S2 Ep2137: ARTS ALIVE! St. Pete Catalyst's Bill DeYoung & Author LL Kirchner

S2 Ep2189: Historic Gas Plant Press Conference 7-2-26

On July 2, 2026, St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch officially announced his selection of The Burg Bid team, led by St. Pete-based Blake Investment Partners (in partnership with Related Group), to take over the massive redevelopment of the 86-acre Historic Gas Plant District. This decision marks a major turning point for the city following the collapse of the previous Hines-Rays stadium and mixed-use agreement earlier in 2025. Key Elements of Blake Investment Partners' "The Burg Bid" Proposal: * Massive Housing Commitment: The estimated $8 billion plan promises the largest delivery of affordable and workforce housing in city history, projected at more than 3,600 units (to be delivered both on- and off-site). * Cultural & Public Space: A planned 15-acre central park anchored by a "Museum Row," featuring a brand-new building for the Woodson African American Museum of Florida as its centerpiece. * Economic & Community Focus: The plan features a dedicated workforce training and small-business success center, 400,000 square feet of retail space, and office space managed alongside partners like Stadler Development. * Honoring the Legacy: The team established a "Historic Gas Plant Visionary Panel," a volunteer advisory committee made up of leaders from over 20 local organizations to ensure the site honors the predominantly Black neighborhood that was displaced decades ago. A Two-Pronged Approach In addition to the Blake Investment Partners selection for the main 58-acre portion of the property, Mayor Welch simultaneously selected the Pinellas County Housing Authority to develop a standalone, 7-story, 80-unit affordable senior housing community on a city-owned parcel at 1659 Third Ave. S.  What Happens Next? The selection moves the project into its next formal phase. Mayor Welch and city staff will now begin negotiating a formal term sheet and contract. The proposal will then head to the Community Benefits Advisory Council (CBAC) for vetting before going to the St. Petersburg City Council for final approval. Audio from City of St. Petersburg. Picture: Spectrum Bay News 9. #stpete #stpetefl #historicgasplant #blakeinvestmentpartners #tampabay #radio #radiostpete

S2 Ep2187: WORK IS THIRD Dawn Hunter: Redfining Health with Jen Fry

WE DON'T ALL HAVE THE SAME 24 HOURS | REDEFINING HEALTH WITH JEN FRY What does health actually look like — when you factor in ADHD, night owl energy, systemic barriers, and the courage to say the hard thing out loud? In this episode, I sit down with Jen Fry — conflict resolution coach, speaker, tech entrepreneur, and author of I Said No: How to Have a Backbone and Boundaries Without Being a Jerk — for a wide-ranging conversation about redefining health on our own terms. We talk about why "we all have the same 24 hours" is a myth that ignores real systemic barriers, how to have direct conversations without blowing things up, what it means to be a villager in your community, and why the consequence you're afraid of might already be happening. This one goes places. Come curious. 📚 Guest Info * Website: https://jenfrytalks.com [https://jenfrytalks.com] * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jenfrytalks [https://www.facebook.com/jenfrytalks] * Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/jenfrytalks [https://twitter.com/jenfrytalks] * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenfrytalks [https://www.instagram.com/jenfrytalks] * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jenfrytalks [https://www.youtube.com/@jenfrytalks] 📚 Resources Mentioned I Said No: How to Have a Backbone and BoundariesWithout Being a Jerk by Jen Fry — available on her website (includes signed copy + bookmark + sticker) or on Amazon and Barnes & Noble Let’s Stay Connected 🎧Subscribe to the show! 📬Subscribe to ⁠The Joyful Rebellion Newsletter: https://thedawnlab.kit.com/joyfulrebellion [https://thedawnlab.kit.com/joyfulrebellion] 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_dawn_hunter [https://www.instagram.com/the_dawn_hunter]

S2 Ep2186: "America 250" Flag Raising Ceremony St. Pete City Hall 7-1-26

Broadcast live on 96.7 FM and RadioStPete.com [http://RadioStPete.com].  #america250 #stpete #stpetefl #tampabay #radio #radiostpete

S2 Ep2185: Grand Central District Weekly Update 6/30/26

In this week's Grand Central District Update, District Coordinator Audrey Dingeman reflects on the tremendous success of the St. Pete Pride Street Festival, thanking the thousands of attendees, local businesses, volunteers, sponsors, city staff, and public safety teams who helped make the celebration unforgettable. Beyond Pride, Audrey shares how the Grand Central District Association continues working year-round to strengthen the district through business support, community partnerships, neighborhood improvements, and long-term initiatives like the Trails Crossing project. The episode also shines a spotlight on one of the district's most historic institutions—Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 39. As Florida's oldest VFW post and a national leader in LGBTQ+ veteran inclusion, Post 39 continues its legacy of service while welcoming new commander Chris Arnold, Executive Director of the Grand Central District Association. Finally, Audrey encourages listeners to support Grand Central's locally owned shops, restaurants, breweries, galleries, and small businesses throughout the summer, reminding everyone that every visit and every purchase helps keep the district vibrant and thriving. Learn more about upcoming events, membership, volunteer opportunities, and community initiatives at grandcentraldistrict.org [http://grandcentraldistrict.org]. #grandcentral #stpete #stpetepride #centralavenuestpete

