On May 20, 1913, Florida lost the driving force behind much of its early growth. Through a mix of hotels, railroads, and determined vision, Henry Morrison […]

On May 19, 2004, Florida lost one of its most recognizable business leaders when drugstore pioneer Jack Eckerd died at 91. For decades, his name was […]

Bird Malcolm Latham spent more than half a century helping shape St. Petersburg’s growth, arriving in 1907 to take charge of a struggling electric light plant […]

On May 17, 1991, the Tampa Bay Storm opened their first training camp at the Florida Suncoast Dome (today’s Tropicana Field) after relocating from Pittsburgh. Under […]

On May 15, 1947, Florida’s governor signed the act that officially made the Florida State College for Women coeducational and changed the name to Florida State […]

On May 16, 2017, the Tampa Bay Rays wrapped up a road series in Cleveland with an unforgettable burst of power. Over three games against the […]

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 […]