Historic Old Northeast Newsletter March 2011

UPCOMING MEETINGS Mark your calendar!
March 21st HONNA Neighborhood

Pot Luck (see below); Also, a special mini-presentation Meetings are held the third
by Suncoast Electric Vehicles Monday of each month
April 18th (except August and December)
Diane Anderson, professional dog behaviorist at Westminster Presbyterian
May 16th Church, 126 11th Avenue NE
History of The Old Northeast Social: 6:45pm—Business: 7pm
St. Pete’s Jewel

on Tampa Bay
Celebrating 100 Years
of Community Volume 39 Issue 1 / March 2011 / www.honna.org Published Quarterly
1911-2011
Enjoy HONNA’s
favorite “new”
“Live, from The Old Northeast,
tradition It’s Wednesday Morning!”
by Rick Carson
Our March Monthly
Neighborhood Meeting Editor
is a
WTSP-TV Channel 10 cameraman Gene
POTLUCK Yagle often gets up really early to leave his 15th
An Informal Opportunity to Enjoy Good Avenue NE home to work the station’s 5-7am
Food and the Company of Neighbors and The Morning Show. But on Wednesday, Febru-
Friends, Both Old and New
ary 16th, he only had to walk around the corner
to do his thing. That’s because the program was
being broadcast live from the 500 block of 14th
Avenue NE.
All this came about through a whirlwind of
activity which began on February 7th with an
invitation from Grayson Kamm, a reporter with
10 News, in an e-mail to the HONNA Board. In
it he indicated his interest in taking his Morning Keith Jones and Grayson Kamm interview
Show live on the road to The Old Northeast, Sunken Gardens’ Bill O’Grady and “Mindy”
saying, “We want to share the spirit of your great historic community with the rest of the Tampa
Bay area! We’d love to partner with HONNA to arrange the best possible location for our broadcast
and bring members of the community out to join us!”
In this issue
Grayson’s live show is part of WTSP’s weekly series, Why Do They Call It That? which focuses on the
history of Tampa Bay and why people love the places where they live, like The Historic Old Northeast.
Parking Violations................. 3 continued on page 22
HONNA 2010
Accomplishments............... 6 The President’s Perspective Mary Alice Lange
Association President
Neighborhood
Yard Sale........................ 7 Historic Old Northeast Celebrates 100 Years and More!
Living Happily
Ever After...................... 10
I magine an Old Northeast populated with alligators, eagles and unfenced cattle living along the
bay and Coffee Pot Bayou amidst pine forests and groves
of tropical fruit trees. This is the sight immediately north of
Cycling Challenges.......... 12 downtown that greeted C. Perry Snell when he first arrived in
St. Petersburg in 1904, determined to become a successful real
Easter Egg Hunt.............. 14 estate entrepreneur.
Sensational Seniors... 18-19 Certainly a man with vision, he immediately began buying
property. Beginning in 1906 the area we now know as The His-
Calendar of Events ......... 21 toric Old Northeast was amassed through the purchase of various
Tour with parcels. The Bay Shore, Bay Front and Bay View subdivisions
Sunken Gardens............. 29 were quickly followed by the largest purchase -- the North Shore
Subdivision in 1910. By 1911, development was in full swing.
Assisting Families of Although Granada Terrace was planned in 1912, it was not plat-
Fallen Officers.............. 30 ted for homes until 1924.
continued N
Historic Old Northeast Neighborhood onews
page 2 Page 1
President’s Perspective from page 1
Snell advertised unsparingly in the St. Petersburg Times, touting the
benefits and beauty of his subdivisions north of the City. Individuals
purchasing lots built homes of varying architectural styles, includ-
ing Mediterranean, Colonial, Craftsman, Prairie, Mission, Tudor and
vernacular versions of all of these. Deed restrictions required homes Photos from HONNA’s
to cost a minimum of $5,000 and no people of African descent were Souvenir of St. Petersburg:
Views from The Vinoy
permitted to live in the main houses. In addition, there was to be no
livestock kept on the premises.
To counter complaints that residents
were so far from downtown that they felt
isolated, Snell constructed a trolley line
that eventually reached all the way to 21st
Avenue, running along 9 th Avenue and
then north on Locust Street. He also built Today, 100 years later, our neighborhood
seawalls, sewer lines, roads, water and gas is still characterized by C. Perry Snell’s vi-
mains. sion of architectural diversity, waterfront
An admirer of beautiful public spaces, parks, brick streets and an enveloping
Snell joined City fathers in advocating for street tree canopy -- truly something to
the waterfront park system. He personally celebrate!
donated land from 13th Avenue N to Coffee
Pot Bayou for parkland, as well as the land
Information for this article was gleaned in
for Baywood Park at Beach Drive between
part from C. Perry Snell, His Place in St. Pe-
6th and 7th Avenues. The lovely promenade,
tersburg, Florida History by Judy Lowe Wells.
pergola, urn and wishing well plazas and
Be sure to come to the monthly neighborhood
boat landing in Granada Terrace were also
meeting on Monday, May 16th, for a program
gifts to residents.
devoted to the history of The Historic Old
The Newsletter of the Historic Old Potluck from page 1

Come to the first of this year’s Potluck Dinners in lieu of
Northeast Neighborhood Association the usual monthly ”business-oriented” neighborhood meeting.
Published quarterly – March, June, September and December The date is Monday, March 21st, at our regular gathering place,
and mailed to all households in The Old Northeast Westminster Presbyterian Church at 126 11th Avenue NE.
P.O. Box 76324, St. Petersburg, FL 33734 HONNA will provide the main entrée (meat and meatless),
e-mail NSNAeditor@aol.com beverages and you can bring a favorite dish to dazzle our taste
Editor Rick Carson buds.
Columnists and Reporters
John Gee Courtney Ellis
Here’s our request of you. Depending on where you reside,
Mike Dailey
Yvonne Swanson Jill McGrath Susan Coffey here’s what you can bring:
Mike Panetta Sue Strott Laura Fage Between 5th-9th: a salad of some sort (examples: greens, cold
Circulation Joe O’Connor pasta or Jell-O)
Contributors All our Old Northeast neighbors
Newsletter Layout & Design Sharon Bond: SharonBond@gmail.com 10th-14th: a dessert
Advertising Information Rachel Sartain: RTSartain@yahoo.com 15th-22nd: vegetable dish (hot or cold)
23rd-30th: bread or appetizer
Ad Rates Make enough to serve 6-8, depending on what it is you’re
Ad Size 1Qtr 2 Qtrs 3Qtrs 1Year bringing (of course, you get to take home any leftovers – un-
Business card 50 93 128 160 likely!).
1/4 page (H 4.9” x w 3.7”) 100 186 256 320 If you are kitchen-challenged – or even if you’re not – we
1/2 page (H 4.9” x w 7.8”) 200 372 512 640 encourage you to bring a can or package of non-perishable
food which we’ll donate to the church’s food pantry to pass
Full page 400 744 1024 1280
along to those in need.
Back Cover 1/2 page 1400
Plan to arrive between 6:45-7pm so we can lay out all the
*Inserts and Premium Placement: Rates Upon Request
*Preprinted inserts that you provide are delivered within the newsletter. Due
food and begin dining by 7 or so. There will be no formal pro-
to delivery restrictions, inserts are available on a limited basis. gram – just neighborly conversation at tables over dinner. If you
The newsletter quarterly publication dates are March, June, September, and can’t arrive by 7, come when you can as the food should hold
December. The deadline for accepting new ads and ad changes is three weeks prior out until we start to close down around 8pm.
to the publication month. The next deadline is May 7th. Payment for new ads should
be submitted at the same time that the ad layout is provided and should be addressed Not a HONNA member? You’re definitely invited anyway.
to “HONNA Advertising.” The newsletter is distributed by mail to all homes in The Old And if you decide to join, we won’t stop you.
Northeast (boundaries are 5th Ave N to 30th Ave N, and 4th St N to North Shore Dr/Cof-
fee Pot Bayou Blvd). There are approximately 2,500 active home mailing addresses. P.S. There will be a special attraction – the all-electric car
Contact Rachel Sartain: RTSartain@yahoo.com being sold at Suncoast Electric Vehicles on 4th Street N!
Ad space is limited so please make arrangements early.
Page 2 Historic Old Northeast Neighborhood News