S2 Ep2184: MOREAN ARTS June Bunch Previews July Events & Exhibits

Saturday, July 11, 5-8pm will be the opening night of 4 shows: Sugar High: 2026 Members Show [https://x7di6qabb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PUPx6KYyiDXb4e2R_5pHsHoDRc9ByJ3UySJnnY50w5Npih5x4XLpFTQvRHOfLoYPP3UawRNe4vYFtGDkAYFtsIo-8qs9o_wccGFizRUzSTt6eN-wcQjv8pRliv2AygRVae-gsUj7vsl6C2u6i4xsRKUjQUBhqsqUwAbgSDMRZtFidn09pwl0h3mrIzZfMzeEztaYB687rYrygbW_SdRC3EYsdlyE0nXA&c=THY1oTPJP2UQWnhagUJT6WH_xpBfddEXgPItDgLFf1nw8fJBeAQUuw==&ch=EgFwLfZQPA7czOAFu7c5tUJz9OxvgO3LnNLZAy-W4kTQ0ECZfFW8ww==], Neverne Covington: Into the Mystic [https://x7di6qabb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PUPx6KYyiDXb4e2R_5pHsHoDRc9ByJ3UySJnnY50w5Npih5x4XLpFVHtAdUpQFYzvUDf5ewDqIHx3yeICAEeWI-RstT3e9_kNw5vOrGEcT6WNXfZvHeFYvQ6UwLnEXWi1rNBckq7KeHgLnjGMYvfvvfmiV-wIiy-aYsvRjpZHXwl5-marlV1ubvr4kl_lbGe4k_wwzNSSJDJD37csRgkFIr2uNrHmuCgpruhc3ToOic=&c=THY1oTPJP2UQWnhagUJT6WH_xpBfddEXgPItDgLFf1nw8fJBeAQUuw==&ch=EgFwLfZQPA7czOAFu7c5tUJz9OxvgO3LnNLZAy-W4kTQ0ECZfFW8ww==], It’s Been a Privilege: Ceramics from the Giordano Collection [https://x7di6qabb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PUPx6KYyiDXb4e2R_5pHsHoDRc9ByJ3UySJnnY50w5Npih5x4XLpFVHtAdUpQFYzcXKTQmlA6vKXh8B3vcJyucNx0dB2zyPR0BB-1HgcudD6SEeQ-8R5eBPyzhyrBb-1onO2-7W02u4zOW7Tija-OfY93VkAPVXIKxk7lOq_HORAEt89DoUmINK_J5Onf1exd-yGBlUp5JYDN4O0EiiK_1AA-Mwzc7Ao5qWyAfHaSNcjXoFzAy8deKz7xlv-Vw8zVAAqBRhUGLQ=&c=THY1oTPJP2UQWnhagUJT6WH_xpBfddEXgPItDgLFf1nw8fJBeAQUuw==&ch=EgFwLfZQPA7czOAFu7c5tUJz9OxvgO3LnNLZAy-W4kTQ0ECZfFW8ww==] and JOYLAND: Benaiah Cusack [https://x7di6qabb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PUPx6KYyiDXb4e2R_5pHsHoDRc9ByJ3UySJnnY50w5Npih5x4XLpFVHtAdUpQFYzadX1FflaTeAECOQ5km0LF-Ic1neCy4NgdwoCH9eVxLmrdzYhElVvfMHUSvMaYlxi-kHRGnwTyFq80TkHM_8vqsHqZqrY52ZqZZCIJY3yHaA-JlyI2JfmRHJmRAeS4tOn15iS5kdKvrMtrNFkk17YEQ==&c=THY1oTPJP2UQWnhagUJT6WH_xpBfddEXgPItDgLFf1nw8fJBeAQUuw==&ch=EgFwLfZQPA7czOAFu7c5tUJz9OxvgO3LnNLZAy-W4kTQ0ECZfFW8ww==] at the Morean Arts Center and 2 shows at the Morean Center for Clay, including Universal Narratives: A Group Show Presented by Taylor Robenalt [https://x7di6qabb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PUPx6KYyiDXb4e2R_5pHsHoDRc9ByJ3UySJnnY50w5Npih5x4XLpFVHtAdUpQFYz89C27tcr47PqIBTHvz7lICCyuAEV1Tzj7Xy4JJlpHclC4t9oJkpOGo46u7pEVJtvUfPp-mo8lnYbWFu-nps7in5g7dR5Vyk-3022sfYb_mLOE5oPv-gAwQ4JDgRppoDjtSX37dr-UhIUgH2R_C8I3dW3_sEdT8ZarAtdFPpHt_g=&c=THY1oTPJP2UQWnhagUJT6WH_xpBfddEXgPItDgLFf1nw8fJBeAQUuw==&ch=EgFwLfZQPA7czOAFu7c5tUJz9OxvgO3LnNLZAy-W4kTQ0ECZfFW8ww==] and Lily Denhoff: Presence and Perspective [https://x7di6qabb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PUPx6KYyiDXb4e2R_5pHsHoDRc9ByJ3UySJnnY50w5Npih5x4XLpFVHtAdUpQFYzcvcxR742rO24qpxymd7LSwg3rnKD4pX6g5KDTMrkHFm_Sml1rl3O2FaO33cDJ4cQscQBU77V49bPHMpcJRmq_AtlDY0QfLIKLVN5-nwUikqkDKpwpohrTMOED1rowhb4Src9GghHWNadGfLRM-keBHM6vw5tIQ761R1RA4XU-FY=&c=THY1oTPJP2UQWnhagUJT6WH_xpBfddEXgPItDgLFf1nw8fJBeAQUuw==&ch=EgFwLfZQPA7czOAFu7c5tUJz9OxvgO3LnNLZAy-W4kTQ0ECZfFW8ww==]. More details below: Note: On Friday, 7/10, from 5-7PM, there will be a preview night at the Morean Arts Center as well! Preview Night: July 10, 5-7PM   On View: July 11 – September 23 Morean Arts Center: 719 Central Ave Sugar High, our annual members show, welcomes viewers to appreciate and recognize our artist members and celebrate their talent.  