Local artist Paul Eppling (1949–2016) was a beloved metal sculptor whose work became a distinctive part of the city’s visual landscape. He saw potential where others […]

The Aquatarium opened in 1964 and quickly became one of Pinellas County’s most memorable tourist attractions. Located on 17 acres between 64th and 66th avenues right […]

On Mother’s Day, 2026, the Museum of History is celebrating Sarah Williams, known as the “Mother of St. Petersburg,” whose quiet determination helped shape the future […]

On May 9, 1933, a newly reorganized community acting troupe in St. Petersburg officially adopted the name St. Petersburg Little Theatre, marking a defining moment in […]

On May 8, 2008, the Tampa Bay Rays were still early in a season no one quite saw coming. The team was young, hungry, and starting […]

F.A. Davis arrived in St. Petersburg in the 1890s with a habit of thinking big. After establishing a successful publishing company in Philadelphia, he came south […]

On May 6, 1864, the Civil War reached a turning point on Florida’s west coast when Union forces captured Fort Brooke and the small town of […]

On May 5, 1961, the United States took a decisive step into the Space Age when Alan Shepard became the first American to travel into space. […]

On May 4, 1992, a new landmark splashed its way into Florida history when Splash Mountain opened at Magic Kingdom. The log-flume attraction quickly became one […]