St.

Pete’s Jewel on Tampa Bay

Historic
Old Northeast
Neighborhood News Published Quarterly

Volume 35 Issue 2 www.honna.org June 2008

Spring Garden Stroll

The President’s Perspective
Mary Alice Lange
Association President
Summer Plans,
Neighborhood Plan
Summer begins in June with a burst of
colorful foliage and long, warm days tempt-
ing us into planning outside activities with
family and friends. The passage of time gra-
ciously moves us in cycles through the sea-
sons enjoying our wonderful city.
Each season represents change and rebirth
in nature as time represents opportunity and
renewal in our neighborhood. At the May gen-
eral membership meeting HONNA presented
the Pictorial Survey created in 2002 which
had offered all neighborhood residents and
property owners with an opportunity for in-
volvement and discussion of renewal in the
neighborhood. The Pictorial Survey identi-
fied 12 categories which included: green
space/open space, streetscape, landscape,
traffic, utilities, quality of life, zoning/use of
property, code enforcement, commercial/
multifamily residential/single family residen-
tial and historic preservation/design review.
The survey used “before” and “after” photos
to represent the kinds of building design and
landscape elements, which had improved or
not changed since the early ‘90s when the
Neighborhood Plan was originally created.
continued on page 2
Blossoms
by Craig Hyde,
Suzanne Laurencell,
Robin Reed and Barb Spofford
A
much-loved neighborhood
Spring tradition, The Old
Northeast Neighborhood
Association Garden Stroll, begun in
2001, made its comeback on Sun-
day, May 4th. It was directed by a
team of four neighbors who got to-
gether last January determined to
streamline the organization of the
event and make it happen again, after a lapse and no Stroll in 2007. Under the
direction of Craig Hyde, Suzanne Laurencell, Robin Reed and Barb Spofford,
the event was a tremendous success — financially, socially, and esthetically. A
net profit of over $8,600 was raised through sponsorships [see box] and ticket
sales. These funds go into the Neighborhood Association’s treasury and will be
used in part for beautification of the neighborhood and to help finance the Neigh-
borhood Plan.
On a picture perfect day, almost 600 folks visited nine charming private gar-
dens, in addition to Sunken Gardens. Every garden uniquely reflected the own-
ers’ love of plants and enthusiasm for outdoor living. There were exotic tropical
plants co-mingled with old favorites. Elegant water features and novel garden
ornaments were in abundance. Over 50 volunteers spent two hours each at a
garden, working as so-called Garden Attendants, greeting visitors and monitoring
the flow of traffic. Sunken Gardens’ very affable and knowledgeable, Bill O’Grady,
circulated around the various gardens answering specific gardening questions.
The volunteer Garden Attendants got to visit the other gardens when they were
“off duty.” When the Stroll concluded, garden owners and volunteers alike gath-
ered at the beautiful garden of Ken and Linda Garrity for light refreshments
and a glass of Sangria to toast the success of the Stroll.
An estimated 100 neighbors, businesses and organizations deserve a huge round
of applause for their contributions to the Stroll’s success. Burt and Carol Kline
continued on page 12