The 2026 members exhibition presents nearly 150 works of art with the theme of excess and things we hate to love, as well as a joyful sense of color, chaos and childlike wonder. INTO THE MYSTIC Preview Night: July 10, 5-7PM   On View: July 11 – September 23 Morean Arts Center: 719 Central Ave Find oils, oil sticks, and wax on canvas, with layers that inform the next as each brushstroke or mark becomes the landscape of a surface. Covington's drawings, prints, paintings and sculpture explore childhood, language, landscape, memory, and the gothic south.   “Rhythm, pattern, and the repetition of color dictate my process and the direction each work will take,” Covington says. “In my work I strive to reveal nature’s known, unknown and unknowable entities.” IT'S BEEN A PRIVILEGE On View: July 11 – September 23  Morean Arts Center: 719 Central Ave Beloved local artist and Morean staff member Rob Giordano (1951-2015) amassed a substantial ceramics collection, adhering to the philosophy that it was a privilege to be able to own work by artists he admired and wished to support. His wife Linda has chosen to share their collection with our community in this meaningful exhibition and sale. Visitors will have the opportunity to see and purchase works by familiar artists including Russ Gustafson-Hilton, Alan Johnson, Matthew Schiemann, and Don and Cristina Williams, among many others, with a few works created by Rob himself. JOYLAND  On View: July 3 – August 8  Morean Arts Center: 719 Central Ave Inspired by imaginary coastal spaces, ocean light, rhythmic movement, tropical color, the energy of street art, and a hint of the cosmic, this body of work explores environments that feel both vibrant and introspective. Layered surfaces, fluid forms, and bold color interactions create an atmosphere that moves between dreamscape and memory—places that do not exist, yet feel familiar. The work balances playfulness with reflection, inviting moments of connection, engagement, and emotional escape. UNIVERSAL NARRATIVES On View: July 11 – September 5  Morean Center for Clay: 420 22nd St S Art has long been a powerful medium for storytelling, preserving history, and expressing personal and collective experiences.  Ceramics, with its tactile and transformative qualities, provides a unique avenue for artists to shape narratives in a tangible form. This group exhibition brings artists from various backgrounds to create ceramic works telling compelling stories. PRESENCE & PERSPECTIVE On View: July 11 – August 1 Morean Center for Clay: 420 22nd St S This perspective exhibition showcases the work created by Lily Denhoff in the first year of her residency at the Morean Center for Clay. Each of the ceramic surfaces are derived from the synergistic surrender that accompanies the woodfiring process. This discovery based body of work is a record of material research and different wood kilns/ firing techniques. Using an interdisciplinary consideration of material, she creates forms that express both literal and spiritual function. Through a play of scale and softness, each piece becomes a collaborative exploration of presence. #junebunch #moreanarts #moreancenterforclay #art #stpete