderful thing. But its actually not the ideal. Compromise always requires that either one or both people give in. Its a
meeting-in-the-middle, where you each sacrifice for the sake of
the common good. Its a haggling of sorts, which is sometimes
necessary in those agree to disagree situations.
Anecdote: Collaborate! See below.
Collaborate a.k.a. Everybody wins!
This is most definitely the ideal negotiation style and can be
accomplished when both sides are valuing the greater good.
Whether that good is a beautiful Pier for the City to enjoy, a happy,
healthy relationship or a positive work atmosphere,
collaboration seeks to value and meet the needs
of both sides. Lets use a silly example. Your
husband wants French food for dinner. You want
Vietnamese. Aha! Lets collaborate and enjoy the
French-Vietnamese cuisine of Alesia restaurant.
(Seriously, maybe these fusion restaurants were
created to help bickering couples).
The toughest part of collaboration is that it
requires two willing parties. Both must be willing
to value and communicate their own needs clearly,
to take a step back and identify the larger goal at
hand and to creatively identify solutions which
allow for satisfaction on both sides.
So, next time you come upon a situation of
conflict, ask yourself:
Which negotiation style am I using?
Is this conflict style helping or hurting this relationship?
How can I better value the opinions and perspective of this
other person?
What would compromise look like in this situation?
What would be the best, most ideal options to create collaboration in this situation?
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Doggone It!
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am a dog. I live in The Historic Old Northeast and I mostly like it here. However, I do have some
issues Id like to bark about.
Although it is entertaining to walk around my neighborhood (the sights and aromas are most
enticing), I do not enjoy the company of my human. He focuses on a flat thing that he talks to and fiddles
with and doesnt pay much attention to me. I would like to converse with him about what I smell and
what I see, but he just trudges along like it is a forced dog march. I feel as though he is taking me for
a drag! He also has the annoying habit of bringing musical noise with him, which is irritating because
he cannot listen and care about my ramblings at the same time so I
am left to my own musical devices. I like the pitter-pat sound that
my nails make on the hexagonal block sidewalks, the talking parrot
on a neighbors porch, the fuss that cats make when we walk by
and the clanking of my rabies and ID tags. Sometimes other dogs
talk to me as I pass by their houses.
Now that I am sharing my walking world with you, Id like to
complain about other annoyances. Please, human owner, buy a halter
so that you dont yank me by my throat collarit really hurts. If
you want to ignore me at least steer me with the kindness of a halter. Another thing: when you are walking me, let me walk in front
of you so that at least I know you are looking towards me, just in case youd see an approaching
alligator before it sees me. When you walk ahead of me and all I see is your back, I wonder why
you came on this outingor is it because you are ashamed of how I look without a bath and a
brushing? Why did you choose me to live with you and then ignore me?
In this beautiful neighborhood, where there are always flowers blossoming and interesting
houses, why would anyone keep their head down over some sort of device of distraction? Certainly
the pleasure of communicating with your dog will allow you all sorts of pleasurable sights and
sounds to experience together.
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would be designed to protect against storm surges expected with

a rise in sea levels. [source: Tampa Bay Times, 1/13]
In Case You Missed It:

Updates and Follow Ups
Keeping You Current on Some
Neighborhood Stories That
Have Been in the News
Because property owners and not the City are responsible

for alley maintenance, the City is backing a public education effort to so alert residents. Overgrown or blocked alleyways present
problems for police, fire, sanitation and utility vehicles. Some 75
of the 3,000 or so alleys in the City have been identified as being
particularly impassable. [source: Tampa Bay Times, 1/16]
The headline in the St. Pete Times section of the 11/21

Tampa Bay Times read, All About the Boom. It documents the
increased residential development in downtown St. Pete. According
to the article, three apartment buildings have recently been completed, four more are under construction and six condo complexes
are in development. Its estimated that when all this is finished,
more than 2,000 new units will be within less than a mile of the
waterfront. The tallest of these at 41 stories will be ONE at 1st Street
and 1st Avenue N (not to be confused with O.N.E., a 16-story project
coming to 4th Avenue N). It has also been announced that on this
same block as ONE will be a 174-room 13-14-story Hyatt hotel. A
Miami firm is expanding an existing 178-unit apartment complex
in Kenwood off 34th Street N because it likes what it sees in St.
Pete. We like its vibrancy, we like the dynamism thats developed
over the last few years where you have a young crowd moving in
and bringing with it an art scene, a live music scene. Theres a lot
more sizzle going on in St. Pete than in other Florida cities, and
theres just a lot more buzz, said the developer. [sources: Tampa
Bay Times, 1/22, 2/7]
A man returned to his home on the 300 block of 9