IN THIS ISSUE UPCOMING MEETINGS Mark yo

June 16th calenda r u
4 of July Parade ...................... Page 7
th HONNA Neighborhood r!
Meetings are held the third Preserve Our Wallets
Sign Warz ................................. Page 10 Monday of each month (except and Waterfront Group,
August and December) at Downtown Baseball Stadium
“Letting Go” .............................. Page 18 Westminster Presbyterian Church July 21st
Spring Walking Tour .................. Page 20 126 11th Avenue NE To be announced
HISTORIC6:45pm, SocialN• EIGHBORHOOD
OLD NORTHEAST 7pm, Business
NEWS No Meeting in August Page 1
President’s Perspective from page 1
The “neighborhood planning” process allows residents within The Historic Old Northeast
each City neighborhood the chance to identify the important is- [found on the City of St. Petersburg’s web site]
sues and development patterns throughout their neighborhood such Amenities/character/etc.
as: safety concerns including traffic or street lighting; improve-
ment projects such as City parks or street repairs; identification The historic elements which characterize our neighborhood
elements such as streetscape or signage along with neighborhood are brick streets with granite curbs, a mix of concrete and hexa-
characteristics such as block patterns and architectural styles gon block sidewalks, a grid network of streets, avenues and al-
essential to preserve, protect and enhance the neighborhood. leys and its proximity to the waterfront known as Tampa Bay.
The large oaks, jacarandas, pines, palms, maples and magnolias
Residents will be working together to update our Neighbor- provide lush overhanging canopies in the landscape.
hood Plan originally created in 1990. Committee members will
seek resident input and statistical information to be used in any The Historic Old Northeast enjoys an almost unique quality
revisions that will be presented to neighborhood residents for their being adjacent to downtown St. Petersburg. North Shore Park
review. Over the next several months all neighborhood residents runs along the entire eastern boundary. This park offers the neigh-
and property owners, whether or not HONNA members, will have borhood large open spaces, a large public pool, tennis courts, a
an opportunity to participate at committee meetings, provide valu- baseball field, bike trails, long continuous sidewalks for leisurely
able input, review proposed revisions and voice their opinions strolls, a children’s playground and a beach with white sand.
about Neighborhood Plan revisions. Proposed plan revisions will Along Coffee Pot Bayou are privately owned docks which house
be presented by section at noticed HONNA general membership colorful boats and provide the opportunity to fish, sail and boat in
meetings. If you would like to participate on the committee, please protected waters. The Bayou is known for the manatees which
contact Robin Reed by telephone at 825-0480 or by e-mail at feed in its shallow waters. The historic Snell Isle Bridge crosses
rlreed@tampabay.rr.com. the Bayou to link North Shore and Snell Isle.
Thank you for giving your time and talents to the neighbor- Architecture
hood. I look forward to seeing you soon at a neighborhood meeting The Historic Old Northeast Neighborhood was the first estab-
and the Children’s 4th of July Parade. lished neighborhood within the City of St. Petersburg. Many of
Mary Alice the original homes of the era still exist. The architecture in the
Historic Old Northeast area is dominated by a wonderful mixture
The Newsletter of the Historic Old of predominately Mediterranean Revival, Colonial Revival, Bun-
Northeast Neighborhood Association galow Styles, Prairie, Williamsburg as well as vernacular style
homes. As a result of this mix, combined with the age of the
Published quarterly – March, June, September and December neighborhood, The Historic Old Northeast enjoys a residential
and mailed to all households in The Old Northeast character which sets it apart.
P.O. Box 76324, St. Petersburg, FL 33734 Many of the homes sport front porches, horizontal wood sid-
e-mail NSNAeditor@aol.com
ing, large casement windows, columns, white picket fences, fire-
Editor Rick Carson places with large looming chimneys, as well as steeply pitched
Columnists and Reporters
roofs with an assortment of roofing materials.
Mike Dailey Peter Stanhope Keaton Green
David Forman Susan Alderson Barbara Rhode Always a part of the architecture, landscaping makes a dra-
Yvonne Swanson John Gee Amy Labie matic statement in The Historic Old Northeast with numerous
Linda Dobbs Chuck Lindeen Jill McGrath and rich combinations of foliage throughout. From azaleas of all
Circulation Cathy Leonard and Joe O’Connor kinds to flowering crepe myrtles, dogwood, tree of gold, hibis-
Contributors All our Old Northeast neighbors cus, bird of paradise, firecracker, giant liriope, gardenias, roses
Newsletter Layout & Design Sharon Bond: SharonBond@gmail.com
Advertising Information Rachel Sartain: RTSartain@yahoo.com and all types of annuals, flowers are always in bloom somewhere.
The residential flavor is so different from what one might ex-
pect for Florida; however, when taken into consideration that the
early settlers here in The Historic Old Northeast emigrated from
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 Association News & Activities
The February monthly meeting provided a “checklist” of the
many steps homeowners can take to secure their homes and
personal safety, including a demonstration of items which
can be purchased for such purposes.
Matt
Silverman and
Bill Walsh,
representatives
of the Rays ball
team owner-
ship, made a
presentation at
the March
meeting,
outlining their
proposals for a
new waterfront
baseball
stadium to replace Tropicana Field, and they took questions from
the audience. [See page 5 for related information.]
The April meeting was devoted to the latest roofing regula-
tions which have gone into effect for new residential structures
or replaced roofs on existing structures. For more information
about these rules and how they may affect you (including tips on
how to avoid unlicensed contractors and “hurricane-proof”
scams), go to www.pcclb.com, the web site for the Pinellas
County Construction Licensing Board. Attendees also heard from
a representative of the state’s Department of Financial Services
about homeowner’s insurance coverage (e.g., where to go if
you can’t find coverage; 1-800/524-9023) and a free wind in-
