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SUMMARY:Beers on the Pier - Presented by J.J. Taylor Distributing
DESCRIPTION:The Spanish first delivered beer to our Florida shores over 500 years ago. On October 26\, over 20 breweries from throughout America will continue the tradition! \nBeers on the Pier\, a history-filled craft beer festival\, returns to the St. Petersburg Museum of History on Saturday\, October 26 from 7p-10p. \nSponsored by J.J. Taylor Distributing\, breweries from Florida to California will offer a sampling of their unique brews throughout the Museum’s galleries. Pre-sale tickets are available now for $50! \nAll proceeds benefit the mission of protecting St. Pete’s rich history! \nBuy Tickets Now\n\nPresented By:\n  \n\n\n  \n  \nThank You To Our Media Sponsors:\n           
URL:https://spmoh.com/event/beers-on-the-pier-presented-by-j-j-taylor-distributing/
LOCATION:St. Petersburg Museum of History\, 335 2nd Ave NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:Florida Girls - A Book Signing with L.L. Kirchner
DESCRIPTION:Florida Girls weaves a complex tale of women doing what they can to survive and thrive in a society controlled by men. \nL.L. Kirchner is an award-winning screenwriter and author. Her work has appeared in the Washington Post\, Salon\, and The Rumpus among other outlets. \nFlorida Girls is her debut novel and is centered around 18-year-old Thelma Miles\, who joins a troupe of touring Florida swimsuit models near the close of World War II. These women come together from different backgrounds in a world of crime and glamour in Florida! \nCopies of Florida Girls will be available for purchase! \nRegister Now
URL:https://spmoh.com/event/florida-girls-a-book-signing-with-l-l-kirchner/
LOCATION:St. Petersburg Museum of History\, 335 2nd Ave NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T110249
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SUMMARY:PRIDE At The Museum
DESCRIPTION:Join us for PRIDE at the Museum on Sunday\, June 2nd!  Celebrate PRIDE by exploring the local businesses that make up and support the LGBTQIA+ community.  Made up of 30+ vendors from across St. Pete and Tampa Bay\,  this family-friendly event highlights the local businesses that have created a community where equity and inclusion for all residents and visitors is celebrated. Admission is free while you shop local LGBTQIA+ businesses and explore the Museum’s historic galleries.  \n  \nPinellas County’s oldest museum is on the St. Pete Pier. The Museum of History has been bringing the community together to learn and understand our past for over 100 years. \n\nFREE ADMISSION\n\nThank You To Our Partnering Sponsors:\n                                                                                    \n 
URL:https://spmoh.com/event/pride-at-the-museum-2/
LOCATION:St. Petersburg Museum of History\, 335 2nd Ave NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T150000
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SUMMARY:Preservation Expo
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Preservation Month with FREE admission to the Museum of History\, insights from local preservation experts\, and more than a dozen local vendors and community groups. \nEnjoy presentations on everything from how to research your historic home to techniques for restoring historic windows and more. \nPlus\, keynote speaker Donovan Rypkema\, principal of PlaceEconomics\, will share the results of our economic impact study on historic preservation in St. Petersburg. \n  \nFREE ADMISSION
URL:https://spmoh.com/event/preservation-expo/
LOCATION:St. Petersburg Museum of History\, 335 2nd Ave NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T200000
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CREATED:20240329T151737Z
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SUMMARY:Rotary Means Business! A Historic Meet Up
DESCRIPTION:Join the St. Petersburg Museum of History and Rotary St. Petersburg Sunset on Wednesday\, April 10th  for Cocktails & Conversations about the history behind our community\, and the service opportunities that improve life in St. Petersburg. Network with business and community leaders\, learn about Sunset Rotary’s civic commitment\, and tour the galleries of the Museum of History. \n  \n  \nRegister Now
URL:https://spmoh.com/event/film-screening-lightning-in-a-bottle-2/