Association News & Activities
Elected by the Board of Directors at its December meeting to • Promote landscaping/beautification in common areas of neigh-
be officers for the current term: President, Mary Alice Lange; borhood (e.g., medians, Granada Terrace parkways)
Vice President, Jay Marshall, Treasurer, Monica Vernon, Sec- • Address traffic concerns (e.g., stop sign running at intersec-
retary, Chris Avren. There was no tion of 11th Avenue N and 3rd Street; pedestrian safety crossing on
monthly meeting in December and Coffeepot Boulevard into Granada Terrace; speeding along Locust
instead the annual holiday party was Street between 12th and 15th Avenues; speeding, stop sign running,
thrown at the Old Northeast Tavern littering along 28th Avenue N between 4th Street N and 1st Street)
and attended by over 80 neighbors.
Thanks to them, several sack loads Committee Reports
of children’s toys and books were
contributed, which were delivered to Traffic
families in need. Thanks, too, to the Ron Magray, Chair
folks at the tavern for opening their Parking Violations/Violators
doors to us to share in some seasonal celebration. The continuing violation of “sensible legal parking” in our
At the January monthly neighborhood association meeting, neighborhood, as one
a couple dozen residents shared ideas and thoughts about topics neighbor characterized,
which might be addressed at upcoming monthly gatherings as well is a frustrating intrusive
as issues and opportunities the neighborhood should consider. problem. The City Trans-
portation Department
will soon have available
an educational booklet
for residential parking
highlighting the City
parking ordinances.
In the meantime the
neighborhood Traffic
Topics for HONNA General Meetings committee urges all resi-
• History of The Old Northeast and various areas therein dents to be considerate, especially parking too close to intersections,
• How to research your house blocking traffic signs (stop signs) and obstructing the sidewalks.
Parking on the improper side of the road may not seem to be impor-
• Historic preservation of our community’s character
tant to many, but it is illegal; the law says that on two-way streets it’s
• Making The Historic Old Northeast a “green community” (e.g., passenger side wheels to the curb. The committee would like to be
recycling, energy conservation, low impact living) able to advise the police that we all are cooperating without having
• Home decorating (interior and exterior) their presence for enforcement and potential fines.
• Hosting a “Mayor’s Night Out”
• Forums featuring public officials (e.g., Mayor Bill Foster, City
Historic Preservation
Robin Reed, Chair
Councilperson Leslie Curran, County Commissioner Ken Welch,
Students Contribute
State Representative Jeff Brandes)
to Centennial Time
• Public safety (crime prevention, fire safety, traffic control) Capsule
• Our business community (e.g., 4th Street merchants) Students at North Shore
• Neighborhood services (e.g., codes, neighborhood partnership, Elementary school re-
public works) sponded enthusiastically
Issues/Opportunities/Concerns for The Historic to HONNA’s request for
Old Northeast Neighborhood Association and Its their participation in the
Residents time capsule that was part
• Provide assistance for needy residents or those with disabilities of November’s Waterfront
with light landscaping/property upkeep projects
• Educate residents of law requiring posted addresses in front of
Parks Centennial Sundial Project.
house and in alleyways (address numbers should be permanently
Under the guidance of Multicultur-
attached to the house, clearly visible from the street and alley and
al Arts Instructor, Deena Szakacs,
at least four inches high)
the students expressed with draw-
• Help fire department be able to provide oxygen masks for dogs ings what the parks mean to them.
• Generate a sense of shared community on the part of residents The student artwork was
of all parts of the neighborhood (e.g. throwing a HONNA-spon- added to the list of items se-
sored picnic in one of our parks or the pool) lected for the capsule: the No-
• Inform residents about all the various HONNA activities and vember 6, 2010, edition of the
programs and how they can become involved The Mayor receives items from St. Petersburg Times, a key to
• Provide opportunities for neighbors to better know one another the kids for the time capsule the City from Mayor Bill Foster,
Historic Old Northeast Neighborhood News Page 3
the official Proclamation of the Centennial by the City Council,
Like our neighborhood? items published by the Centennial Committee, a Centennial T-
shirt and a copy of our own Souvenir of St. Petersburg, Views
Want to make it even better?
from the Vinoy.
Volunteer with one of our committees!
The Old Northeast thanks Deena Szakacs and the following students
Your volunteer involvement in one of our committees for their participation: Caleb Baldwin, Danny Johnson, Kiara Jones,
will help enhance your neighborhood and our association. Xavier Cassagnol, Nadia Szakacs, Jader Van, Chris Velgakis-Blanck,
Please contact any committee chair for information. Kourtney Brangers, Austin Kenner, Greg Sadler, Quinton Marshall,
Dylan Ohanian, Damian Duesbury, Andre Hitchcock, Joe Swann,
Candlelight Tour of Homes: Vacant Trevor Pastrana, Kristopher Fendt and Ty Lombard. Old NE resident
C.O.N.A. Rep: Paul Boudreaux and sundial sculptor Eric Higgs’ children, Aidan, Declan and Lane,
also contributed their artwork to the capsule.
Crime & Safety: Judi Reed
North Shore Elementary School’s participation was arranged by
Historic Preservation: Robin Reed Linda Whitley, Social Studies Director for Pinellas County Schools.
Membership/Porch Parties: Larry Smith Ms. Whitley has made possible HONNA’s several partnerships with
Planning/Neighborhood Design Review: Mary Alice Lange our City’s public schools, including the donation of 50 copies of
Newsletter: Rick Carson Souvenir of St. Petersburg, Views from the Vinoy to 33 public schools
Programs: Susan McGarry & Amir Lashgari in St. Petersburg, Gulfport and Pinellas Park.
Old NE Exhibit at Tampa Museum
Traffic: Ron Magray The Old NE’s exhibit was installed last Fall at the Tampa Bay His-
Website: Joe O’Connor tory Center and it looked terrific. Elaine Normile, Lynne Mormino,
To contact a chair via e-mail, go to Suzanne Laurencell and I along with Souvenir of St. Petersburg:
www.honna.org/board-and-committees.html Views from the Vinoy author Robin Gonzalez spent most of instal-
where you can click on the name of the person you
wish to contact and send him/her a message.
Historic Old Northeast Neighborhood Association

OFFICERS and BOARD
President:
Mary Alice Lange...................................... 251-2034
Vice President
Jay Marshall........................................................... -
Treasurer
Monica Vernon....................................................... -
Secretary
Chris Avren............................................................ -
Board
Paul Boudreaux........................................ 824-7050 lation day hanging the fabric backdrop and putting the pieces of our
Rick Carson.............................................. 898-7834 exhibit into the glass-fronted community case at the museum, which
Douglas Haan........................................... 488-5514 is located in the Channelside district of Tampa. Thanks to Jen at Pop
Rick Kantner ......................................................... - Design (who also designed Souvenir); it looked very professional and
fit in well with other exhibits at the museum.
Amir Lashgari.................................... 800/743-8904
Susan McGarry...................................................... - Please Note: HONNA would like to acknowledge that the Old
Ron Magray.............................................. 502-9065 Northeast Garden Club made a donation to the Centennial Sundial
Judi Reed................................................. 804-2455 Projec, in addition to the individual members listed in the December
newsletter.
Robin Reed.............................................. 825-0480
Larry Smith............................................................. -
Website
To contact an officer or Board member via e-mail, go to www.honna.org/board- Joe O’Connor, Webmaster
and-committees.html where you can click on the name of the person you wish to
contact and send him/her a message. If you wish to contact a Board member by phone, a telephone
extension has been assigned to each one. The Board members, their
HONNA Board meetings are held the first Monday of each month at 6:30pm at West- e-mail addresses and their telephone numbers can be found here:
minster Presbyterian Church and are open to the public. Check beforehand with the http://www.honna.org/board-and-committees.html If someone calls
Board president in case the meeting day has been re-scheduled. one of the extensions, they are set up the same -- they are voice mail
only. If someone leaves a voice message, the system will forward
the voice message and it attempts a transcript to the person’s e-mail.

Crime & Safety
Judi Reed, Chair
Our Crime Watch meetings are
now being held at 6pm at Westmin-
ster Church immediately before the
monthly neighborhood gatherings
held on the third Monday of each
month. All are welcome to attend.
The human sundial sculpture

in North Shore Park can be
enjoyed even when the sun is
not shining.
View this photo in color at
honna.org
Photo courtesy Michael Rixon

HONNA Activities and Accomplishments During 2010
Meetings, Socials and Community  Continued distribution, promotion and sale of award-winning
HONNA publication, Souvenir of St. Petersburg: Views From the
Building Vinoy
 Held monthly neighborhood meetings on subjects that includ-
ed the new Dali Museum, fertilizer restrictions, a conversation with  Initiated “package tours” of neighborhood in partnership with
Police Chief Chuck Harmon, digital billboards, the sundial project Sunken Gardens and the Renaissance Vinoy Resort
 Held 10 Porch Party socials on the third Friday of the month  Sold “Preserve Old Northeast” banners for residents to
display
 Hosted annual December holiday party for neighborhood
residents and collected Christmas gifts for needy children  Hosted a Florida Neighborhoods Conference tour of neigh-
borhood and provided dinner for 50 people
 Hosted three pot
luck “socials” in lieu of Crime & Safety
regular monthly meet-  Held
ings eight Crime
 Contributed to the Watch meetings
annual Florida Orches-  Pro-
tra Concert in the Park vided Citizens
generously underwrit- on Patrol neigh-
ten by Old NE resident borhood watch
Helen Torres throughout The
 Provided neigh- Old NE thanks
borhood representation to the time
in the Council of Neigh- and dedication
borhood Associations of 32 volunteers
(CONA)  Set up
 Made presentation about HONNA Crime Watch program to C r i m e Wa t c h
Florida Neighborhoods Conference booths at three
block parties in
Historic Preservation neighborhood
 Instituted plaque program for locally designated historical  Sent 10 e-mail blasts to residents warning of suspicious
landmark properties activities in their areas
 Offered two “walking tours” of The Old NE – one along 4th  Received reports at every neighborhood monthly meet-
ing from Community Police Officers, who took questions from
residents in attendance and responded to concerns expressed
 Distributed over 140 crime watch “We Notice and Report
Suspicious Activity” yard signs for use by residents
Communications
Mailed four issues of the neighborhood newsletter to 2,400
households; Starting publishing newsletter in color on web site,
and made all newsletters since 2007 available for online reading
Redesigned the HONNA website home page to make it more
user-friendly and informative
Provided a HONNA page in the Northeast Journal in its six
issues during the year
Created a Facebook page, which has over 75 “friends”
Delivered e-mail broadcasts concerning 45 events to over
Street and the other the waterfront parks 600 subscribers
 Submitted HONNA’s updated neighborhood plan to the Instituted new telephone number, voice mail boxes and info
Florida Trust and received its Preservation Education/Media messages to provide better communication links for residents to
award and to Neighborhood USA and received second place as contact the association
“Neighborhood of the Year” Maintained a new info bulletin board (courtesy of the City)
 Prepared an exhibit about the neighborhood for display at next to the tennis courts in North Shore Park
the Tampa Bay History Center in Tampa Increased number of HONNA memberships over the course
 Created a brochure featuring the history of the neighborhood of the year
and our eight landmark properties
Cooperated with media coverage  Maintained entryway monuments into
about activities which appeared in the the neighborhood
St. Petersburg Times and TV segments  Supervised and shared in cost of repair-
about the Candlelight Tour of Homes ing and repainting the dolphin sculptures at the
on Bay News 9. Venetian Steps in Granada Terrace
Special Events  The number of neighbors who partici-
 Organized annual Spring neigh- pated in these events – as sponsors, organizers,
borhood-wide yard sale on March 13th volunteers or just participants – is in the several
hundreds. These activities and programs would
 Organized annual Halloween not have been realized without your involve-
activities including house decorating ment and support. Thank you…and all our
contest, pumpkin carving and riddle neighbors are invited to become involved in
hunt map these and other HONNA activities during 2011.
 Co-sponsored annual Easter Egg
Hunt at Coffee Pot Park with Smith &
Associates Real Estate
 Planned the annual 4th of July
Children’s Parade (which had to be
canceled at the last minute due to rain
storms)
 Organized 13th annual Candle-
light Tour of Homes, raising operational
funds for HONNA and providing a contribution to the Clothes to
Kids charity
Neighborhood Beautification
 Led effort to design and fund the “human” sundial project
in North Shore Park as the neighborhood’s gift to the City as part
of the Waterfront Parks Centennial celebration
5th Annual Neighborhood-Wide Tre
Yard Sale
asu
Bargains Tro re
ve
Saturday, March 19th Old NE

Yard Sale
Time to clean out your closets, garage, attic,
under the bed, car trunk, storage units and drawers!
The Historic Old Northeast Neighborhood Association invites you to participate in our annual neighborhood-wide yard sale
on Saturday, March 19th, from 8am-1pm.
HONNA will be providing publicity about the event via the newspaper, a door-to-door leaflet blitz and signage. HONNA members
wishing to participate can be listed on a special locator map which will be distributed to eager shoppers on that Saturday morning at
Ground Zero for the event – Westminster Presbyterian Church on 11th Avenue NE. Notify Chris Avren (secretary@honna.org or
727/252-6400) to add your name to the list of neighborhood sellers; provide Chris with your address (and specify if the sale will be on
the front sidewalk, rear yard, alley or other location) along with a brief listing of the major items (or types of items) you’ll have for sale.
The deadline for getting on the list is March 10th so hurry! Not already a HONNA member? If not, you can sign up at www.
honna.org (the $30 annual membership is tax deductible) or complete and return the form on page 5.
HONNA is encouraging participants to donate $10 or 10% of sale proceeds to HONNA as a tax-deductible donation for on-
going projects and activities benefiting the entire neighborhood.
Too late to get your act together and participate in the sale? Well, all’s not lost -- you can participate by shopping for all the
great deals you’ll find on March 19th!

