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Lealman Honey & Arts Festival, “Celebrating Lealman”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Zelda O’Connell, Chief Operating Officer, Florida Dream Center
208-995-9501 / zelda@floridadreamcenter.org
EVENT:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Zelda O’Connell, Chief Operating Officer, Florida Dream Center
208-995-9501 / zelda@floridadreamcenter.org
EVENT:
Lealman Honey & Arts Festival, “Celebrating Lealman”
– Arts Festival in unincorporated Lealman
WHEN:
Saturday, February 10, 2024 | 12 pm to 6 pm
WHERE:
Raymond H. Neri Community Park, (Entrance through the Lealman Exchange – 5175 45th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33714)
Festival – For event map, parking information and news, visit the Lealman Honey & Arts Festival Facebook page or connect with our website (https://ow.ly/wvIW50Qwvlq)
Parking – Free parking at the Lealman Exchange – follow the Facebook page for off-site parking options. Jolley Trolley will provide transportation from overflow parking to the event.
WHO:
Organized by the Lealman Engagement Committee (Pinellas County, Florida Dream Center, Lealman Fire District, Pinellas County Housing Authority, Lealman Community Association, Lealman Community District Services, St. Petersburg Foundation, and Exquisite Marketing & Events, Feeding Pinellas, and Lealman and Asian Neighborhood Family Center)
Sponsored by Crown Cars Automotive, Duke Energy, Pinellas County, HCA Northside Hospital, Tampa Bay Community Foundation, Pinellas Housing Authority, Habitat for Humanity, Pinellas Community Foundation, and Coastal Waste & Recycling.
This is a family-friendly FREE event!
NO SMOKING, NO DOGS event!
(Service Dogs must be certified and on a leash at all times)
NARRATIVE:
Lealman Engagement Events Committee to Host Events & Festivals Throughout the Year
Lealman, an neighborhood in central Pinellas County is home to more than 30,000 residents. Citing the potential for Community Redevelopment, Pinellas County has identified Lealman as a Community Redevelopment Area (CRA.) Community stakeholders, local partners, and County staff have joined to form the Lealman Engagement Events Committee to plan and develop public events & celebrations in Lealman.
The committee hosted its first year of Lealman community events in 2022-2023, successfully drawing thousands of residents to Lealman. The second season began with the Lealman Annual Christmas Tree Lighting.
Upcoming – On February 10, 2024, Raymond H. Neri Community Park will be the location of the second annual Honey & Arts Festival. Over 4,500 attendees are expected, 60% higher than last year’s event. The honey community has united with food trucks and local artists to incorporate honey into many of their own creations.
– Local Honey and Beekeepers selling their wares
– Craft vendors
– Food trucks
– Live music by the Black Honkeys, Lint Rollers, Hot Rod Hornets, and Lealman’s very own Pink Streets Band
– Live chainsaw art
– Tasting of Ulele’s crafted Honey & Arts signature beer
– Craft beer & wine and so much more!
“The first annual Lealman Honey and Arts Festival was a success. It brought our community together and introduced many folks to just some of what Lealman has to offer. This year’s festival will be bigger and better, and I can’t wait for more of our neighbors to experience it.”, Pinellas County Commissioner Charlie Justice
“The LEC (Lealman Engagement Committee) has proven that like-minded people can make a difference when they work together. Lealman is becoming community through the hard work of Lealman partners.”, Steve Cleveland (Florida Dream Center, President & CEO)
The Lealman Engagement Events Committee’s inception in June of 2022 inspired immediate action by local organizations and partners to develop and host the first of many events in Lealman. An unincorporated neighborhood in central Pinellas County home to more than 30,000 residents.
For event map and news, visit the Lealman Honey & Arts Festival Facebook page or click here. (https://ow.ly/wvIW50Qwvlq)
If you would like to sponsor, support, or volunteer for the events planned for Lealman, or want more information, please reach out to Zelda O’Connell at Zelda@floridadreamcenter.org or 727-851-9074.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Brittany Maxwell
Exquisite Events & Marketing
exquisitemessage@gmail.com
727-600-6570
– Arts Festival in unincorporated Lealman
WHEN:
Saturday, February 10, 2024 | 12 pm to 6 pm
WHERE:
Raymond H. Neri Community Park, (Entrance through the Lealman Exchange – 5175 45th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33714)
Festival – For event map, parking information and news, visit the Lealman Honey & Arts Festival Facebook page or connect with our website (https://ow.ly/wvIW50Qwvlq)
Parking – Free parking at the Lealman Exchange – follow the Facebook page for off-site parking options. Jolley Trolley will provide transportation from overflow parking to the event.
WHO:
Organized by the Lealman Engagement Committee (Pinellas County, Florida Dream Center, Lealman Fire District, Pinellas County Housing Authority, Lealman Community Association, Lealman Community District Services, St. Petersburg Foundation, and Exquisite Marketing & Events, Feeding Pinellas, and Lealman and Asian Neighborhood Family Center)
Sponsored by Crown Cars Automotive, Duke Energy, Pinellas County, HCA Northside Hospital, Tampa Bay Community Foundation, Pinellas Housing Authority, Habitat for Humanity, Pinellas Community Foundation, and Coastal Waste & Recycling.
This is a family-friendly FREE event!
NO SMOKING, NO DOGS event!
(Service Dogs must be certified and on a leash at all times)
NARRATIVE:
Lealman Engagement Events Committee to Host Events & Festivals Throughout the Year
Lealman, an neighborhood in central Pinellas County is home to more than 30,000 residents. Citing the potential for Community Redevelopment, Pinellas County has identified Lealman as a Community Redevelopment Area (CRA.) Community stakeholders, local partners, and County staff have joined to form the Lealman Engagement Events Committee to plan and develop public events & celebrations in Lealman.
The committee hosted its first year of Lealman community events in 2022-2023, successfully drawing thousands of residents to Lealman. The second season began with the Lealman Annual Christmas Tree Lighting.
Upcoming – On February 10, 2024, Raymond H. Neri Community Park will be the location of the second annual Honey & Arts Festival. Over 4,500 attendees are expected, 60% higher than last year’s event. The honey community has united with food trucks and local artists to incorporate honey into many of their own creations.
– Local Honey and Beekeepers selling their wares
– Craft vendors
– Food trucks
– Live music by the Black Honkeys, Lint Rollers, Hot Rod Hornets, and Lealman’s very own Pink Streets Band
– Live chainsaw art
– Tasting of Ulele’s crafted Honey & Arts signature beer
– Craft beer & wine and so much more!
“The first annual Lealman Honey and Arts Festival was a success. It brought our community together and introduced many folks to just some of what Lealman has to offer. This year’s festival will be bigger and better, and I can’t wait for more of our neighbors to experience it.”, Pinellas County Commissioner Charlie Justice
“The LEC (Lealman Engagement Committee) has proven that like-minded people can make a difference when they work together. Lealman is becoming community through the hard work of Lealman partners.”, Steve Cleveland (Florida Dream Center, President & CEO)
The Lealman Engagement Events Committee’s inception in June of 2022 inspired immediate action by local organizations and partners to develop and host the first of many events in Lealman. An unincorporated neighborhood in central Pinellas County home to more than 30,000 residents.
For event map and news, visit the Lealman Honey & Arts Festival Facebook page or click here. (https://ow.ly/wvIW50Qwvlq)
If you would like to sponsor, support, or volunteer for the events planned for Lealman, or want more information, please reach out to Zelda O’Connell at Zelda@floridadreamcenter.org or 727-851-9074.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Brittany Maxwell
Exquisite Events & Marketing
exquisitemessage@gmail.com
727-600-6570