LOCATION:St. Petersburg Museum of History\, 335 2nd Ave NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T180000
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SUMMARY:Film Screening: Lightning In A Bottle
DESCRIPTION:Join Florida Humanities\, Tampa Bay Water\, and the St. Petersburg Museum of History for a film screening and discussion on the 2023 documentary Lightning in A Bottle. The film explores the “water wars” that plagued the Tampa Bay region in the 1990s\, and how local leaders came together to find a solution. A panel discussion will immediately follow the film. \nModerated by Dr. Christopher Meindl\, Director of the Florida Studies Program at the University of South Florida\, panelists Steve Seibert (former Pinellas County Commissioner)\, Ed Turanchik (former Hillsborough County Commissioner)\, and Council Member Lisset Hanewicz (City of St. Petersburg\, Vice Chairman of Tampa Bay Water) will discuss the past\, present\, and future of Tampa Bay’s water. \nThis program is organized by Florida Humanities\, with partial support from the National Endowment for the Humanities and Tampa Bay Water\, and the St. Petersburg Museum of History. \n  \n  \n \nRegister Now
URL:https://spmoh.com/event/film-screening-lightning-in-a-bottle/
LOCATION:St. Petersburg Museum of History\, 335 2nd Ave NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T200000
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SUMMARY:History in a Bottle
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, February 10 for History in a Bottle – Rum\, Prohibition\, and the 1920s! \nPresented by Events by the Glass\, hear the not-so-legal stories of Florida’s Prohibition rum running past — all while experiencing rum tastings\, rum drinks\, and food pairings provided by Lay Low Chateau Hospitality.  \nReservations are required\, and seating is limited! \n\n\nMembers $50 | Not-Yet-Members $60 \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n \n  \nPresented by:
URL:https://spmoh.com/event/history-in-a-bottle-2/
LOCATION:St. Petersburg Museum of History\, 335 2nd Ave NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Museum Services":MAILTO:info@spmoh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T220000
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SUMMARY:Cocktails on the Courts!
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Vintage Florida at Cocktails on the Courts! \nSaturday\, Oct. 14\, 2023 \n7pm – 10pm \nA vintage Florida party featuring live music\, dancing under the stars\, unlimited Florida cuisine & cocktails and of course\, shuffleboard! All proceeds benefit the Museum of History and its mission of preserving the history of St. Pete! \nTickets are available for $100\, or two tickets for $175. \n\n\n\nRegister Now\n \n\n 
URL:https://spmoh.com/event/cocktails-on-the-courts/
LOCATION:St Petersburg Shuffleboard Club\, 559 Mirror Lake Dr N\, St. Petersburg\, 33701
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230930T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230930T220000
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CREATED:20230910T183045Z
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SUMMARY:World's Largest Ghost Hunt 2023
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the World’s Largest Ghost Hunt 2023 on Saturday\, September 30 in the St. Pete Museum of History! The SPIRITS of St. Petersburg are celebrating National Ghost Day by presenting the ghost hunt in St. Pete. Learn the techniques of ghost hunting and the equipment used\, and then explore the Museum’s galleries and archives! \nReservations required! Space is limited! \n\n\nIndividual Admission: $50 | Couples Admission: $90 \nADMISSION DISCOUNTED FOR MUSEUM OF HISTORY MEMBERS! \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n \n 
URL:https://spmoh.com/event/worlds-largest-ghost-hunt-2023/
LOCATION:St. Petersburg Museum of History\, 335 2nd Ave NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Museum Services":MAILTO:info@spmoh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T180000
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SUMMARY:History in a Bottle