Clip and mail
Crime Watch Fact Sheet

Name______________________________________
Spring Walking Tour
Address____________________________________ ... for Kids!
T
City/State: St. Petersburg, FL Zip:______________ his Spring HONNA and The
Old Northeast host a special
Home Phone:________________________________ version of our semi-annual
walking tours. Come on along as Em-
Office Phone:________________________________ ily Elwyn, architectural historian and
neighborhood resident, along with
Cell Phone:_ ________________________________ neighborhood historians Rob Wertz
E-mail:_____________________________________ and Mike Dailey lead us on a tour
especially designed for kids.
Emergency Contact Person_____________________ We will talk about architecture
and how the neighborhood devel-
Contact’s Phone #____________________________ oped and hunt for fun architectural
details all around us. This tour
HONNA Member: Yes____ No____ is great for anyone young at
heart, but especially those age
Would like more info on membership Yes___ No___
7-15. Please join us on Sunday,
April 17th, at 1:30pm starting
at Westminster Presbyterian
Signed:_ ___________________________________ Church on the corner of 11th
Avenue and 1st Street NE,
HONNA weather permitting.
PO Box 76324, St. Petersburg, FL 33734
Bob Watts knows The Old Northeast
 Resident for 10 years
 Commitment to educating clients on all aspects

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 Aggressive approach & strategies
 Unparalleled service direct from Owner/Broker
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Criticism is a personal attack on your spouse and often includes
Thoughts from
generalizations such as “you always,” “you never,” “why are you al-
ways so…” Criticism is different than simply verbalizing a complaint
the Front Porch…

in that a complaint focuses on a specific behavior (e.g., not taking out
the trash) while criticism attacks the person on a more global level –
his or her personality or character.
The second Horseman, Contempt, includes sarcasm, mocking and
name-calling. Contempt often occurs after one spouse or both attempts
to bottle in negative feelings toward the partner. As resentment and
annoyance grow, so do the demeaning comments.
Defensiveness, the third Horseman, happens when we view our-
selves as the victim and pass the blame onto our partner. Rather than
paying attention to what the other person is saying, we immediately
combat his or her stance with excuses and justifications.
And lastly, the fourth Horseman, Stonewalling, involves withdraw-
ing from your spouse in order to avoid conflict. When stonewalling,
we may remain silent or even leave the room due to discomfort. While
it seems like this is helping because we avoid the hurt that comes with
an argument, it only creates distance between you and your partner
as you disengage emotionally.
While the Horsemen are conflict styles to watch out for, here are
by Courtney Ellis, MA, RMHCI some things to practice at home so that conflict can become a growth
opportunity rather than a cause for strife. One of the major tools I
Happily Ever After teach clients is what Gottman calls “repair attempts.” These are those
efforts we make during conflict to assuage the situation or to show we
I
still care. Repair attempts can include physical touch, a playful joke or
f I had to pick just three words to describe marriage, I would steal even a decision to take a temporary break from the conflict in order to
a quote from a mentor of mine, Dr. Harold Wahking. His quote is cool down. While it may seem trivial, a repair attempt demonstrates
this: “Marriage is therapy.” And just that the issue at hand does not outweigh
like therapy, what we put in is often what our love for the other person and that we
we get out. With over half of marriages in are willing to work it out. It demonstrates
America ending in divorce, it can be easy that we are able to choose our partner over
to take on a defeated attitude when things at our ego. It does not solve the conflict by
home get tough. The temptation is to think any means but creates room for healing to
that the relationship has run its course and occur as we not only learn to offer repair
that perhaps two people can’t actually live attempts but also how to receive them.
happily ever after. While these ideas are In addition, softening your conflict style,
widely accepted in our society today, they practicing humility and offering forgive-
don’t make the heartbreak of splitting any ness are some of the many things that can
easier and certainly are not reasons to give help restore a damaged marriage and allow
up. Whether you’re about to get married, you and your spouse to join together once
newly-married or can’t even remember again. We may not always be right, and the
what anniversary you’ll be celebrating more we can own up to this the better off
next, here are some things to watch out for our marriage will be.
as well as some tools to use to promote a Again, conflict does not need to be a
healthier, happier love story. negative thing as long as we know how to
Dr. John Gottman, a therapist interested fight fair and allow our love for each other
in finding out what helps a marriage succeed, created a research method to reign over our differences. The more we can communicate and
known as a “Love Lab” in the ‘80s. Within these Love Labs, couples connect on an emotional level, the more room we leave for intimacy
were observed through videos, heart rate monitors and other measuring and understanding.
devices. Gottman’s aim was to watch couples in their natural environ-
ment and to see what bonded them versus what brought about division.
Gottman has since shared his findings, which have been invaluable to
the counseling community. One of his major findings includes several
“predictors of divorce.” By predictors, I do not mean that divorce is Courtney Ellis is a Registered Mental
guaranteed if these behaviors are being exhibited in your marriage. Health Counselor Intern who provides
What I do mean is that these are red flags to watch out for and to replace individual and couples counseling to
with healthier habits if they are indeed occurring in your relationship. the Tampa Bay area. She lives in a cute
One of the predictors of divorce found by Gottman is a couple’s bungalow in The Old Northeast with
conflict style or what he calls “The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.” her husband and two dogs. She tries to
These Four Horsemen include the following: criticism, contempt, spend as much time on her front porch
defensiveness and stonewalling. as possible.

Activities at Westminster
Presbyterian Church
By Rev. Gail E. Zoya
Pastor, Westminster Presbyterian Church
Y our neighbors at Westminster Presbyterian Church have

