Kriseman explains his decision to join Shumaker Advisors

As former St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman's time at the podium was coming to a close, he said he hoped to "find a job that is as emotionally and psychologically rewarding" - and now he has.

Kriseman, who served as mayor from 2014 to 2022, is joining Shumaker Advisors Florida, one of the fastest-growing public law firms in Florida.

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The month of February in the arts

February is, of course, Black History Month, and it’s also St. Petersburg Celebration of the Arts month, wherein previously-scheduled events, concerts, lectures and more from all corners are brought together under a single, easy-to-navigate umbrella.

Ardent arts patrons and philanthropists Dr. Gordon Gilbert and his wife, Michelle Kidwell-Gilbert, created the non-profit Celebration of the Arts in 2019. Their extensive calendar “highlights the creative ambience of this city, renowned for its numerous splendid cultural organizations.”