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, Sept. 16 for History in a Bottle – A Wine Tasting with a Historic Twist! \nWhat better place to taste the history of wines than at the St. Pete Museum of History. Presented by Events by the Glass\, History in a Bottle includes wine histories\, wine tastings\, and food pairings. A true Wine Edu-tainment! \nReservations are required\, and seating is limited! \n\n\nIndividual Admission: $50 | Couples Admission: $90 \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n \n  \nPresented by:
URL:https://spmoh.com/event/history-in-a-bottle/
LOCATION:St. Petersburg Museum of History\, 335 2nd Ave NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Museum Services":MAILTO:info@spmoh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230729T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230729T220000
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SUMMARY:Beers on the Pier - Presented by J.J. Taylor Distributing
DESCRIPTION:Beers on the Pier\, a history-filled craft beer festival\, returns to the Museum of History on Saturday\, July 29 from 7p-10p. More than 20 breweries—from Florida to California—will offer a sampling of their unique brews throughout the Museum’s galleries\, along with taco food trucks and live music. Pre-sale tickets are available by clicking below and are $40 ($45 day of) and include unlimited sampling with the event’s souvenir tasting cups. Please remember\, tickets to Beers on the Pier are limited! \nBuy Tickets Now\n\nPresented By:\n  \n\n\n  \n  \nThank You To Our Media Sponsors:\n  
URL:https://spmoh.com/event/beers-on-the-pier/
LOCATION:St. Petersburg Museum of History\, 335 2nd Ave NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Museum Services":MAILTO:info@spmoh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T190000
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SUMMARY:How Far Do You Want To Go? Lessons From A Common Sense Billionaire Book Signing
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on June 3 as the Museum of History welcomes John Catsimatidis for a book signing and conversation of his book\, How Far Do You Want To Go? Lessons From A Common Sense Billionaire. Mr. Catsimatidis\, the CEO of the Red Apple Group and developer of The Residences at 400 Central\, will share the lessons learned on his road to success.\n\n\nSeating is limited\, reserve your seats today! \nRegister Now\n\n  \nPresented by:
URL:https://spmoh.com/event/how-far-do-you-want-to-go-lessons-from-a-common-sense-billionaire/
LOCATION:St. Petersburg Museum of History\, 335 2nd Ave NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T110249
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T150128Z
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SUMMARY:PRIDE At The Museum
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate PRIDE while also highlighting the local businesses that make up and support the LGBTQIA+ community\, the St. Petersburg Museum of History and Zoie’s presents PRIDE at the Museum! \nWe invite you to come out on Saturday\, June 3rd to experience the incredible market atmosphere and the fun family-friendly event that highlights the business collaboration that has created a community within St. Pete where equity and inclusion are celebrated and given to all residents and visitors. \n\nPresented By:\n\nThank You To Our Partnering Sponsors:\n                                                         
URL:https://spmoh.com/event/pride-at-the-museum/
LOCATION:St. Petersburg Museum of History\, 335 2nd Ave NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Museum Services":MAILTO:info@spmoh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230519T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230519T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T110249
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SUMMARY:Preservation Summit and Expo
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Preservation Month with FREE admission to the Museum\, insights from local preservation experts\, and more than a dozen local vendors and community groups. \nEnjoy presentations on everything from how to build an accessory dwelling unit and how to research your historic home\, to techniques for restoring historic windows and how to preserve precious family photos. \nKeynote speaker Melissa Willey\, President and CEO of the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation\, will join a dozen other presenters discussing topics related to accessory dwelling units\, affordable housing\, and more.  \nThe Summit and Expo includes FREE admission to the Museum\, including their latest Exhibit\, “Civil Rights in the Sunshine State.” \nVendors include New Light Window Restoration\, Photo XO\, Car Free St. Pete\, Pro Historical\, Heritage Village\, Florida Trust for Historic Preservation\, City of St. Petersburg Preservation Office\, and more! \n\nThe Preservation Expo and Summit is Co-presented by Pinellas County and the St. Petersburg Museum of History\, and supported by Southern Roots Realty\, AARP\, MR Capital Advisors and Design Styles Architecture. This program is free and open to the public. RSVPs are preferred for planning purposes. \n  \n 