spection program (My Safe Florida Home) offered by the state,
which also can provide qualified homeowners matching grants
to make recommended improvements to strengthen homes
against hurricanes (www.mysafefloridahome.com).
May’s meeting brought residents up-to-speed on the Neigh-
borhood Plan and HONNA’s efforts to revise earlier versions to
better reflect current realities post-new Land Development Regu-
lations and the on-going changes taking place downtown and in
adjoining neighborhoods. [See below, Planning/Historic Preser-
vation Committee.]
Board member Secretary and former HONNA president Cathy
Martin submitted her resignation from the Board citing time de-
mands but offering to assist with projects as she is able.
HISTORIC OLD NORTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
Committee Reports
Neighborhood Design Review
Rick Field, Chair
The Neighborhood Design Review Committee worked with
City Planning and Zoning staff to resolve a number or zoning
and building permit issues. These issues involved side, rear
and front yard setback variances, cut curb permits, height
requirements, warehousing buffer and off-site storage. Ar-
eas involved were 17 th Avenue NE, Beach Drive, 15th Avenue
NE, 13 th Avenue NE, 14th Avenue NE and 4th Street N. Most
often issues are brought to our attention by our review of
City Agenda items, City staff contacts and concerned resi-
dents’ calls and emails.
City staff has been very good about following up concerns
and working with us on resolving questionable changes. If
you see changes happening in the form or remodeling, addi-
tions or new construction and you have questions or con-
cerns, please contact us through the HONNA web site; click
on “contact us,” fill in the appropriate boxes and let us hear
from you.
Crime and Safety
Ron Magray, Chair
Crime Watch Development: I need one more section captain to
meet the St. Petersburg Police Department requirements for offi-
cial recognition, and the scheduling of the required organizational
meeting.
Local Crime; There have been three home burglaries on the
100 and 200 blocks of 17th Avenue N. All incidents occurred
during the day. District 2 has had surveillance in the area.
I attended the Sunshine State Crime Prevention Conference
May 7th-9th at the Hilton St Pete. The conference was presented
by the Regional Community Policing Institute (RCPI) at St Pe-
tersburg College. Most of the sessions are designed for law en-
forcement but all round-table topics were open to registered at-
tendees.
The session on “Internet Safety: Your child, the Internet
and Online Predators” was an excellent presentation by Deputy
Thomas Kelley of the Pinellas County Sheriff’s office. Deputy
Kelley will be scheduled for a neighborhood members meeting
in the fall. This meeting will be a must attend for all parents
and grandparents in our community.
Based on some of the law enforcement models I heard
discussed at the conference the police have effectively re-
duced our crime rate to what is, for them, acceptable. But
we will have crime, and it is our responsibility to try not to
be the one who is the victim. The police and our Neighbor-
hood Association (HONNA) are aware that there is an indi-
vidual or individuals targeting our homes during the daytime.
The SPPD is working to catch this guy. Involvement in a
Crime Watch community will help residents be more respon-
sible by promoting increased awareness and communication.
[See page 5 for Crime Watch sign-up.]
Final thoughts from a conference session; “The world is a
dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because
of those who look on and do nothing.” Albert Einstein
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Planning/Historic Preservation will be given to all elementary schools in the City; the remaining
Robin Reed, Chair books will be sold to fund additional neighborhood preservation
initiatives. The book has generated a lot of excitement. The St.
At its April meeting, the Committee discussed a number of Petersburg Museum of History has offered to monitor the program
topics and exciting ideas for future projects. in the schools and Sunken Gardens will use activities from the
The Neighborhood Association has hired the firm, My Town book at the Gardens. St. Petersburg Preservation and Great Explo-
Team, led by Bob Jeffrey and Mike Dove, to review and complete rations are also enthusiastic about the project. In April, HONNA
the Neighborhood Plan update. The Planning Committee com- received a most generous grant of $20,000 from the Verizon Foun-
pleted much of the preliminary work for the update in 2002/2003, dation towards funding.
and a Neighborhood Profile was compiled by a consultant at that Discussion of the book project brought forth an offer from
time. This document will be an official version of what the neigh- Mary Dowd to show her short film of the Vinoy Hotel when it
borhood wants for itself in the coming years. The development was empty and deserted. The Committee also talked about the
of the Plan will be new Seminole Heights (Tampa) historical movie, which was re-
coordinated with the cently sold out for opening night at the Tampa Theater. Long
City’s Planning De- range, the Committee is thinking that this would make a wonder-
partment, which will ful project for The Old Northeast! All agreed the next meeting
lend the resulting would be “movie night.” Popcorn anyone?
document credibility
with City agencies Also under discussion were neighborhood plaques identifying
and commissions. The Old Northeast as a National Register Historic District and
Granada Terrace as a Local Historic District. Additional research
The Book Com- will be needed before the Committee can move forward with this
mittee made a pre- much-needed recognition of our historic status.
sentation about the
Children’s Education The April Walking Tour was a great success. Rob Wertz and
Project, a book en- Mike Dailey took participants through Granada Terrace and the
titled Souvenir of St. northwestern area of the neighborhood above 22nd Avenue. A va-
Petersburg: Views riety of architectural styles was pointed out and refreshments,
from the Vinoy, compliments of Rob and Mike, were served midway through the
which HONNA is tour. Go to the HONNA web site, www.HONNA.org, to see pho-
planning to publish. tos. [See article about the tour on page 20.] The Committee plans
Copies of the book Mockup of draft book cover to pursue having the tours (three in the last two years) put on