been very busy making plans for the next five months. We
are excited about all the plans we’ve made and would be delighted
if you would join us for any or all of these events.
We are hosting a free, monthly concert on the third Sunday of
each month at 3pm. On February 20th, James Weaver, pianist, per-
formed classical, contemporary and original tunes. March 20th will
be Koncertina, a piano, flute and violin trio, performing classical
to modern arrangements. In April, Katie Parker and Peter Barlow
(PCCA students) will perform classical and folk tunes on violin
and cello. May 15th brings O Som De Jazz, playing Brazilian Jazz,
and on June 19th Johnny Harris, guitarist, will be performing. VBS will be in the evening on Sunday through the program on
Also, our Family Fun Fiestas are back, beginning with bingo Thursday night. Again, more details will be available later.
night/build your own sundaes on February 19th. On March 19th Last, but certainly not least, is the schedule for Holy Week
at 6pm we will have card tournament night: adults can play their Services. Sunday, April 17th, is Palm Sunday, and we gather at
favorite card games (bridge, hearts, spades, rummy, etc) and youth 10:30am to worship the King who rode into Jerusalem on a donkey.
can play their favorites; prizes will be awarded. April 16th is the Thursday, April 21st, we gather at 7pm for a Tennebrae Service
date for all things “egg”ceptional, including an Easter Egg Hunt (service of darkness) as we consider the amazing sacrifice made by
and a picnic potluck. May 21st will be bowling and July 16th will be Jesus. Friday night, anyone who would like to view “The Passion
movie night. More details will available closer to the event’s date, of The Christ” is invited to come to the church at 7pm for a group
and you can contact the church at 727/821-5259 for information. viewing. Due to the graphic nature of this movie, no children,
You may have noticed that there is no FFF in June. That is be- please. Easter Sunday will be a day of celebration as we gather to
cause June 19th-23rd will be our Vacation Bible School. This year’s worship the Risen and Living Lord.
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Over The Back Fence by  S
and  S
…is a collection of what we’ve heard exchanged in the aisles of the supermarkets,
shared waiting in line to pick up the kids from school, read in the papers, overheard in the
pew behind us in church and, yes, even passed over the back fence. If you have something
you’d like to share about a special recognition, award received, birth, graduation, good-
deed-done or observation around the neighborhood please pass it along to the Editor. “Over
the Back Fence” is only going to be interesting if we hear from you!
The Voice of Vinoy History Past….The St. Petersburg Times’ who travel North Shore Drive and Beach Drive, we say, “Amen.”
Jeff Klinkenberg did a nice reflection on the Renaissance Vinoy Driving Green….There’s a new business on 4th Street which
Resort (December 19) past-and-present, and in the course of his
piece discussed a recent visit with the “official Vinoy historian,”
Old NE resident Elaine Normile, “a tiny elegant woman.” She
shared tales about the Vinoy with the reporter just as she does on
her frequent tours of the historic property. Tours are conducted
most days, with a cost of $27-$35 that includes a meal “and the
possibility of spotting a celebrity.” In the photo accompanying the
article Elaine, in her “stylish black slacks and a leopard-skin print
blouse,” can be seen holding a copy of HONNA’s book, Souvenir
of St. Petersburg: Views from the Vinoy, which is available for
purchase at the hotel’s gift shop.
Cycling Challenges….Columnist Bill Maxwell addressed the
subject of bicyclists in his December 12th musings in the St. Peters-
burg Times, reflecting on the frequency with which he finds himself
“stuck” driving behind 20 or more cyclists. As a cyclist himself, he Car being featured on the
goes on to invoke state law as it pertains to traversing our streets. Morning Show (see page 1)
He quotes:
“A bicy- garnered a nice article in the January 9th St. Petersburg Times. It’s
clist who is not Suncoast Electric Vehicles at 2401 4th Street N. The dealership
traveling at the sells Wheegos, one of 30 such operations in the country that sell
same speed of these plug-in electric cars. One, the Whip, can go up to 40 miles
other traffic up to 35mph on an eight-hour charge. Cost: $22,785 with a 10%
must ride in tax credit.
a designated More Than Just Gas….An “On Retail” column in a recent St.
bike lane or Petersburg Times edition (January 25th) featured the Rally gas
as close as station at 22nd Avenue N at 4th Street (“Food pumps up gas station
practicable to profits”). It tells of how “up-market” the operation is, offering 100
the right-hand different beers, pricey wines, a cappuccino bar, a cigar bar and
curb or edge made-to-order deli selections. Owned by the Risser Oil Corpora-
of the road- tion, what is sold inside the building has to make up for the small
way. A bicy- profits coming from the sale of gasoline at the pumps.
clist may leave Power of an E-mail….City Councilman Steve Kornell singled
the right-most out Old NE resident and former HONNA Board member Tracey
portion of the Locke for alerting him to likely budget cuts that would have de-
road in the following situations: when passing, making a left turn, prived 245 teens from attending summer camp last year. Eventu-
to avoid road hazards, or when a lane is too narrow for a bicycle ally, with financial
and a car to share safely. Persons riding two abreast shall not im- assistance from the
pede traffic when traveling at less than the normal speed of traffic Over The Back Fence is a
Juvenile Welfare
at the time and place and under the conditions existing, and shall Board and the City,
ride within a single lane.” the slots at camp Soapbox...
Maxwell “braces” for what he calls the “pack mentality” when were made avail-
cyclists will move to the left and out of the bike lane to cause able. Step on up
motorists to slow down. “This maneuver is illegal. Cyclists know Neighbors and
it,” he writes. He goes on to report what he often sees in such situa- Wa t c h i n g A f -
tions: car drivers refuse to move over, horns are honked and drivers ter Neighbors…. let’s hear
will illegally block cyclists. “Any chance for courtesy disappears. From neighbors from you
Each camp is ready to do battle,” he observes. He ends his column Mary Alice and
with the hope that both cyclists and drivers can “safely coexist” by Steve Lange: “A
“adjust[ing] their attitudes” and adhering to the law. For those of us e-mail: nsnaeditor@aol.com
big Thank You to
Claire Rowell and Barbara Rowell along with baby Lila Jane Fox
for bringing our Yorkie Callie home to us. Unbeknownst to us, our
Yorkie escaped from the front porch during a pizza delivery and
she had traveled into the Cherry Street intersection where these
fine ladies encouraged Callie to go home. Callie traveled up the
sidewalk and to another neighbor’s home. Claire and Barbara felt
certain that Callie wasn’t sure it was her home so they encouraged
her to continue on until she ran up our sidewalk onto the front porch.
They rang the doorbell to ask if she was ours. We are so thankful
to have Callie home safely and to reaffirm our belief that we live
in a fabulous neighborhood with wonderful people. Thank you.”
Home Tour in Tampa….The Old Seminole Heights 13th An-
nual Home Tour in Tampa will be held on Sunday, April 3rd, from
11:30am-5pm. Homes are throughout Old Seminole Heights with
the tour starting at Seminole Heights Garden Center, 5700 N.
Central Avenue. Tickets are $10 in advance (online at www.old-
seminoleheights.org) and $15 on the day of the tour at the Seminole
Heights Garden Center. For information phone 813/231-7967 or
visit www.oldseminoleheights.com.
Reclaimed Water?....Old NE neighbor Ethan Goddard, who runs
a geochemistry lab at USF’s Marine Science, has created a basic The 500 block of 14th Avenue NE was a popular place for filming
information page, a Facebook page and a secure (read, personal during February. In addition to the WTSP broadcast on Febru-
info/addresses are safe) “petition” page for Old NE residents who ary 16th (see page 1), Century 21 did a national commercial shoot
are interested in learning more about what it will cost to establish using the home of Brian and Leslie Waechter on February 17th.
reclaimed water service to their residences. These are the links:
customers, election by peers and recognition from service and
• Information page: Old Northeast Reclaimed Water Initiative charitable organizations. Cynthia has a long history of involvement
https://sites.google.com/site/onereclaimedwaterinitiative/ in the Old Northeast, particularly through her work organizing the
• Link to secure petition to add your name to the no-obligation annual Easter Egg Hunt, Halloween decorating activities and the
City of St. Pete Water Resources Division infill request estimate: Old NE Neighborhood Holiday Party with its gifts to Toys for Tots
http://goo.gl/j1pMm and Big Brothers/Big Sisters.
• Old Northeast Reclaimed Water Initiative Facebook group:
http://goo.gl/MtSfO
• City of St. Petersburg Water Resources Department Reclaimed
Water information page:
http://www.stpete.org/water/reclaimed_water/index.asp
Ethan advises that he’s used Google’s URL shortener (http://goo.
gl/) to make two of these links much shorter than they were origi-
nally; do not be alarmed, he assures, they are legit despite their weird
appearance. He may be contacted at egoddard@tampabay.rr.com.
Kudos to Local Realtor…. Old NE resident Cynthia Serra
was recognized by Smith & Associates Real Estate with the Mary
Smith Conover Award for its St. Petersburg office. This honor is
bestowed annually by the company to the individual associate
who demonstrates the highest level of service to buyers, sellers
and industry peers. Service is gauged by positive feedback from
Cynthia (second
from right) about
to receive award.

Property Transfers
Following is a listing of recent property transfers in our North
Shore neighborhood. The individuals listed are new owners of
the properties cited but not necessarily the residents of those
properties. The properties are listed in chronological avenue
and chronological and alphabetical street order.
If any of these folks live near you, make sure you welcome
Annual
them to the neighborhood. Neighborhood
126 8th Avenue NE............................................ Marinus Butje
535 12th Avenue NE.........................................Leslie Wharton Easter Egg Hunt
165 13th Avenue NE...................... Larissa and Stephan Bryan Co-sponsored and organized by Cynthia Serra
237 13th Avenue NE......................................... Jacqueline Fox for Smith & Associates Real Estate and HONNA
425 13th Avenue NE ......................................... Steven Roach
Enjoy the mad scramble for hidden Easter
605 14th Avenue NE ........................Patrick and Kelly Shane
118 15th Avenue N ............................................Wayne Smith
eggs, a planned visit by the Easter Bunny and
636 16th Avenue NE ..........................Chad and Jennifer Boyd two prizes for best costumes.
706 18th Avenue NE ...........................................Sandra Gacio DATE: Saturday, April 23rd
237 20th Avenue NE ............................................Mary Fraser
335 20th Avenue NE.............................John and Mary Collins
TIME: 10am
152 21st Avenue N .............................................Jodi Lippens PLACE: Coffee Pot Park
229 21st Avenue N ........................... Ryan and Lydia Powers (30th Avenue NE at 1st Street)
145 23rd Avenue N . .............. Richard and Christin Dalessio Due to limited spaces in the lot,
136 25th Avenue N . .............................Christopher Gasinski plan to park on a side street
140 26th Avenue N . .....................John and Suzanne Swisher
700 Beach Drive NE #508 ......................William Luedemann
Source: Compiled from public records by FNBR Inc. and
printed in the St. Petersburg Times.
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flat, with the husbands and wives coming to a resolution to be more
Neighborhood Book Group considerate of one another… and all turns out well for Christmas.
There were two interesting side stories in this book. One of the
As The Pages Turn... women just lost her husband and found the strike to be
by Susan Coffey foolish and thought the wives should be grateful for what
they have. The other is how the women come together
One Great Book Club met in January at the to help their friend who is battling cancer. The strike
home of Courtney Thornberg (21st Avenue seemed pale in comparison to these two characters and
NE). Courtney chose a novel with a holiday what they had to deal with in their lives.
theme called On Strike for Christmas by Sheila
Roberts, which was also made into a movie for The book lacks any real substance, and the conflict
Lifetime TV. between the wives and husbands is juvenile at best.
The book, however, did lead to a good discussion from
The book centers on a group of women our group. Some of us could not relate at all to the
in small town USA who belong to a knitting husbands not participating. In fact, we found a lot of
club. Christmas is fast approaching and the us were lucky to have husbands who enjoy cooking
women begin discussing their yearly task of and participating in all the preparation for Christmas.
preparing for the holiday. The conversation Others in our group found they could relate to carry-
turns from one of excitement and anticipation ing the burden of “doing it all.”
for Christmas to how much work they actually
have to do without the help of their husbands. This book was a tossup between thumbs up
It doesn’t help either that Laura, one of the and thumbs down.
women in the group, just had a huge Thanksgiving dinner for most ONE Great Book Club meets every other month,
of her husband’s co-workers without any help from him. As you the second Thursday of that month in the evening.
would expect, the women decide to take action by going on strike, There continues to be a waiting list; I can be
leaving all the holiday responsibility to their husbands. reached at cofflash@aol.com. Our sister/brother
The men take on the wives’ challenge of preparing, cooking, book club meets the last Wednesday of each
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and the whole town gets involved. Basically, the men and women more information. There pres-
in the town take sides against one another. Of course, it’s one great ently is room for two more
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by Sue Strott
Are you one of those people who goes about your day-to-day life
noticing things happening around you (or not happening) in the neigh-
borhood and our City and you wonder why (or why not) but never get
around to discovering the answer? We’ve decided to ask one of our
neighbors, Sue Strott, who’s lived in The Old Northeast almost forever,
to track down the explanations for some of those puzzling questions
which bug, bedevil and frustrate us.
So here’s a start with some of those nagging, niggling WHYs? and
WHAT’s?. Let us know if you have a particular issue or query you’d
like The Answer Lady to check out and we’ll see what she can learn.
Like FiOS... will we ever “hear them now”? Contact The Answer Lady
at nsnaeditor@aol.com.
Trash Containers - To Keep Them Neat and Safe
Have you noticed an unusual item sticking out of your personal Brown Gold
garbage container or Dumpster lately? Think of the damages it can by Jay Marshall
do to the garbage trucks! HONNA Vice President
Here’s an update on what should or should not be put into them as
per Willie Joseph of the City of St. Petersburg Sanitation Department.
1. These containers are strictly for household garbage. However, we T he Historic Old Northeast neighborhood loves its four-
legged pets. They provide a great way to get outside,
exercise, meet our neighbors and have great conversations
may place occasional yard clippings in them. Coordinate the put-out
time with your twice-weekly pick up times to be considerate of your with friends. But there is one thing we can do for our pets and
neighbors (put it out the night before or prior to 7am on pickup days). our neighbors that our pets cannot do: pick up their “leavings.”
2. The City will pick up appliances and/or furniture if we call “Poop watch” is not a glamorous job but a really important
893-7398; we can expect to get an approximate time and date task so that folks behind us don’t walk or run into the mess.
(within three days) for that pick up. Whether on the street, sidewalk or grassy areas, pet feces are
a nuisance that makes it very unpleasant for those who happen
3. The City may pick up some building materials at curbside or upon it. As pet owners, it is our responsibility -- to ourselves
in the alley if we call 893-7334; or we can order a roll-off container and our neighbors -- to properly dispose of our pets’ “leav-
for extensive remodeling wastes. ings” so that our neighborhood remains a quality place for all
4. For all hazardous wastes -- such as electronics, TVs, paints, to enjoy. So please, as you are walking your pet, bring along
etc. -- we need to call the Pinellas County incinerator at 522-5794 one or more plastic bags, bag the “leavings” and dispose of it
to determine a date and time for when we can deliver items to the in a trash container. That way, we can walk assuredly without
site. The City does not pick up these items. having to look down all the time while we are out for a stroll,
Dog Excrement Etiquette mowing our lawns or just finding a cozy spot on lay on the grass
The Old Northeast is filled with four legged treasures, some of whom to enjoy the sunrise or sunset.
get walked up to four times a day. We need to do our best to remove any A long time ago, a neighbor of mine referred to his pet’s leav-
of their excreta, not only for our neighbors but because it is the Law. ings as “brown gold.” While there may not be a market for it
According to the St. Petersburg City Code of Ordinances, Part (yet), your reward is knowing that you’re being respectful of
II, Chapter 4 Animals, Article III Dogs, Sec. 4-52: your neighbors and you have fulfilled a basic responsibility as
a pet owner.
It shall be unlawful for any dog owner or person
in charge of a dog to fail to remove deposits of
dog excreta made by a dog in that person’s charge
when the deposit of dog excreta occurred in the
presence of the dog owner or person in charge of
the dog on any public property, including, but not
limited to, municipal parks and public rights-of-
way; or on private property not belonging to the
owner or person in charge of the dog. If such depositing
of excreta occurs, the owner or person in charge of the
dog shall immediately cause its removal for disposal at
the premises of the owner or person in charge of such dog.
Sue was born in Chicago and lived in Canada before moving
to The Old NE in 1973 where she continues to run an apartment
rental business. She lives with her dog, Foxy Lady, and is one of
those people who enjoys being busy!
Sensational Seniors
by Barbara Marshall
W
e all age, but how we travel that road is going to have a significant bearing on the quality of that life.
There is an amazing group of seniors in our neighborhood’s active living community, Westminster Palms and Palm
View, who have in common a positive outlook and continued passion to embrace life. If only I could share the incredible
lifetime memories and experiences of the many residents who are “high on life” and have good cheer and a smile as years
add on. Here is a snapshot of a few special people whose lives personify “active living.”
Pierre and Barbara Cooley, married 50 years with two grown E . Wi l s o n “ B u d ”