Avenue N in the midst of it being burglarized. The homeowner
The Citys two-hour parking limit at meters downtown

continues to frustrate tourists, shoppers and residents as well as
businesses and their employees. Parking tickets issued in 2014
increased by 31% (mostly downtown) from 2013 as the downtown
continues enjoying popularity for dining and shopping. City officials wish drivers would take more advantage of the Citys garages
and lots. [source: Tampa Bay Times, 1/16] The search for free 2+
hour parking space by non-residents continues to put pressure on
limited on-street parking availability in residential areas of The
Old NE near downtown.
Old NE neighbor Gary Mormino

has been named the Florida Humanities Councils recipient of its 2015 Florida Lifetime
Achievement for Writing. A prolific author
and writer of monographs and articles (including for the Tampa Bay Times, the New
Yorker and New York Times), he is a professor
of history emeritus at the University of South
Florida/St. Petersburg. He continues to teach
(one class a year) and his writing now focuses
on the Florida dreamand the Florida nightmare. [source: Tampa Bay Times, 1/31]
th
confronted the man, who was carrying his five-month-old

son in a car carrier and put down the infant to threaten the
resident with a knife. Two men were arrested in the attempted
burglary. In another incident a burglary victim on 22nd Avenue
NE discovered her stolen jewelry was being sold on eBay. The
seller was interviewed by police and said he had purchased the
itemsworth over $3,000for $350 in a CVS parking lot.
[sources: Tampa Bay Times, 1/8, 1/30]
The North Shore Aquatic Complex is undergoing a $1

million restoration
to improve amenities
that havent been updated since first built
back in 1964. The
renovations include
ADA improvements,
construction of individual changing and
shower stalls, family
restrooms and expanded locker rooms
plus A/C and heating and the replacement of a deteriorating roof.
Temporary restrooms and changing areas are in use until the projects expected completion near Memorial Day. [source: Tampa
Bay Times, 1/16]
Man-made barrier islands along the downtown waterfront

is an idea being proposed by the consulting firm advising the City
on the long-term waterfront plan now under consideration. The
eco-friendly living breakwater of rocks, sea grass or mangroves
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A woman was struck and killed by an auto Friday evening,

February 6, as she attempted crossing 4th Street N between Outback
Steakhouse and Carrabbas. She and her husband were waiting on
the median to continue as the crosswalk lights had ceased flashing. Because some vehicles had stopped to allow them to go, they
proceeded but one vehicle didnt see them Her husband saw the
oncoming car and ran forward but his wife paused to turn back
and ran into the car. She died a couple of hours later at Bayfront.
[source: Tampa Bay Times, 2/8]
Seven
Oaks, the stately
mansion on North
Shore Drive, is being demolished to
make room for a
contemporary home.
The 1920 5,300sqft
structure, which
sits on almost four
Goodbye messages scrawled on
lots, was purchased
walls prior to demolition
for $1.8 million by
Trevor Burgess, the
CEO of C1 Bank.
One estimate of the cost, were the house to be renovated and preserved, was put at $1.5 million. The listing agent was quoted as
saying neighbors were glad to learn that up to three McMansions,
which zoning would have allowed, were not going to be built.
Instead, she said, they were really pushing to retain the historic
essence of the propertyand the historic essence is to have one
grand estate. [source: Tampa Bay Times, 2/10]. [Read more about
teardowns of historic properties on page 1.]
Westminster Day School, the thriving preschool

of Westminster Presbyterian Church on 11 Avenue NE, may
th
have to close its doors due to the uncertainty of the churchs

future because of membership loss. The students parents have
been notified by letter that the school may cease at the end of
the current term. The head of the Presbytery, which oversees
area Presbyterian churches, says Its important we continue
to have a ministry in this neighborhood. [source: Tampa Bay
Times, 2/13]
The long-awaited Trader Joes opened at 8am on

Friday, February 13, to much fanfare. Thanks to a great deal
of pre-planning, the celebration went without too much dis-
ruption and police were present to direct traffic on 4th Street.