Historic Old Northeast JOIN OUR COMMITTEES

Neighborhood
Association Membership
The Historic Old Northeast Neighborhood Association was
founded in 1974 to promote civic improvement of our
neighborhood. We invite and welcome all residents of the
Old Northeast to join the association and become involved.
Annual membership dues are $30 per household.
Send this completed form to:
Historic Old Northeast Neighborhood Association
P.O. Box 76324
St. Petersburg, FL 33734
Your volunteer involvement in one of our com-
mittees will help enhance your neighborhood and
our association.
Please contact any committee chair for infor-
mation.
Candlelight Tour of Homes (December):
Co-Chairs Julia Brazier, 403-2237
Anne-Marie Stephenson, 897-9398
C.O.N.A. Rep: Maureen Stafford, 488-8154

Name(s): ________________________ Crime & Safety: Ron Magray, 502-9065

Address: ________________________ Membership: Douglas Haan, 488-5514
_______________________________ Neighborhood Design Review:
_______________________________ Rick Field, 744-6697
Phone: __________________________ Newsletter: Rick Carson, 898-7834
E-Mail: __________________________ Planning/Historic Preservation: Robin Reed, 825-0480
When did you move into the neighborhood Programs: Susan Lahey 368-8419
(month and year)?: _______________
Traffic: Bob Watts, 821-8997
$30 ANNUAL DUES ENCLOSED Website: Nona Peebles 894-3529