URL:https://spmoh.com/event/preservation-summit-and-expo/
LOCATION:St. Petersburg Museum of History\, 335 2nd Ave NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221022T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221022T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T110249
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SUMMARY:Beers on the Pier 2022
DESCRIPTION:Join the Museum of History for Beers on the Pier!\nEnjoy a sampling from dozens of different breweries\nBUY YOUR TICKETS HERE! \n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you at the Museum on October 22nd! \nPresented by J.J. Taylor Distributing Florida\, Inc. and Yuengling 
URL:https://spmoh.com/event/beers-on-the-pier-2022/
LOCATION:St. Petersburg Museum of History\, 335 2nd Ave NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Museum Services":MAILTO:info@spmoh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T110249
CREATED:20220608T195240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220924T173826Z
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SUMMARY:Cocktails on the Courts 2022
DESCRIPTION:Online ticket sales have closed. Please purchase your tickets at the door\nJoin the Museum of History’s Vintage Florida Celebration at the St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club September 24th!\nEnjoy a 50s-themed night under the stars with shuffleboard\, unlimited Florida cuisine & cocktails and live entertainment\, all supporting the Museum of History\nPre-sale tickets are available for $100\, or two tickets for $175.\n\nRegister Now!\n\nAdmission includes: \n● Shuffleboard\n● Performances from The Black Honkeys\n● Unlimited Florida Cuisine & Cocktails\n● 1950s Fashion Show\n● Live Florida Art Demonstration\n● Appearances from Elvis Presley and Marilyn Monroe \nSPMOH Members receive 10% off using the promo code provided exclusively to Members! Members receive exclusive discounts to Cocktails on the Courts and more. Please call our guest relations desk at 727.894.1052 ext. 200 to learn more about membership benefits. \nSign up for the Silent Auction now!\nWe look forward to seeing you at the Courts September 24th! \nCostumes are encouraged but not required. \nBecome a Court Sponsor!\nSponsor Benefits include:\n● Admission for six (6) to Cocktails on the Courts\n● Private court in the Stadium court area\n● Reserved table\n● VIP bar service\n● Logo/ name recognition on private court signage\n● Logo/ name recognition on event program\n\n2022 COTC Court Sponsor form\nContact macey@spmoh.org to sign up as a Court Sponsor today!
URL:https://spmoh.com/event/cocktailsonthecourts2022/
LOCATION:St Petersburg Shuffleboard Club\, 559 Mirror Lake Dr N\, St. Petersburg\, 33701
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220628T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220628T193000
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SUMMARY:Pride Perspective: Past & Future
DESCRIPTION:Pride Perspective: Past & Future\nTuesday\, June 28 | 6PM (Doors open 5:30PM)\n\n\n\nLearn about the history of St. Pete Pride! Moderated by Jim Nixon (City of St. Petersburg’s LGBTQ+ Liason)\, this program starts at 6PM. Doors open at 5:30PM\, and a cash bar is provided.  \nHear the perspectives from panelists Brian Longstreth\, Rocky Butler\, Karen Reese and Rasheeda Johnson! Admission is a $5 suggested donation. Proceeds benefit 9 Colors Initiative and the St. Petersburg Museum of History. \nSeating is not pre-assigned\, so please arrive early if you have specific seating needs. Parking\, including accessible spots\, can be found in the St. Pete Pier’s Dolphin Lot (Fees here). Other parking options include the Pier’s Pelican lot\, the City’s SunDial Garage (117 2nd St. N)\, approximately 3 blocks West of the Museum\, as well as metered street parking along Bayshore Drive. \nAbout the Panelists:\n\nBrian Longstreth\, Co-Founder St Pete Pride\, Realtor\n Brian Longstreth is a rare native Floridian\, born in Bradenton 1961. He moved to Tampa in 1983 and found home in St. Petersburg in 1984. His early career in restaurant and retail lead to him becoming a Realtor in 1992 and getting very involved in the neighborhoods of St. Petersburg. He founded Your Neighborhood Realty in 1999\, and opened an office in the newly formed Grand Central District in 2000 with brothers James and Clayton. Brian was instrumental in the resurgence of the Grand Central District\, Historic Kenwood and Central Oak Park neighborhoods. This led to becoming very involved in city\, county and state politics\, supporting LGBTQ+ friendly politicians. Brian was a founding co-chair of St Pete Pride in 2003 and served on the board for many years bringing the International InterPride Conference to St Petersburg in 2009. In 2008 Brian converted an apartment building to GayStPete House B&B\, changing the name to Casa Del Merman in 2021 and expanding to a 2nd location in Montanita\, Ecuador. One of Brian’s favorite projects was getting the Tampa Bay Rays to become the 2nd MLB team to record an “It Gets Better” video in 2011. In 2014 Brian and brother James took the lead on getting a historic Bungalow donated to Metro Inclusive Health to become the LGBTQ Welcome center in the Grand Central District\, only the 3rd in the nation at the time. Brian was also a founding member of Come Out St Pete in 2016 as a means to celebrate National Coming OUT Day locally\, and served on the board for several years. Brian led a group of investors to open Punky’s Bar and Grill on Central Avenue in 2015\, selling his interest in the business in 2021\, but not before meeting his future husband Yuttaphum (Sam) Thotsawat\, whom he married in October 2021. They have two rescue dogs\, Whiskey and Cola. Brian and business partner Steven Sroufe have spent a lot of time in Montanita\, Ecuador this year\, opening Casa Del Merman at Gay Montanita House\, Merman Beach Club bar and restaurant\, and Sunset Chill Lounge. Plans are underway for condominiums and an LGBTQ+ retirement community in Montanita soon\, as well as expanding Montanita Pride in July 2022. \nRocky Butler\, Founder & President of 9 Colors Initiative\n Rocky Butler\, the Founder and President of 9 Colors Initiative\, an organization dedicated to empowering the LGBTQIA+ community through unity\, has been a leader in the St. Petersburg\, Florida community for over a decade. Butler is credited with bringing “Ballroom”\, a cultural staple in the Black and Brown Queer community\, to the area and has been a leader in the Ballroom community since 2011. Currently serving as Chair of Diversity and Oversight for the St. Pete Pride organization\, Rocky has centered Diversity and Equity work as both a passion and social responsibility. As a Community Activist\, Advocate and Educator\, Butler has been featured in the Ujima National Men’s Conference\, Ujima Men’s Collective\, Sysco Pride Month Lecture Series\, BHA Conference and he served as a Ryan White Care Council Member. Butler is also an experienced and sought after event planner and has organized St. Pete Pride Intersectional events\, Ballroom Competitions\, Juneteenth observances\, and Community “FrensGiving” events to provide fellowship opportunities for LGBTQ+ members that do not have means to cook their own Thanksgiving dinners or are estranged from their own families.\n \nKaren L. Reese\, Chiropractic Physician\nDr. Reese graduated from Life University as chiropractic physician in 2000 and founded The Joint Spinal Center\, Saint Petersburg in 2004. She was previously a professional photographer. Karen was Tampa Bay Business Guild (TBBG) board member from 2005-2010. She was the first female board vice-president and president of the Tampa Bay Business Guild. TBBG is now known as Tampa Bay LGBT Chamber. Prior to TBBG\, she delivered food to people suffering with HIV/AIDS\, aided people with spinal cord injuries\, and a research team studying multiple sclerosis. Karen was also a security volunteer for multiple state athletic competitions as well as the 1996 Paralympic and Olympic games. \nRasheeda Johnson\, Trans Services Navigator\, Metro Inclusive Health\n Rasheeda Johnson (She\, Her\, Hers) is the Trans Services Navigator for Metro Inclusive Health. A