The developer, the two affected neighborhood associations
(including HONNA) and the City worked together to make for
a smooth opening. The parking lot and its ingress and egress
lessens shopper traffic into the residential areas with one
person observing, I like how, when you leave, you cant turn
into the neighborhood; you have to turn toward Fourth Street.
Said Councilperson Darden Rice, We have been preparing
for this [opening] like we were preparing for war. Police will
be overseeing the traffic situation on 27th and 28th Avenues as
well as the pedestrian crossing at 27th, and officials indicated
that other traffic calming steps might be taken if necessary.
[sources: Tampa Bay Times, 2/13, 2/14]
Mayor Rick Kriseman greets early bird shoppers at ribboncutting ceremony
COMING SOON
2032 Massachusetts Ave NE
Page 31
by Sue Strott
Are you one of those people who goes about your day-to-day life noticing things happening around you (or not happening) in the neighborhood
and our City and you wonder why (or why not) but never get around to
discovering the answer? Weve decided to ask one of our neighbors, Sue
Strott, whos lived in The Old Northeast almost forever, to track down the
explanations for some of those puzzling questions which bug, bedevil and
frustrate us.
So heres a start with some of those nagging, niggling WHYs? and
WHATs?. Let us know if you have a particular issue or query youd like The
Answer Lady to check out and well see what she can learn. Like FiOS... will
we ever hear them now? Contact The Answer Lady at nsnaeditor@aol.com.
Single Engine Troublemakers
ome of our Old NE neighbors have complained

recently about early morning flights out of Albert
Whitted Airport.
It is understood that the airport is owned by the City with
hours of operation of 24/7. But it would seem that to a certain
extent we, the citizens, should have at least somewhat of a say
in the comings and goings of these aircraft.
Some neighbors have complained over the years about those
pilots who fly over their homes in the early morning hours, even
before 6am.This happens frequently and is very disruptive to
an average persons sleep cycle.
Ive spoken to Airport Manager Richard Lesniak (727/8937657), who stated that the takeoffs and landings are regulated
by the airport, but once off the ground all flights are under the
jurisdiction of the FAA.
The issue seems to be not stopping anyones business or pleasure trips but to ask that they not begin over top of our residences
at such unreasonably early hours. Is it too much to ask that these

early birds alter their flight patterns slightly to ascend over the
Bay water a greater distance before heading west over land?
What can be done? While Mr. Lesniak said there is a way to
check www.Fly2PIE.com to look up all flights
occurring within our immediate area (including
Albert Whitted) to identify any planes in question, another option would be to contact the City
Council and express concerns to the members.
Weve even experienced police, medical and
TV station helicopters and a few large airlinerslike a 737flying low and passing over the
neighborhood, but these are the exception and can
be easily tolerated as needed. What we each do
may correct the situation, and all we can do is try.
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ON THE DOCKET:
Some Upcoming Events In