children and several grandchildren, moved to Tierra Verde from Purdy had a distinguished
Connecticut nine years ago. He was an art director for the New York career life in law enforce-
Times, stage actor, director, producer, president of two symphony ment and was personally
orchestras and a community theater and is passionate about opera commended by Director
and classical music. She is an author, award-winning journalist, J. Edgar Hoover when he
music and theater critic (including some of Pierre’s theatrical expe- was an FBI special agent.
riences), gardener and cares for her 94-year old mother who lives He served as: Chief of
close by. Her writings about many subjects are too numerous to Police in St. Petersburg in
list but include in- 1958 for four years; Com-
troductions to the missioner of the Pennsyl-
New York Times vania State Police; Direc-
cookbook series, tor of Public Safety and
editing Pulitzer Sheriff for Dade County
Prize presenta- (Florida). During his time
tions also for the as Dade County Sheriff,
Times, children’s Time magazine in 1967
books and an in- featured Chief Purdy’s
formational book- criminal intelligence work to abate “organized crime” by the Miami
let for parents of mafia. Interesting stories, to say the least. When he wasn’t content
substance abus- in retirement, he became a private security consultant and expert
ers. The Cooleys witness, having involvement in more than 300 cases from coast
are world travel- to coast. He also taught law enforcement throughout his career
ers, art collectors at the junior college and university levels, and he taught judo in
-- both whimsical his early years when in military service as an officer in the U.S.
and serious -- es- Army Corps of Military Police during WW II. He has compiled
pecially Japanese art, so much so they added a Japanese tea house a 218-page life memoir of family genealogy, memories, pictures,
and garden she designed on their Connecticut property. Both are conversations and documents spanning his military and civilian
survivors of brain surgery. She has a desire to read to children and careers, which ended with his retirement at age 75. Most impor-
continue writing for local publications. He regales with stories and tantly, he documents his 63 years of marriage to his beloved wife,
accents mastered during his early days as a nightclub comedian, Jane, now deceased, who became a real estate broker after raising
in the act “Cooley and Warmly: Have Tux, Will Grovel.” Their their three children. Jane and “Bud” enjoyed years of hiking and
mantra -- “And the beat goes on.” cycling, sometimes averaging 12 miles a day hiking mountain
trails at their second home in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee
and biking in the Everglades. His sense of humor and sharp wit
are enjoyed by the Westminster Palms residents and staff.
Bert and Jan Hambleton have been married 47 years and decid-
ed last year to downsize from large home living and sought an ac-
tive living community in Palm View. With all the amenities to “age
in place,” they are doing so quite well in their penthouse apartment
with a spectacular water view on all sides. Jan’s watercolor artwork
is featured throughout their home, including the award-winning
piece featured in this photo. She paints still life, landscapes and
people. Her penchant for home decorating is illustrated in beauti-
ful fabrics and many accessories to include custom colorful pieces
made by Bert and Jan, such as large wall mirrors featuring mosaics
of glass tiles for which an interior designer would pay top dollar.

