As St. Patrick’s Day 2026 looms on the not-too-distant horizon, Pete Boland is reflecting on Paddy Fest, the all-Irish celebration in Williams Park he began four...
“We’re very optimistic this is going to be a great park.”
Time magazine called Biederman's renovation of Bryant Park a “small miracle.”
A prominent urban redevelopment expert and public space management consultant has joined the project.
New funding and leadership will propel long-discussed efforts to upgrade Williams Park and establish a St. Petersburg Downtown Improvement District. A nonprofit group recently secured $800,000...
Pete Boland believes St. Petersburg deserves a “proper” St. Patrick’s Day Festival. He and a longtime business partner will ensure it has one Saturday. Boland, owner...
After a challenging hurricane season in the Sunshine City, the upcoming Localtopia event is being billed as “the most important ever” in its 12-year history. The...
St. Petersburg officially got into the St. Patrick’s Day business in 2023; the inaugural Paddy Fest, co-sponsored by the City, drew nearly 9,000 to Williams Park...
Tens of thousands of people descended upon Williams Park in downtown St. Petersburg for the 11th annual Localtopia festival Saturday, likely setting a new record. The...
One of St. Petersburg’s largest one-day festivals is returning this Saturday. Localtopia, St. Pete’s annual celebration of all things local, is set to take place Saturday...
