If you love St. Pete's bungalows, craftsman cottages and the stories tucked inside their walls, mark your calendar for Preserve the 'Burg’s annual Restoration & Design Expo, Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the storied St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club in St. Pete’s Historic Mirror Lake neighborhood.
The free community event celebrating National Historic Preservation Month offers homeowners, history lovers and neighborhood advocates an opportunity to connect with the people and resources keeping St. Pete's historic fabric alive.
"St. Petersburg's historic neighborhoods are invaluable, and so is the knowledge it takes to care for them," said Manny Leto, Executive Director of Preserve the 'Burg. "The Restoration & Design Expo was built to put that knowledge directly into the hands of the people who need it most: homeowners, history lovers, and the neighbors who want to make sure these places are still standing and thriving for the next generation.”
EXPLORE, CONNECT AND DISCOVER
More than two-dozen expo vendors include specialists in historic restoration, period-appropriate home décor and vintage-inspired design. Attendees can explore the architectural styles that define St. Petersburg's most beloved neighborhoods, learn about resources available to property owners and community advocates, and get face time with the tradespeople who do this work every day.
The first 25 guests will receive a signed, limited edition print by nationally recognized illustrator Alli Arnold. Other work by Arnold will be available for sale at the Expo.
Guided tours of the Historic Mirror Lake neighborhood will offer attendees an up-close look at some of the city's most distinctive and storied architecture.
Whether you're mid-restoration on a bungalow, beginning to research your home's past, hunting for vintage décor or simply proud of what makes St. Pete's neighborhoods special, the Restoration & Design Expo has something for you.
The event is presented in partnership with the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation, coinciding with the Trust's Preserve Florida Conference taking place May 14-15 in St. Petersburg.
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Florida Trust for Historic Preservation President and CEO Melissa Wyllie will present on the organization's Preservation Toolkit, a practical, hands-on resource designed to guide advocates and communities through the historic preservation process.
Lisa Gilmore, Principal Designer and CEO of Lisa Gilmore Design brings her signature approach to the Expo with "Old Soul, Bold Style: Designing Your Historic Home Authentically." Known for interiors that honor a home's heritage without sacrificing livability or personality, Gilmore will offer a masterclass in threading the needle between preservation and personal style.
Jenny Wolfe, President of Planning 2 Preserve will present “How to Make Small Changes for Better Resiliency." Drawing on her extensive experience in St. Augustine and Charleston, Wolfe will offer practical, effective improvements to address sea level rise and extreme heat while balancing historic preservation values. Thinking about remodeling an older or historic home? Don't swing that sledgehammer just yet.
John Barie, a Preservation Award-winning architect and owner of John Barie Design, LLC, will present "Old House, New Life: A Guide to Thoughtful Renovation." Barie shows you how to plan a renovation project the right way, from preserving historic charm to making modern updates that work for today's living.
Vendors
American Institute of Architects, Tampa Bay Chapter
American Institute of Architects, Tampa Bay Chapter "Ask an Architect" booth
Austin Historical
Boone Architectural Restoration LLC
Cask Construction
City of St. Pete, Urban Planning & Historic Preservation
Craftsman Rose Garden
Florida Public Archaeology Network
Florida Trust
Heritage Village
John Barie Architects
Levell Homes
Lisa Gilmore Design
Manglitter Studio
Pinellas County Historic Preservation Board
Preservan Tampa Bay
Preserve the 'Burg
Revolution Contractors
Sherwin Williams
Southern Roots Realty
St Petersburg Shuffleboard Club
St. Petersburg Library System
St. Petersburg Museum of History
The Faux Zone
Window Classics Corporation
Our next awards will take place on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at the historic Palladium Theater.
The Expo is presented in partnership with the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation and their Preserve Florida Conference, taking place May 14 and 15 in St. Petersburg.