The Ham- -- picking up bats and balls and keeping time. And kudos to her for
bletons are recently being named Westminster Palms “Volunteer of the Year.”
faithfully Even though aging gracefully isn’t always easy and can bring hard-
committed ships, attitude does really matter a lot to aging successfully. These
to the prac- sensational seniors and many others at our neighborhood’s active
tice of yoga living community, Westminster Palms, are fun, interesting and they
for wellness, definitely keep up with the times. They maintain strong social networks
and Bert of friends and family, and they incorporate meaningful activities that
recreates are important to them. And sense of humor thrives. St. Petersburg and
further with our neighborhood are definitely the better with their presence.
golf. They (A version of this article appears in the March 2011 Northeast
are proud Journal)
parents of
three grown Barbara Marshall and husband, Jay, live in The Historic Old North-
children and east and have recently launched House to Home Relocation, LLC, a
several grandchildren whom they see often. Providing a support business specializing in relocating seniors (www.hthrelocation.com).
system for Jan’s mother, who lives on the property as an indepen- They are members of the National Association of Senior Move Managers.
dent-living resident of Westminster Palms, is paramount in their
lives. The Hambletons’ life journey includes his U.S. Air Force
military service for eight years during the Vietnam war years, with You can read this issue in
a one-year tour there as an F-4 phantom fighter jet pilot followed
by a 30-year flight career as a Delta Airlines pilot and instructor.
Jan was a young mother at the time of Bert’s Vietnam service and COLOR
recalls sporadic communication via letters only, not what the world Go to www.honna.org and
knows today with round-the-clock news coverage and computer Click on “Newsletters” and then click
technology. This couple has planned ahead and given the gift of on the archived issue you’d like to read.
peace of mind to their children by choosing a residential lifestyle
that has different levels of health care, should it be required. As Great way to share the newsletter with friends
they “age in place,” they are enjoying top amenities and all that who don’t receive the print copy.
downtown St. Petersburg offers. Pass on the good news!
Phyllis Roemer reflects humbly on her athletic accomplishments
that began in her late 40s after raising two children. As she contin-
ued her almost 20-year work career as a vocational counselor at
Dunedin High School in the 1970s, she wished to join her husband,
Roy, already a serious bicycle road racer and competitor as well
as sports car racer. She thought she was just going to ride “for the
fun of it,” but an amazing athletic career emerged. In 1982, 50 Plus
magazine featured 12 top U.S. athletes over 50, and Phyllis was
recognized for her cycling. When Roy was alive, 40-mile workouts
were routine for the Roemers. This unassuming octogenarian has
many championships to her name, including tandem bicycle rac-
ing at age 71, and continues to ride today but no longer competes.
Phyllis takes in stride that she is legally blind in one eye since the
age of 12 due to a detached retina. “God gives you lemons, you
make lemonade,” she states. Her current exercise regimen is morn-
ing walks with her dog, Van Lingle Mungo (named after the 1930s
Brooklyn Dodg-
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ON THE DOCKET: Some Upcoming Events In
and Nearby Our Neighborhood
We encourage you to go directly to the City website – www.stpete.org and look for
Upcoming Events where you can click on “View All Events.” This will enable you to
check updates and all the scheduled events day-by-day for the coming weeks and months.
March 5 Florida Craftsmen Galley; 821-7391
Human Rights Walkathon North Straub Park; MAY 17
humanrightswalkathon.org NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING • CRIME WATCH MEETING
Tampa Bay Women’s Expo Coliseum; tampabayexpos.com MAY 20
March 6 PORCH PARTY (see page 20)
Pontiac Car Show The Pier; 821-6443 May 20-22
March 11-13 Taste of Pinellas & Family Fest (proceeds to All Children’s
Tampa Bay Boat Show The Trop; 893-8523 Hospital) Vinoy Park; tasteofpinellas.com
Antiquarian Book Show Coliseum
Cajun Zydeco Crawfish Festival Vinoy Park; 813/989-7978
MARCH 15
NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING • CRIME WATCH MEETING
March 17-18
Sunken Garden tour to Vizcaya and Fairchild Gardens
in Miami (see page 29)
MARCH 18
tampabaylivinggreenexpo.org
Festivals of Speed Motorsports Collection & Luxury
Lifestyle Display North Straub Park; 352/385-9450
Funk Fest Vinoy Park; 704/510-0539
April 8-10
Tampa Bay Blues Fest Vinoy Park; 502-5000           
April 13-May 8
American Stage in the Park: RENT Demens Landing Park; 823-PLAY RECURRING EVENTS
APRIL 15 (see calendar at www.stpete.org for more opportunities and details)
PORCH PARTY (see page 20) Every Monday-Thursday
April 16-17 Awaken Yoga Sunken Gardens; 551-3102
Mainsail Arts Festival Vinoy Park; mainsailartsfestival.org Every Monday & Wednesday
April 16 Ian Holistic Workout Sunken Gardens; 551-3102
Get Downtown Music Party Central b/w 2nd-3rd; 393-3597 Every Tuesday & Wednesday
APRIL 17 Hoop Dancing Sunken Gardens; 551-3102
SPRING WALKING TOUR OF OLD NE (see page 8) Wednesday
APRIL 18 Tea Dance (1st & 3rd Wed) Coliseum; 892-5202
NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING • CRIME WATCH MEETING Every Wednesday & Friday
April 18 Terrific Tots Great Explorations; 821-8992
Tampa Bay Job & Career Fair Coliseum; tampabayexpos.com Thursday
April 19 & 26 Wee-Time (2nd & 4th) Weedon Island Preserve; 463-6500
Household Budgeting Seminar Sunshine Center; 461-0618 Dali & Beyond Film Series (1st Thurs) Dali Museum; 823-3767
APRIL 23 Friday
EASTER EGG HUNT (see page 14) Chute Chi Gong Sunken Gardens; 551-3102
April 29-30 St. Pete Shuffle St. Pete Shuffle Board Courts; 822-2083
St. Anthony’s Triathlon Sports & Fitness Expo Get Downtown Music Series (1st Fri) Central b/w 2nd-3rd; 393-359
North Straub Park; 825-1521 Grand Central Trolley Hop (3rd Fri) Grand Central District; 328-7086
April 30 Saturday
St. Anthony’s Meek & Mighty Triathlon Saturday Morning Market
North Shore Pool & downtown; 825-1521 St. Pete Preservation Tours 243 Central
Marinequest 2011 FWC Fish & Wildlife Research Institute; Guided Hikes Weedon Island Preserve; 463-6500
896-8626 Horticulture Workshop Sunken Gardens; 551-3102
April 30-May 1 Gallery Walk (2nd Sat) Downtown locations; 323-ARTS
Green Thumb Festival Walter Fuller Park; 893-7335 Salsa The Pier; 821-6443
May 1 Pier Aquarium Book Nook by the Bay The Pier (1st Sat); 821-6443
St. Anthony’s Triathlon downtown; 825-1521 Sunday
May 7 Inspire Yoga at the Dali Dali Museum; 823-3767
Walk for Life Vinoy Park; 216-1410 x7 Music Fest by the Bay The Pier; 821-6443
May 13-June 30 Caricatures at the Pier (1st & 3rd Sun) The Pier; 821-6443
Florida Craftsmen Members Juried Competition Photography Hike (1st Sun) Weedon Island Preserve; 463-6500
“Live, from The Old NE” from page 1 and production crew began arriving around 3am to set up the two
broadcast trucks, generator and large flood lights to create the
That evening, at the Board’s regular meeting, Grayson dropped mid-block outdoor “studio” location in front of Rick and Sharon
by to explain in more detail what he had in mind. He didn’t have Kantner’s home. Grayson and co-host Keith Jones and weather guy
any trouble convincing the HONNA Board that this would be a great Bobby Deskins appeared about 4:30 to review the shooting schedule
opportunity to spread the word about all that The Old Northeast has and “script” for the next two hours.
to offer. The Board enthusiastically welcomed the opportunity, which Right on cue at 5am – live from The Old Northeast! – the show
set into motion a flurry of activity. Grayson gave the marching orders began….and a lawn sprinkler that hadn’t gotten the memo began
to HONNA president Mary Alice Lange, which involved finding spraying water, fortunately off camera.
an appropriate street location to stage the segment and contacting
Off and on over the next two hours, cutting back and forth
those neighborhood businesses to spotlight, which Grayson had
from the Gandy Boulevard
selected – all within eight days!
studio to 14 th Avenue NE,
The HONNA Board got right the three WTSP hosts inter-
to work providing Grayson with viewed an eclectic array of
block suggestions, and once he had Old Northeast businesses
decided on the block location all and services: Old Northeast
the details began to be addressed – Tavern, Melting Pot restau-
like obtaining a road closure permit rant, Northeast Cycles, Reno
from the City and making sure all Beach Surf Shop and Stand
the residents on the block were Up Fitness, Kahwa Espresso
aware of what would be taking Bar, Suncoast Electric Ve-
place (most were approached about hicles, Larelle and Beach
the possibility of being selected Drive Inn B&Bs, the Vinoy
before their block eventually was Resort, Sunken Gardens,
chosen). Notices were sent to ho- Great Explorations Museum,
meowners that cars parked on the HONNA and the crew from
street needed to be moved the night the 4th Street fire station. For
before, lawn sprinklers had to be two hours the hosts drank
turned off and porch and exterior coffee, ate fondue and pizza,
lights left on. rode bicycles, checked out the
Gene’s colleagues with the TV It’s 4:59am, cue our three hosts all-electric car, shared surf-
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ing tips, chatted up Mindy
the Sunken Gardens par-
rot, witnessed a hands-on
chemistry experiment and
played miniature golf.
Off camera, the conviv-
ial trio engaged in lively
conversations with the
business people present
and the neighbors who had
risen so early to be a part
of this unique experience.
By 7:15 the set had been
taken down and soon the
street was re-opened to traf-
fic. As the sun was rising,
commuters headed to work
down Beach Drive, kids were
shuttling off to school, news-
papers were picked up from
front lawns and sidewalks,
joggers and dog-walkers
were following their usual
morning routines -- The Old
Northeast was back to nor- 6:59am saying goodbye from The Old NE
mal. Hard to realize that only an hour earlier this small corner of The
Historic Old Northeast had been “neighborhood central” for the entire To view a slideshow of the “Morning Show” from the February
Tampa Bay area, enjoyed by thousands of early morning TV viewers. 16th broadcast, go to honna.org. where you will also find a link
Our thanks to everyone at WTSP, all participating businesses and to the videos of the broadcast or visit www.wtsp.com/callitthat/
organizations and our inconvenienced – but wonderfully cooperative archive.aspx and click on the link: “Why do they call it that? Old
-- neighbors on 14th Avenue NE for allowing The Old NE to shine! Northeast LIVE on the road!”
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by Jill McGrath
Reed/Pace-Lawler Landmark House

I n The Old Northeast a
landmark building vali-
dates the history of St.
Petersburg -- architecturally and
in the use of building materials,
but most importantly by the men
and women, who in settling here,
made their mark on the viability
and growth of this very special
city.
Here in The Old NE there are
many interesting and histori-
cally valuable buildings that are
integral to the importance of
our neighborhood. As in most cases of research in the landmark the nation; it
designation process, a great deal of information can be obtained reflects char-
from records, which list the pertinent information concerning style,acteristics of a
materials, names of those involved in the erection of the edifice valuable archi-
and the importance of the first owner. tectural style;
In the Pace-Lawler residence, owned by Joseph and Robin has a quality
Reed since 1999, there are photos, newspaper clippings and other of architecture
valuable sources that the Reeds have unearthed about its original which “retains
owners and the path of their important residence to landmark sufficient ele-
designation. The magnificent residence is located on 16th Avenue ments show-
NE and was built by Helen and Virgil Pace in 1932 at the cost of ing its archi-
$20,000. The house, defined as “an excellent example of a Medi- tectural signifi-
terranean Revival style,” was designed by master architect Elliott cance”; it is identified as a work by a master architect; and it is
Hadley, one of his few commissions during the Great Depression. “identified with persons who significantly contributed to the
Hadley also designed other important buildings in St. Petersburg, development of St. Petersburg, Helen and Virgil Pace.”
such as the Mount Vernon and Dusenbury hotels and the Park The “residence is constructed of hollow clay tile surfaced in
Shore Apartments on North Shore Drive (now condominiums), stucco…and an intersecting gable roof surfaced with red mission
and he also designed alterations and additions to the St. Petersburgtile, asymmetrical design and arched doors and windows.” There
Yacht Club and the Snell Isle Country Club (now named the Vinoy are distinctive style elements such as stained glass windows,
Golf Club). Hadley was in charge of a great amount of work on arches, carved stonework and arcaded porches. A stenciled beamed
the Don CeSar Hotel. ceiling, elaborate tile work, frescoed walls, floors and original
To reflect Spanish Colonial heritage, the Mediterranean Revival light fixtures enhance the house’s Mediterranean Revival style.
style evolved in California in the “Windows and doors feature
1880s and included Byzantine, a variety of designs and forms
Gothic, Renaissance and Moor- typical of a high style Mediter-
ish aspects of design. This style ranean Revival residence.” The
began to spread in the 1910s to imposing front door is made of
Florida. “By the 1940s, after the thick wood and has strap hinges
collapse of the Florida land boom fashioned of iron. “The balcony
in 1926 and the onset of the on the exterior front elevation
Great Depression,” this elabo- features French doors set under
rate and distinctive style faded a visor roof with red barrel tile
in popularity. “This property is and a floor and railings of deco-
important for its significance rative wrought iron.” There are
at the local level in the areas of many decorative features seen
architecture, women’s history on windows and the front door;
and commerce” and meets five ornamental moldings, columns
of the nine criteria required for and light fixtures. “The most
landmark designation status. distinctive interior feature is a
It is an important architectural double-height living room with
example of a cultural heritage in hand-stenciled beams and a
balcony.”
“Almost no changes were made to this house during the Pace-
Lawler fifty-year residency.” The Mediterranean Revival defini-
tions (with some Italianate details added by a previous owner)
were duplicated when most alterations were made and additions
constructed over the years. “Except for the kitchen, almost all the
original features in the home have been preserved, including an
elaborate master bathroom, custom light fixtures, wood windows
and inlaid mahogany doors,” a most important preservation for
the historic neighborhood.
Robin and Joe Reed, while maintaining the original footprint of
the house, have expanded the kitchen and added a bedroom and
bathroom and a back stairway to the second story. During their
extensive restorations, the Reeds were rewarded by finding original
frescoes painted by prominent local artist Victor Robbian in the
1930s. They have worked hard to maintain a classic Mediterranean
Revival house in all its historic glory. Their architect was Joe Toph
of Urban Order and StrobelDesignBuild, their general contractor,
won a national award for the work on the property.