and Nearby Our Neighborhood
We encourage you to go directly to the City website www.stpete.org and look for Upcoming Events where you can click on View
All Events. This will enable you to check updates and all the scheduled events day-by-day for the coming weeks and months.
FEBRUARY 25-MARCH 1
St. Petersburg Jazz Festival, various locations
MARCH 7
Free Chemical & Electronics Collection Day, Home Depot
(2300 22nd Avenue N); 464-7500
Annual Bocce Ball Tournament, Elva Rouse Park; 422-5205
(SEE PAGE 37)
MARCH 7-15
Sunlit Festival Celebration of Literature, various locations;
sunlitfestival.org
MARCH 8
11th Annual Festival of Speed, Vinoy Park; festivalofspeed.com
MARCH 12-15
Inaugural St. Petersburg Glass Weekend, various locations;
896-4527
MARCH 13-15
Tampa Bay Boat Show, The Trop; tampabayboatshow.com
MARCH 20
PORCH PARTY (SEE PAGE 17)
MARCH 27-29
Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, downtown; 877/2835385
MARCH 28
HONNA NEIGHBORHOOD-WIDE YARD SALE
(SEE PAGE 38)
MARCH 30
HONNA NEW RESIDENT/NEW MEMBER
MEET & GREET (SEE PAGE 29)
APRIL 10-12
Tampa Bay Blues Festival, Vinoy Park; 502-5000
APRIL 13
Tampa Bay Job & Career Fair, Coliseum; tampabayjobfair.com
APRIL 17
APRIL 18-19
40 Annual Mainsail Art Fair, Vinoy Park
th
APRIL 18
Earth Day St. Petersburg, South Straub Park; stpeteearthday.com
APRIL 24-26
St. Anthonys Triathlon, North Straub Park and other locations;
satriathlon.com
APRIL 25
2ND ANNUAL HONNA GALA (SEE PAGE 6)
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APRIL 30-MAY 3
10th Annual Sunscreen Film Festival, various locations; sunscreenfilmfestival.com
MAY 3
HONNA GARDEN STROLL (SEE PAGE 15)
MAY 15
MAY 15-17
Tampa Bay Boat Show, The Trop; tampabayboatshow.com
RECURRING EVENTS
(see Events calendar at www.stpete.org for the many more opportunities and details and any changes in these schedules)
SUNDAY
Yoga + Dali, Dali Museum; 823-3767
Hot Gatherings, Cool Conversations (2nd) Museum of Fine Arts
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY & SUNDAY
Yoga, Sunken Gardens; 551-3102
MONDAY
Art Bites, (2nd) Museum of Fine Arts; 896-2667
Chess Club, (2nd) Main Library; 892-5296
TUESDAY
New Parents Gallery Gathering, (2nd) Museum of Fine Arts;
896-2667
Hoop Dancing and Kids Hoop Dancing, Sunken Gardens;
551-3102
Friends of Decorative Arts Lectures, (2nd) Museum of Fine
Arts; 896-2667
TUESDAY, THURSDAY & SATURDAY
(NOVEMBER-MARCH)
Kids & Kubs softball games, North Shore Park; 893-7441
WEDNESDAY
Coffee Talk, (2nd) Museum of Fine Arts; 896-2667
Coffee with a Curator, (1st) Dali Museum; 823-3767
Hoop Dancing, Sunken Garden; 551-3102
Library LEGO Mania, (1st) Mirror Lake Library; 893-7268
Roll Over and Read, (3rd) Mirror Lake Library; 893-7268
WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY
Terrific Tots, Great Explorations; 821-8992
THURSDAY
EDGE District Farmers Market, (3rd) Central at 11th
Specials at Museums, (extended hours and reduced admission)
Dali Museum, Chihuly Collection and Museum of Fine Arts
Kids Yoga, Sunken Garden; 551-3102
UNCHartED Random Culture, Museum of Fine Arts
Porch Party, (3rd) Museum of Fine Arts
The Genius Next Door, (3rd) Dali Museum; 823-3767
Archaeology Lecture Series, (3rd) Weedon Island Preserve; 4636500

Our Town Conversations with St. Pete Mythmakers, (last) Dali
Museum; 823-3767
Wee-time at Weedon, (2nd & 4th) Weedon Island Preserve; 463-6500
Story Time for Families, Dali Museum; 823-3767
Second Thursday on the Plaza, (2nd) Mahaffey Theater
Book Club @MFA, (2nd) Museum of Fine Arts; 896-2667
FRIDAY
Garden Tour, Sunken Gardens; 551-3102

