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Issue 2Tuesday, June 2, 20262 min read

Pasadena Community Church added to Florida's endangered places list

Hurricane season is here, and the city wants you ready.

01Lead story

Pasadena Community Church added to Florida's endangered places list

Preservation advocates push back as congregation plans to replace hurricane-damaged sanctuary

Pasadena Community Church has been added to Florida's endangered historic places list, St. Pete Catalyst reports. Preservation advocates are sounding the alarm as the congregation moves forward with plans to replace its sanctuary, which sustained damage during recent hurricanes. The endangered-places designation identifies historic structures across the state that are considered at risk of demolition or irreversible alteration. The Pasadena-neighborhood church is now among the sites preservation groups will be watching as rebuilding plans take shape.

02Around town

City urges hurricane prep as 2026 season begins

Official guidance released as storm season opens June 1

The City of St. Petersburg is urging residents to prepare for hurricane season, which officially began June 1. The city's media release encourages residents to review evacuation zones, stock emergency supplies, and sign up for local alert systems ahead of what forecasters expect to be an active season.

03Around town

Luna announces $480K for St. Pete police fleet

Federal funds earmarked for new patrol vehicles

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna announced $480,000 in federal funding for the St. Petersburg Police Department's fleet expansion, St. Pete Catalyst reports. The money will go toward new patrol vehicles for the department.

04City Hall

Sunset Yoga at the Pier on Wednesday

Free monthly class with The Body Electric

The Body Electric Yoga Company leads a free sunset yoga session at St. Pete Pier on Wednesday, June 3, at 7 p.m. The monthly class is open to all levels and focuses on grounding, restorative movement.

05City Hall

Pride Month celebrations under way across St. Pete

Street festivals and community events run throughout June

Pride Month events are under way across St. Petersburg, with street festivals and community gatherings scheduled throughout June. Gulfport Pride is also on the calendar this month.

06Around town

Enoch Davis Center hosts Bourbon Street BBQ & Jazz

City event celebrates Black Music Month

The Enoch Davis Center is hosting a Bourbon Street BBQ & Jazz event in celebration of Black Music Month, per a city media release dated June 1.

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