Helen Pace Lawler was a Polish immigrant and a business
woman in an era when most women were expected to remain at
home. She was referred to as “The First Lady of Fashions.” In
1925 she developed with her husband as co-manager two clothing
stores: Sherman’s, an exclusive ladies shop (named for her son,
who became a physician), and The Don Leno Shop, which catered
to men. She stated that she had “always been optimistic about the
business climate of the City -- especially downtown.” Hers was
the first business in the City to receive merchandise shipped by
air express. The success of these two shops reflects Helen’s astute
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business and style acumen, especially during that economically
challenged time, and Sherman’s successfully survived for 50 years. he Historic Old Northeast Neighborhood
The Paces invested in this City, not only with their businesses but Association has joined the social networking
also with the construction of their residence, both entities bringing world to enable us to better interact with our
much needed employment to the City. Through her annual charity members and residents. Come join us on Facebook
fashion shows, she contributed greatly to St. Anthony’s Hospital at www.facebook.com/honnaorg. Several pages have
and the St. Petersburg Women’s Club, both successfully existing been created for various other “Old Northeast”s so
today. Mrs. Lawler said that she “…was enraptured -- very much
in love” with St. Petersburg. In 1982, Mrs. Lawler died and the
watch for the HONNA logo. This is a great way to
City lost a monumental female business icon. exchange informa-
The Reeds realize that they are mere caretakers of the house
tion and discuss topics
the Paces created. They explain that, “The house and more im- concerning our neigh-
portantly, our neighborhood, provide us with a sense of place, an borhood.
historical reference point which is worth preserving for future Look for Us on
residents to enjoy.” Facebook!
[All quotes are taken from the St. Petersburg Staff Report, Local
Designation Request. Document, Case No: HPC 10-90300001]
Consumer Tip
Jill and Ed McGrath (who grew up together in the Hudson River When contracting
Valley of New York) are restoring a 1910 cottage on the corner services from any
of Bay Street and 6th Avenue NE. This is Jill’s fifth (Ed’s third) business it’s always a
complete house restoration project and they have promised each good idea to check with
other that it will be their last.
the Better Business
Bureau for prior
Please Support complaints. Ask for
references and confirm
Our Advertisers that your contractor is
licensed.
by Sharon Kantner, Chair
A Candlelight Tour of Wind, Chill and Holiday Cheer!

H oliday spirit filled the air for the 2010 Historic Old and Wine
Northeast Candlelight Tour of Homes. Nearly 800 people W a r e -
strolled down candlelit streets through eight beautifully house;
decorated homes. The houses varied in style, design and decora- Westmin-
tion with each being a hit with the tour patrons. All eight homes ster Palm
were within easy walking distance of each other, though trolley View and
transportation was provided. Westmin-
ster Pres-
An added touch this year were holiday bells and carolers. First byterian
Light choir group from First United Methodist Church caroled at Church for
the Hollenberg’s home and the Vesper Bells from the Lutheran being tick-
Church of the Cross rang in some cheer at the Alderson home. et outlets
This year’s tour grossed over $27,000, exceeding last year’s and hospi-
record. The non-profit charity, Clothes for Kids, was given $3,000 tality sites;
from our revenue and honoraria were presented to the two church Blended
groups as a small thank you. Winds for
Thank you to all the adver- providing
tisers, sponsors, ticket outlets, music for
committee members and volun- tour-goers
teers who helped make the tour a t We s t -
a success once again. minster
The biggest thanks go to the Presbyteri-
eight generous homeowners, an Church;
without whom there would not Seven One Seven Parking Enterprises for trolley transportation;
have been a tour: Susan Woods artist and neighbor Mary Lee Zink for her beautiful home portraits
Alderson, Brian Anderson given as gifts to the homeowners; Susan Woods Alderson for her
and Michelle Clopet, Tim photography of the homes; and Old NE residents MJ and Jerry
and Deann Coop, Dax and Robinson of Robinson Brand Builders for their publishing efforts.

Stacy Cummings, Kevin and
Stephanie Dyer, Rich and
Jill Hollenberg, Jay and Jan
Miller and David and Eliza- Thank you to everyone who attended and supported this event.
beth Skidmore. Hope you can come out again this year and bring a friend or neigh-
A special “thanks’ goes out bor. This year’s Candlelight tour will be held on Sunday, December
to: The City of St. Petersburg 11th, so help us spread the word as we look forward to another
for its publicity and promotional great event. If you are interested in volunteering for this year’s
support; Marc and Meg Earle Candlelight Tour or you would like your home nominated, please
for hosting the homeowner and contact me at 727/278-5866. We welcome anyone who would like
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in teaching has focused on enlightening youngsters to the fact that
places like Ybor City, Hyde Park Village and The Historic Old
Northeast (“the best hidden treasure,” she admitted) come about
because “people work hard, have dreams and make them happen.”
In his many years as Sunken Gardens’ supervisor, Bill O’Grady
has taken over 8,000 people on tours of the grounds, what he calls
a “living classroom.” When the group is kids, his goal is to “keep
them excited” about what they’re experiencing, and so far he has
used the Souvenir book to teach 40 classes of 4th graders. While the
nature of his talk depends on the sophistication of the group, it’s
always done within an historic context. He tells of the grassroots
effort that saved the property from becoming the site of new condos,
the lesson being that each of us can make a difference.
The Renaissance Vinoy Resort’s past is the domain of Old NE
resident Elaine Normile [see “Over the Back Fence” in this issue
for more about Elaine]. As the hotel’s historian, she loves sharing
the story of the Vinoy’s two visionaries: one who built the original
hotel back in the ‘20s and the one who saved it from demolition
Making in the ‘90s. For school groups which take her tour, she strives to
make the hotel less intimidating for children who may never have
had the opportunity to enter such an awe-inspiring edifice. She has
Learning found Souvenir of St. Petersburg a wonderful way to encourage

hope in its young readers.
Fun!
Before the afternoon program had gotten underway, preserva-
tion professional and Old NE resident Emily Elwyn had the half
dozen children present build their own “box city.” A nationally
recognized technique for introducing kids to urban planning, the
exercise teaches what entities a city needs and the steps that are
by Rick Carson involved in the decision process bringing it about. By construct-
Editor ing their own buildings out of cardboard and placing them on an
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improvised city plat, they were encouraged to explain their reasons
he kickoff for the Historic Old Northeast “neighbor- for locating the buildings where they did.
hood” exhibit at the St. Petersburg Museum of History This afternoon for teaching the “hows” of helping kids learn
was a lesson on how to make learning a fun experience about the value of the past -- for the present and future -- was an
for children. education for adults as well.
The February 13th event, sponsored by HONNA, was called
“Kids: Preserving the Past and Planning for the Future,” with a [This is the same portable exhibit that was on display at the
panel of four knowledgeable hands enlightening the audience on Tampa Bay History Center [see Historic Preservation section of
how to make this happen. Committee reports in this issue]. Neighbor Don Strobel of Stro-
After welcoming remarks from Connie Kone, president of the belDesignBuild donated his time and supplies and built a wall at
Museum’s Board, and Robin Reed, chair of HONNA’s Preserva- the St. Petersburg Museum of History, which Robin Reed painted
tion Committee, the panel shared how each of them has approached and she, Lynne Mormino and Suzanne Laurencell attached to
teaching kids about the past and making it come alive. the wall.]
Robin Gonzalez, author of HONNA’s award-winning publi- [Souvenir of St. Petersburg: Views from the Vinoy is available
cation, Souvenir of St. Petersburg: Views from the Vinoy, is an at the Vinoy and Sunken Gardens gift shops for $14.95+tax.]
educator and author who lives in Tampa. The book is a “Learning
Lab” complete with kid-friendly scavenger hunts. Her experience