St. Pete Shuffle, Shuffleboard Courts; 822-2083
Get Downtown Music Series, (1st) Central Avenue b/w 2nd-3rd
Great Weedon Bird Quest, (2nd) Weedon Island Preserve; 463-6500
Food Trucks Around Town, (3rd) Pier - Dolphin parking lot; 6677001
Founders Corner Fresh Market, 431 Southwest Blvd N; 490-9161
Explore the Universe, Planetarium Show St. Petersburg College/
Gibbs campus
BUSINESS-RELATED
MARCH 4
Introduction to Business Startup
MARCH 4, 11, 18, 25
1 Million Cups (local entrepreneurs present their startups)
MARCH 5
Intellectual Property Anyone?
MARCH 9, 16, 23, 30
Entrepreneurial Academy
MARCH 10
Creating Your Web Presence
MARCH 12
Social Media
How to Do Business with the City of St. Pete
SATURDAY
Saturday Morning Market, Al Lang parking lot
Storytime at the Market, (2nd) Al Lang parking lot
Breakfast with Dali and Families, (1st) Dali Museum; 823-3767
Dilly Dally with Dali, Dali Museum; 823-3767
Horticulture Workshop, Sunken Gardens; 551-3102
Kidding Around Yoga, (1st & 3rd) Museum of Fine Arts; 896-2667
Yoga & Family, (1st) Museum of Fine Arts; 896-2667
Dali & Beyond Film Series, Dali Museum; 823-3767
Take 5 with the Director, (2nd) Museum of Fine Arts; 896-2667
2nd Saturday Art Walks/Gallery Walk, (2nd) various downtown locations; 323-ARTS
Weedon Guided Hikes, Weedon Island Preserve; 463-6500
Walking Mural Tour, 501 Central
Needlecraft Club, (2nd & 4th) Mirror Lake Library; 893-7268
Drumming @ the MFA, (2nd & 4th) Museum of Fine Arts; 896-2667
Founders Corner Fresh Market, 431 SW Blvd N; 490-9161
Family Day in the Gardens, Sunken Gardens; 551-3102
St. Petersburg Preservation Walking Tours, various locations;
824-7802
MARCH 17
Business Startup Basics
SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Architecture Docent Tour, Dali Museum; 823-3767
MARCH 31
Advanced QuickBooks Q&A
MARCH 18
Introduction to Business Financing
Franchising 101: Exploring the Myths & Facts
in Franchising
MARCH 19
Marketing Your Business Online
MARCH 24
QuickBooks: Online & Beyond Benefit from Cloud Accounting & Apps
MARCH 25
Successfully Launching Your Small Business: Grand
Opening & Beyond
MARCH 26
Disaster Prep/Recovery for Small Business Owners
SBA Loans & Programs
(see calendar at www.stpete.org for more opportunities

and details and any changes in these schedules)
Renters Welcome
Are You a Renter?
Of course youre a part of The Old NE.

And wed welcome you as a member of
the neighborhood association.
Come join HONNA!
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Plant Rant
Magical Advice from the Magic Kingdom
ou know youre a plantaholic like Flora if the No. 1

reason you visit Florida theme parks is to see the lush,
colorful landscaping. While your family finds thrills on
the amusement rides, youre happy just looking at all those plants.
Its like youve died and gone to flower heaven!
The holy grail of theme park plant madness is, of course, found
at Epcot in Orlando, where the Annual International Flower and
Garden Festival runs March 4 to May 17 and features millions of
flowers, HGTV workshops and garden-themed concerts.
Closer to
home, Busch
Gardens in
Tam p a i s a
plant lovers
dream with its
themed gardens, topiaries
and containers
bursting with
insanely perfect blooms.
Never mind
those crazy
roller coastersthe real
attractions
are all those
plants that
change with
each season.
Flora has
visited both
parks, and she is happy to report that she got the inside scoop
from their garden experts! The good news, they say, is that we
can do the same things in our home gardens as they do, but we
just cant do it on the same scale. Thats just fine by Flora, whod
rather plant a small flower topiary instead of a 25-foot moss figure