Chicago native\, Rasheeda moved to the Tampa Bay Area last year in pursuit of helping with the disparities in the trans community. Receiving a M.S. in Human Development and Family Studies\, Rasheeda’s true calling is working in the community. Throughout the year\, Rasheeda has been built partnership amongst the local organizations\, bars\, and restaurants to ensure the inclusion of trans identifying persons. \nJim Nixon (Moderator)\, LGBTQ+ Liason & Director of the Mayor’s Action Center\, City of St. Petersburg\n Jim Nixon currently serves in dual roles as Director of the Mayor’s Action Center and LGBTQ Liaison. As Director of the Mayor’s Action Center\, he is responsible for the daily operation and strategic implementation of the Mayor’s Action Center\, which processes citizen requests for assistance with services and distributes them to the responsible departments. Jim helps to ensure each department’s responsiveness and works closely with our residents to maintain St. Pete’s high quality of life.  \nFor the last five years\, Jim has served as the LGBTQ+ Liaison to the Mayor’s office in St Petersburg\, FL. As LGBTQ+ liaison\, he serves as an accessible and friendly ear to the city’s LGBTQ+ community and elevate LGBTQ-related concerns to the city executive and other city officials. He serves as both a spokesperson for the Mayor’s Office to the local LGBTQ demographic as well as a representative of LGBTQ interests to the leaders of St. Petersburg Government.  \nOver the past five years\, Jim has had the honor of working on many initiatives making St Petersburg an Inclusive and welcoming city. He was able to modify the city’s Anti-Bullying policy to include sexual orientation\, gender identity\, and gender expression in all youth-facing services. He assisted in the inclusion of LGBTQ Businesses in the Greenhouse SBE program. He successfully navigated St. Pete’s Human Rights Campaign Municipal Equality Index resulting in the city receiving a perfect score every year. \nJim have been a constant marketing force in the LGBTQ+ community throughout Tampa Bay. Nine years ago\, he began working on reorganizing a grassroots committee\, the St. Pete LGBTQ+ Marketing Committee\, to focus on marketing the Tampa Bay area as an LGBTQ+ vacation destination\, which directly impacted the IGLTA 2017 Global Convention held in St. Petersburg in May 2017.  \nIn the past\, Jim served as Regional Sales Manager at Watermark Newspaper and held board positions at the Tampa Bay Diversity Chamber of Commerce (formerly Tampa Bay Business Guild) and Florida CraftArt. His work in the attraction arena includes Advertising/Group Sales for Ruth Eckerd Hall before moving to The Dali Museum in 2012 as Group Sales/Membership Manager for five years.  \nJim completed Smart Ride #15 And #16\, a 2-day\, 164-mile bicycle ride from Miami to Key West to raise funds and awareness of HIV/AIDS services throughout Florida.  \nIn December 2018\, he was named one of Watermark Newspaper’s “Remarkable People of 2018”. In May of that year\, he was honored to represent the City of St. Petersburg during a week-long fact-finding delegation to Cuba to explore LGBTQ+ Cuba\, business opportunities that celebrate inclusion policies\, and the impact of current U.S. policies on the Cuban people. In 2020\, Jim orchestrated the installation of the Progressive Pride Street Mural and petition FDOT to light the Sunshine Skyway in pride colors last June.  \nJim is a proud fur-parent to Woody and Rocky\, his two Boston terriers. He organized St. Pete’s Boston Tea Party; a Boston Terrier walks through downtown St Pete. They hosted over 100 Boston Terriers to parade through the streets of our fantastic city every December. On the weekends\, you will find him cycling or camping and taking road trips to Florida state parks.
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LOCATION:St. Petersburg Museum of History\, 335 2nd Ave NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
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SUMMARY:Free Father's Day Admission
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate a historic Father’s Day!\n\nAll day on June 19\, caregivers receive free admission with the purchase of another family member’s ticket.\n\nAdmission on Sunday is only $6 (now through June 26)!\n\nThe Museum is open Noon-5PM on Sundays.
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