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inter is over and it’s time to create
a feeling of renewal in your home.
Whether you rent or own, accomplish-
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– a term coined to describe the creative reuse of what
you already have. Complement your redesign with
Spring Fling
fresh paint and seasonal accessories and your home
will be invigorated for Spring. Here are some ideas to
help transform one room or your entire home with the
change of seasons.
by Laura Fage
1. Organize 2. Clean
Did you know that extra clutter and crowding in your home You can’t have a Spring home makeover without it -- cleaning. But
décor can drain your energy? So, in the spirit of Spring’s renewal it doesn’t have to be something you dread. Start by making a “to-do”
and rebirth, start organizing all the clutter that has accumulated list for each room -- everything needs sprucing up this time of year.
throughout the Winter. Overwhelming? Take it room by room, Clean or replace shelf liners and dust everything from the countertops
one week at a time. Slowly but surely, your cupboards, medicine to the dresser drawer handles. And don’t forget to clean your window
cabinets and even closets will bring feelings of peace and calm. treatments! Check the instructions first, but most window treatments
Your newfound organization will save you time (you won’t spend need little more than a light feather dusting or a low level dust buster
extra time searching for things!), and it will do wonders for lift- to freshen them up. Once you have your “to-do” list, set the cleaning
ing your mood, as well. mood: play your favorite music, light some candles or spray some
room spray and enjoy the prospect of a fresh start for Spring!
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you. Most of your furniture has probably had the same position bring it inside to use with flower arrangements, wreaths and fireplace
for years. Change it! Simply switching the placement of a couch mantle arrangements. Fill small pots with parsley, lemon verbena and
or repositioning the TV can make you feel like you have a whole basil for the kitchen sill. Clean out your fireplace and display a woven
new room. If your furniture is centered in front of a fireplace, think basket or terra cotta pot filled with ferns or silk flowers. Add bowls
about ways to rearrange the look by changing the focal point away of fresh fruit -- bursts of bright colors -- and whatever says Spring
from the mantel to a view of a garden or out a great picture window. to you for an effortless transition to Spring. The choices are endless!
8. Rethink the Rugs
Wonderfully cozy area rugs look just right in Winter. But when Home decorating is as much about creating a mindset and a
the temperature rises it may be time to roll them up and replace mood for yourself and your guests as it is about making your house
them for Summer with sisal or cotton rugs in light, cool colors. look great. There are a number of ways to achieve this, but you
9. Reinvention will be much happier with the results if they come from your own
Decorate with crisp white bed sheets as they make great duvets, personality – whether you do it yourself or hire a professional. I
shower or window curtains (as mentioned earlier). Incorporate flea hope these tips will help you have a refreshingly-beautiful Spring!
market finds or old furniture with a fresh coat of paint for a variety
of uses in your home. For instance, an armoire creates elegance A resident of the Old Northeast, Laura Fage is the proprietor
in the foyer and hides the clutter of umbrellas, school books and of Casa Terra Design, which specializes in interior redesign,
purses -- or use it for keep your linens, toiletries and appliances in curb appeal, outdoor rooms, staging for sale and inspiring home
one convenient area in the bathroom. Vintage garden furniture can owners to live a more beautiful life through creative design and
be incorporated inside to create a quaint cottage look in the kitchen elegantly-produced special events. She is an award-winning event
or dining area. A plant stand adds interest to an entry. planner, has owned a home and garden boutique, hosted a garden
10. Re-Accessorize – The Final Touch TV show and conducted workshops on all aspects of home decor.
The final touch in the process – and one of the most transforming www.casaterradesign.com
– is accessorizing. Rework your accessories and makeover shelves Author’s Personal Note: It’s hard to believe that my husband Frank
and displays to replace objects with an eye toward keeping the look and I have lived in our dream home in The Old Northeast for nearly
light and airy. Create vignettes by showcasing your floral china or one year, and are now getting ready for our Spring re-do in the home
white ironstone with a collection of pitchers or glass and include plants and garden. We look forward to seeing you in the neighborhood!
Travels to Vizcaya
and Fairchild
plants and critically endangered
Tropical Garden species, many of these plants are
March 17 -18
th th collected from the wild. These
collections are now a resource of
V izcaya Museum and Gardens preserves, the Miami estate

of International Harvester Vice President James Deering
(1859–1925), was built between 1914 and 1922. Vizcaya is one of
world significance.
With an overnight stay at the
Marriott Residence Inn, Coconut
the most intact remaining architectural examples from the era in
Grove, Miami
United States history when the nation’s wealthy industrialists built
lavish estates inspired by the palaces of Europe. Vizcaya was des-
ignated a National Historic Landmark
Vizcaya
in 1994 for its national significance
as an achievement of architecture,
landscape design, decorative arts, COST: Includes luxury travel
and art collecting and features a main with Martz Motor Coach, overnight
house, ten acres of formal gardens, a accommodations, all admissions,
rockland hammock (native forest) and guided tours, tips, one breakfast and
mangrove shore. one lunch.
Non-
Since 1938 Fairchild Tropical Members Members
Botanic Garden has assembled an Double/one bedroom suite $232 $245
outstanding collection of taxonomically Quad/two bedroom suite $202 $215
arranged and well-documented tropi- Single/one bedroom suite $312 $325
cal plants, emphasizing palms, cycads,
flowering trees and shrubs, vines and To Reserve Your Spot:
fruit trees. Except for certain cultivated 727/551-3102
Complementing the Historic Fabric of The Old NE
by Jo-Anne Peck
O
utbuildings are a significant portion of the historic fabric
of The Historic Old Northeast neighborhood, adding
a tangible layer to the history of the neighborhood’s
development. Garages located on historic alleys tell the rising
story of the automobile, early cottages reflect the use of live-in
help and storage sheds were often built for home business uses.
Residents who are fortunate enough to have these buildings on
their property know how useful they are. Those that don’t lament
the lack of storage for simple items like yard tools.
One of the newest outbuilding additions to The Old Northeast
was installed by Historic Shed at 526 13th Avenue NE. Owned ing, 1x6’ cypress roof sheathing, cypress siding and a cypress bead
by neighborhood newcomers Warren and Linda Alessi, the new board human-scaled door while incorporating salvaged wood win-
two-car garage replaced a dilapidated historic garage that came dows with traditional surrounds. The interior is completely sheathed
with their newly-purchased house. “You could smell the mildew in ½” plywood for additional shear strength, and the building meets
inside the house from the garage when you opened the windows,” or exceeds Florida building code wind load requirements. The only
said Linda. This, coupled with the odd placement of the old garage non-traditional item in the garage design is the use of modern overhead
on the lot that virtually eliminated any practical use of the yard, garage doors, overlaid to look like traditional carriage house doors.
made the Alessis decide to replace the garage. Several neighbors have stopped by to see and comment on
Historic Shed custom designed a new 20’x22’ two-car garage with the new garage, remarking on how quickly it went up. One older
a 6’x12’ shed workshop with elements that complement the historic woman who was walking her dog in the alley said, “That’s the
bungalow residence, such as the gable-end vents and roof slope. Since nicest garage I’ve ever seen!” Hopefully other Old Northeast
the main house has had aluminum siding installed, some elements residents see it as an asset to the historic neighborhood as well.
-- such as the roof brackets -- were based on historic precedent rather Jo-Anne Peck is president of Historic Shed and designer of custom
than the existing, altered features. The new pre-fabricated garage is outbuildings that complement historic homes (seen at HistoricShed.
constructed of pressure-treated and dense Southern yellow pine fram- com). She can be reached at 813/333-2249 or design@historicshed.com.
Assisting Families of Fallen Officers

V arious local efforts have been organized in St.
Petersburg to honor and assist the families of
two slain police officers, Tom Baitinger and Jeffery
Some Fundraising Events
Saturday, March 12th, 9am-2pm
Poker Run/Bike Show
Yaslowitz. These are just some of the ways the public Ride from Jim’s Harley Davidson to Porpoise
can participate or contribute: Pub, Gator’s, Dog House on Tyrone, ending at
Memorial T-shirt Sales: Sun Coast Law Enforcement Value Market. Bands, silent auction, slide show,
Charities, a subsidiary of the Sun Coast Police Benevolent T-shirt sales. All proceeds benefit officers’ families
Association (PBA), is selling memorial T-shirts with all Sunday, March 20th, Time TBA
proceeds benefitting the families of the fallen officers.
Shirts are $15 cash. Checks will not be accepted, how- Bubba Bikes for Badges
ever credit card payments (Visa, MasterCard, Discover) Poker Run. Details TBA. Sponsored by the PBA
will be acceptable, but only at the PBA office location. Saturday, April 16th, Time TBA
Check in advance to make sure they are still available at Family Fun/Unity Day
these locations: Fossil Park/Willis S. Johns, 6635 MLK Jr. Street N.
St. Petersburg Police Headquarters Meet St. Petersburg Police and Fire & Rescue personnel, flag
1300 1st Avenue N, St. Petersburg, FL 33705 football, softball games, cookouts.
727/893-7780 NOTE: Detective Ricardo Lopez, Burglary Division/St. Peters-
Sun Coast Police Benevolent Association burg Police Department, reminds everyone to please be cautious
14141 46th Street N #1205, Clearwater, FL 33762 of charities or fundraising events not sponsored by the PBA, and
727/532-1722 if anyone is willing to offer, please go through the PBA office for
endorsement.
Edward Jones Financial
The St. Petersburg Police Department is asking that public in-
1216 66th Street N, St. Petersburg, FL 33710 quiries regarding charitable donations or events should be made to:
Contact: Kevin Hannigan, 727/345-4680 Sun Coast Law Enforcement Charities, Inc./Pinellas PBA
Direct Donations 14141 46th Street North, #1205
Direct donations also may be made to the Jeffrey Yaslowitz/ Clearwater FL, 33762; phone 727/532-1722
Thomas Baitinger Memorial Fund at any local Bay Area Wachovia
Web site: www.suncoastpba.com or http://www.suncoastpba.
Bank locations.
com/memorial_shirts.php
St. Pete Auto Glass 226 16th Avenue NE
Mobile Auto Glass & St. Petersburg, FL 33704
Power Window Repairs
Stephen G. Dewitt
Owner/Installer
(727) 821-2065
Cell (727) 656-4783
knucklesteve@hotmail.com
Worship
Service: Ty Joslyn and Jackie Irby
Sundays Licensed Insurance Agents
10:30am
Ad courtesy of HONNA in appreciation of Westminster’s generous support of HONNA
Please Support
Our Advertisers
...and remember to
tell them that you
saw their ad here.
Neighborhood Pot Luck:
Monday, March 21st, at 6:45pm (see p.1)
All neighborhood residents invited
Prsrt Std
Historic Old Northeast Neighborhood Association U.S. Postage Paid
St. Petersburg FL
P.O. Box 76324 Permit #1020
www.honna.org
In this issue
• Wednesday Morning
Live!
• Neighborhood
Celebrates 100 Years
• Spring Walking Tour
• Reclaimed Water?
• The Answer Lady
• Candlelight Tour Recap
• Spring Fling
... and more!

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UPCOMING MEETINGS Mark your calendar!

March 21st HONNA Neighborhood

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The Newsletter of the Historic Old Potluck from page 1

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The human sundial sculpture

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5th Annual Neighborhood-Wide Tre

Saturday, March 19th Old NE

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Crime Watch Fact Sheet

Bob Watts knows The Old Northeast

 Resident for 10 years

 Commitment to educating clients on all aspects

 Aggressive approach & strategies

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Y our neighbors at Westminster Presbyterian Church have

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Y o u ’r e from 7:30-10pm (except December). Porch Parties

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HOW ARE YOU PROTECTING YOURs?

n What about your autos, motorcycles and boats?

The trusted experts at North Shore Insurance Group can help.

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A Business Run By Your Neighbors!

Individual and Business Tax Returns

Monica M. Vernon & Garth A. Vernon

Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

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Reed/Pace-Lawler Landmark House

A Candlelight Tour of Wind, Chill and Holiday Cheer!

VALUE - We bring it to every job we do .

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Learning found Souvenir of St. Petersburg a wonderful way to encourage

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V izcaya Museum and Gardens preserves, the Miami estate

Assisting Families of Fallen Officers

Ad courtesy of HONNA in appreciation of Westminster’s generous support of HONNA

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