of a Disney character.
Thanks to the experts, Flora knows how to get theme park color
into our own gardens this springwithout a full-time staff of workers changing out bedding plants every season.
The secret is containers. Growing plants in pots, tubs, baskets or
anything that holds soil is the easiest way to energize your outdoor
space. Now for the super secret: rotate your showy plants in and out
of pots so theres always something fresh and blooming.
For instance, the impatiens that have looked so good all winter
probably need to move to a shadier location as our weather heats
up. Rotate in heat-and-sun-loving geraniums in their place, and
voilayou have showy color for a new season!
Heres more advice from those theme park gardeners:
Use large containers. They hold more soil, more nutrients
and more roots, which means a healthier plant and less
watering. Unglazed terra cotta containers and cheap plastic
pots dry out the fastest.
Drainage holes prevent root rot. Make holes with a drill
or sharp tool hammered into the bottom of the container. For
ceramic, concrete and terra cotta, use a masonry drill bit and
flow water onto the surface when drilling. Or use a slightly
smaller plastic pot (with drainage holes) inside the container.
Use a clean container. If youre reusing a planter, remove
and discard the old soil, clean the inside using dish detergent
and household bleach and rinse thoroughly.
Use high-quality potting soil. It should contain ingredients
such as sphagnum peat moss, vermiculite, perlite, aged composted forest products or sand (to help soil retain moisture),
nutrients and oxygen. If your soil is top quality, theres no
need to line the bottom of pot with pebbles. Avoid potting mix
with time-release fertilizer because it could burn plant roots.
Fertilize often. Container plants are big feeders. Regularly
apply a time-release fertilizer plus use a half-strength solution of 20-20-20 water soluble fertilizer every time you
water.
Now for the fun partwhat to plant!
In sun-loving containers, early spring favorites include pansies,
impatiens, snapdragons, petunias, stock and bright yellow and
orange citron (which resembles a cabbage plant). Deep yellow
marigolds, brilliant red salvia and geraniums in a variety of shades
can weather warmer temperatures.
In shade, use a colorful, hardy anchor plant, such as: Mammy
croton; variegated varieties (Gold Capella and Trinette) of dwarf
schefflera; the tall, stalk-like ti plant in reddish shades and variegated varieties; and yellow Florida Sunset and deep orange-red
Maui varieties of ixora, which produce flower clusters. Next, add
vibrant seasonal plants around the anchor plant, such as ornamental
bromeliads, hanging orchids and the succulent kalanchoe. Look
for Kalanchoe Calandiva, which produces multiple, rose-shaped
flowers in shades of purple, pink, orange, red and white. Leafy
caladiums are a good choice as well.
Flora has her own favorites, too. Elephant ear (Colocasia) in
green, black, brown and variegated varieties makes a striking anchor
plant. Green or deep purple ornamental sweet potato vine (Ipomoea)
is a pretty plant that cascades from pots. Sometimes Flora throws in
an artsy flower stake or outdoor doo-dad to add a finishing touch.
Flora Adorer is the nom de bloom of an Old NE resident with extensive

knowledge about plants and vegetation.
Page 36
A Garden Lost
even Oaks [see page one] may have been named for
its majestic live oaks (actually, there are eight), but its
grounds were also home to an impressive collection of palms,
crotons, dracaena, Hawaiian ti plants and other mature tropical foliage. With the demolition of the house, a lovely garden
was also lost.
An avid gardener, most recent homeowner Dr. Edgar
Buren had posted homemade plant markers throughout the
property. The common and botanical names of plants were
meticulously painted on black tiles, which were glued onto
copper stakes.Ornate concrete planters filled mostly with mature dracaena were placed
throughout the property,
which even up to demolition time looked well
cared-for and tidy. Still remaining under the gigantic
Seven Oaks monument
was a red bowling ball (in
place of a gazing ball?).
Obviously, someonethe
doctor? had a sense of
humor. For many years, a
large placard displayed on
the side yard proclaimed
that In 19[something-orother], nothing happened
here.
Join us for the 1st Annual Bocce Ball Tournament

to benefit the Downtown Waterfront Parks Foundation
Saturday, March 7, 2015 from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Elva Rouse Park
(North Shore Drive and between 10th & 13th Avenues NE)
$25.00 Admission - Player or Spectator
Teams of Two - Elimination Tournament followed by open play

All equipment provided - Instruction will be available onsite
Maggie on the Move Food Truck & Cash Bar Available
(Portion of F&B proceeds to benefit the Waterfront Parks Foundation)
Get tickets online at www.BocceBallStPete.org

Sponsored by:
Downtown Waterfront Parks Foundation is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit corporation. Tax ID# 46-1298072. A copy of the official registration and financial information may
be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services on their website (www.800helpfla.com) or by calling toll free 1-800-435-7352 within the state. Registration does
not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by the state.
IN THE HE A RT OF IT A LL
Westminster
Palms
WestminsterRetirement.com
939 Beach Drive NE
(727) 456-7103
Enjoy the best of all worlds at Westminster Palms, the full-service choice in
senior living in the heart of Historic Old Northeast. We offer a lifestyle that
enhances and invigorates your life, with the security of a continuum of care.
Call us today to learn more about the great lifestyle and
remarkable people of Westminster Palms!
Page 37
Saturday, March 28, 2015

8am until 1pm
THE HISTORIC OLD NORTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION (HONNA)

INVITES YOU TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD-WIDE YARD SALE
To be included on our map that will be distributed at Westminster Presbyterian Church
at 126 11th Avenue NE to potential buyers Saturday, please follow the instructions below.
This event will be broadly publicized.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
1. You must be a member of HONNA and live in The Historic ONE to be listed on our map. If you
are not already a member of HONNA, join now! Mail the application found on page 16 of this
newsletter and a check to HONNA or you can register and pay online at www.honna.org.
2. To be included in our yard sale map, we need: (a) your address including N or NE; (b) a brief
listing of items for sale; (c) if your sale will be on the sidewalk or in alley. You can e-mail to
yardsale@honna.org or register online at http://honna.org/events/yard-sale.
3. We are encouraging a donation (tax deductible) of $10 or 10% of your earnings. Donations will
be utilized for neighborhood projects selected by the HONNA Board. Once you have registered
we will send a self-addressed envelope in which you may return your donation. You can also
donate online by visiting www.honna.org/store.
RSVP BY SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2015

Dont let items pile up in your garage! Donate to Goodwill, which will have a
truck located off North Shore Drive NE in the tennis court parking lot.
Donation time will be from 11am-3pm on that Saturday.
Page 38
DIRECTORY OF NEWSLETTER ADVERTISERS

As you consider the purchase of products and contracting services, please consider these businesses.
Many are owned or operated by your neighbors who support this newsletter and your neighborhood.
You will find more information about them in their ads, which appear in this issue.
Accounting/Taxes
Pest Protection Service
Vernon & Vernon 727/393-1922
Safer Home Services 727/800-2992;

www.saferhomeservices.com
Auction Gallery
Myers Auction Gallery 727/823-3249; www.myersfineart.com
Brewing & Growing Supplies

Avid Brew Company 727/388-6756; www.avidbrew.com
Contractors/Builders/Architects
Greg Cahue Handyman Services 727/460-8609;
gcahue1@tampabay.rr.com
H.E. Feldman & Son 727/409-3873; www.hefeldman.com
Historic Shed 813/333-2249; www.HistoricShed.com
Quality Home Renovators 727/437-6200;
www.QHRbuilds.com
Tim Rhode, Architect 727/823-1566; www.trhode.com
Strobel.Design.Build 727/321-5588; www.strobeldesignbuild.com
Dental
Northeast Orthodontics 727/954-3440;
www.northeastorthodontics.com
Pet Services
A Walk Around the Block 727/483-4554;

www.aWalkAroundTheBlock.com
Realtors/Real Estate/Rentals
Natalie DeVicente, Broker/Southern Roots Realty
727/498-1673; www.southernrootsrealty.com
GetMoreOffers 727/942-2929; www.getmoreoffers.com
JJ & The Z 727/344-9191; www.JJandtheZ.com
Sharon Kantner, Realtor/Smith & Associates Real Estate
727/278-5866; www.smithandassociates.com/Real-EstateAgent/sharon-kantner/66365
Team Old Northeast 727/773-6072, 727/365-7661;
www.coldwellbanker.com/agents/Dawn-Greenidge-33704
Terrier Properties 727/895-6060; www.terrierproperties.com
The Vann Team 727/510-0265; www.vannteam.com
Bob Watts, Realtor 727/647-3300; www.wattsrg.com
Recreational
Education/Tutoring
Kumon Math & Reading Center 727/822-4016;
www.kumon.com/st-petersburg-east
Groceries/Gas Station
Old Northeast General Store 727/914-4936
Health, Fitness, Beauty & Wellness

Acupuncture & Herbal Therapies 727/551-0857;
www.acuherbals.com
Discount Med Company 727/895-7100
Divine Dermatology 727/528-0321;
www.divinedermatology.com
MA Fitness 727/392-3198; www.martialartskickboxing.com
VseV Skin Care 727/560-6644; www.VseV.skincaretherapy.net
Aqua Wave Pool Maintenance 727/534-1872;

www.aquawavepoolservice.com
Boaters Republic 727/578-0404; www.boatersrepublic.com
Relocation Services
House to Home Relocation 727/388-2651;
www.hthrelocation.com
Senior Living
Westminster Palms 727/456-7103;

www.WestminsterRetirement.com
Home Accessories
ARTicles 727/898-6061; www.articlesstpete.com
Insurance
Llewellyn Insurance 727/894-5555; www.Llewellyninsurance.com
Interior Design
Vintage Interiors 727/322-1033; www.vintageinteriors-stpete.com
William Powell Design 727/399-7504; www.WPArchitect.com
Landscaping & Design

Florida Native Landscape 727/415-0302;
www.floridanativelandscape.com
Legal
Networking Education
Community Involvement
Networking * Education * Community Involvement

Monthly meetings held on the 2nd Wednesday of every month.
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at
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Neighborhood-wide Yard Sale, Meet & Greet,

Easter Egg Hunt, Gala, Garden Stroll
(see Upcoming Events p.1)
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IN THIS ISSUE

Demolition of Seven Oaks

Danial Ruth on Neighborhood Associations
Garden Stroll
The Periwinkle Project
Conflict Resolution
Trader Joe's Opens
Container Planting
Doggone It!
... and much more!
Sold over 117 Homes in 2014.

We Live and Work in St. Petersburg.
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Candlelight Tour Wrap Up........................ 7

March 28 -- Neighborhood-wide Yard Sale (page 38)

Celebrating 100 Years

St. Petes Jewel

Preserving the Character of The Old Northeast

Historic Preservation Alert:

t is ironic to see an article in the Tampa Bay Times dated

the most valuable neighborhoods in the City economically and in

Preservation in Florida, published by the Center for Government

2 Qtrs 3Qtrs 1Year

The Newsletter of the Historic Old

Historic Old Northeast Neighborhood News

Lillian and Perry Snell's house on Coffee Pot Boulevard at

join the HONNA Historic Preservation Committee by contacting

The Historic Old Northeast its unique sense of place. Perhaps it is

the neighborhood in those medians and other public spaces for

540 4th Street North

on our website at honna.org/newsletter

Historic Old Northeast Neighborhood News

s we went to press, neighborhood residents were

President Peter Motzenbecker (petermotz@aol.com) in advance

Robin Reed and Susan Rebillot, Co-Chairs

Traffic & Safety

Ron Magray, Chair

Historic Old Northeast Neighborhood News

exponentially when you drive distracted, increase your speed, run

Jay Weisberg, Chair

Rick Carson, Editor

Public & Strategic Policy

Shaun Amarnani and Nikki Nate, Co-Chairs

Council of Neighborhood Associations

Jay Weisberg, HONNA Representative

Historic Old Northeast Neighborhood News

Mark Your Calendars!

The Second Annual HONNA Gala will beSaturday, April

Like our neighborhood?

Volunteer with one of our committees!

OFFICERS and BOARD

To contact an officer or Board member via e-mail, go to honna.org/get-involved/

Your volunteer involvement in one of our committees will

To contact a chair via e-mail, go to

where you can click on the name of the person you

Historic Old Northeast Neighborhood News

Home Tour a Sweet Holiday Treat

by Cathy Weisberg, Tour Committee Chair

booklet The enthusiasm and dedication of all the Tour committee

A Business Run By Your Neighbors!

GREG CAHUE HANDYMAN

Were Experienced Move Managers

Manage your move

Bonded & Insured

Historic Old Northeast Neighborhood News

HONNA Officers and Board Members

Peter Motzenbecker -- President (10th

Shaun Amarnani(21st Avenue NE) is

en of the Year Nominee, Chamber of Commerce; and Leadership

Historic Old Northeast Neighborhood News

HONNA Activities and Accomplishments During 2014

Meetings, Socials and Community

sale of award-winning HONNA publication, Souvenir of St. Petersburg: Views

for residents to display

Partnered with St. Pete Preservation and the City on get-

ting North Ward School designated an historic building;