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disk, so that friends and neighbors can walk, bike, or drive the Whether or not you choose to volunteer, go ahead and mark
itineraries on their own. your calendar for the 11th Annual Historic Old Northeast Candle-
Carol and Burt Kline continue to document our community light Tour of homes on December 7th from 3-8pm. And dream of
by taking photographs of every home in the neighborhood. If you the day when A/C system falls blissfully silent!
see them on the sidewalk, take a few minutes to chat. They tell us
they are meeting new friends every time they head out to take
pictures! Council of Neighborhood Associations
The 4th of July Children’s Parade is being planned for Friday, Maureen Stafford, HONNA Representative
the 4th, from 9:30-11:30am. This year the venue is changing. Cof- The CONA Historic Resources and Lane Development Com-
fee Pot Park will be the staging ground for the parade; the route mittee was requested by the CONA Board to review the Rays
will follow Coffee Pot Boulevard from the park to 28th Avenue proposal for building a new stadium at the Al Lang Waterfront
NE and back again. Park and redeveloping Tropicana Field. The Committee divided
If you would like to join this two-fold committee or help out on itself into three subcommittees: Downtown Impact, Redevelop-
parade morning, please contact Robin Reed, 825-0480, or ment of Tropicana Field and Financing.
rlreed@tampabay.rr.com. Recommendations (summarized) of April 9th report: 1) The city
should not approve a referendum to lease the Al Lange site for
construction and use of a new stadium; 2) The City should com-
Historic Old Northeast Candlelight plete a thorough analysis of alternatives to the waterfront for a new
Tour of Homes stadium; 3) Even if a new stadium is not pursued at Al Lang, the
City should continue to explore the advantages of redeveloping the
Julia Brazier, Co-Chair Trop site at some future date; 4) With respect to pursuing redevel-
Leading experts agree (not really, but they should) that the best opment of the Trop site at some level, the City should reject all bids
way to beat the summer heat is to get involved in The Historic previously received and issue a new RPF. Should the City decide to
Old Northeast Candlelight Tour of Homes. Shift your focus from pursue relocation of the stadium and/or a referendum regarding the
the incessant buzz of your air conditioner, that wilting garden Waterfront Park site: 1) The City should request a significant share
and sticky clothing to cooler weather, holiday cheer, community of naming rights revenue and profit sharing generally and require
ambiance and the opportunity to benefit both a worthy local char- payment of significant rent…; 2) The City should clearly state in
ity and neighborhood improvements. the ballot language the full cost of its contribution to a new sta-
A highlight of the holiday season, the Candlelight Tour of Homes dium, including financing costs; 3) CONA previously recommended
draws a thousand visitors to our lovely community, providing an and reaffirms that the Al Lang and Mahaffey portions of Water-
inside view of diverse architectural and decorating styles. The
2008 tour is currently in the germination stage and volunteers, CLIP AND MAIL
whether long-time residents – haven’t you always been curious?
— or newcomers – what better way to meet your neighbors? —
are encouraged to get involved. Your talents are welcome! And
don’t forget the perk of a private tour and party on the evening
Crime Watch Fact Sheet
prior to the tour. Name _____________________________________
If you’re interested in helping out or if you’re a principal in a
business and would like to discuss advertising or sponsorship Address ___________________________________
opportunities, please contact one of the co-chairs: Julia Brazier
City/State: St. Petersburg, FL Zip: _____________
at 895-4443 or Anne-Marie Stephenson at 897-9398.
Home Phone: ______________________________
Historic Old Northeast Neighborhood Association
OFFICERS and BOARD Office Phone: ______________________________
President Cell Phone: ________________________________
Mary Alice Lange 251-2034 tlcapmal@earthlink.net
Vice President
Maureen Stafford 488-8154 MJStPetersburg@aol.com
E-mail: ____________________________________
Secretary
vacant Emergency Contact Person ___________________
Treasurer
Douglas Haan 488-5514 douglashaan@aol.com Contact’s Phone # ___________________________
Directors
Julia Brazier 403-2237 jbrazier@tampabay.rr.com HONNA Member: Yes____ No____
Rick Carson 898-7834 NSNAeditor@aol.com
Rick Field 744-6697 townley@aol.com Would like more info on membership Yes___ No___
Susan Lahey 368-8419 slahey@uga.edu
Ron Magray 502-9065 RFMagray@gmail.com
Robin Reed 825-0480 rlreed@tampabay.rr.com
Anne-Marie Stephenson 897-9398 petalstitch@tampabay.rr.com Signed: ___________________________________
Bob Watts 821-8997 rwatts7@tampabay.rr.com
HONNA Board meetings are held the second Monday of each month
HONNA
at 6:30pm and are open to the public. Check with HONNA for the location. PO Box 76324, St. Petersburg, FL 33734

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 Ponderings clear and cool morning to witness what the
stadium was built for — everyday people
watching an affordable baseball game in a
beautiful Florida setting — and pay our re-
spects.
We had our dogs so we couldn’t go in,
but we did sit outside the fence and watched
as the players warmed up for a game with
Toronto. Although the Canadians must have
Baseball, been grateful for such a beautiful and intensely
green spring day, spectators on both sides of
Coffee and the fence were just as happy to be there.
Freedom While watching the players warm up, we
engaged in some casual banter and wished
by John Gee them luck with the new season. Leaving the field, a player
lobbed a ball over the fence to a passing kid whose
John and his wife Kathy moved to St. Pete from face lit up at acquiring such a lucky and unexpected
New Mexico four years ago, and he currently teaches prize. Welcome back Rays, and I hope your perse-
history at a Sarasota high school. He has served on verance finally pays off with a winning season.
the HONNA Board where he co-chaired its Historic Is there any more room for another coffee shop?
Preservation Committee. You can also read more from We have a new one on the edge of the neighborhood,
John in the Northeast Journal. and if you haven’t been to the Kahwa take some time
Al Lang Field sits on the bay looking every bit the to visit because it is different from the others. The
dormant, meticulously maintained but often ig- nored French owners have brought to our town the Euro-
museum piece it has become. Lying amidst our pean experience of high- end coffee (not served in
new examples of clinically designed modernity, cardboard cups) in a quiet and customer-friendly
its historical relevance is mostly unknown by space. I like sitting at a small table while lis-
the newly arrived demographic of our commu- tening to the French conversation and sip-
nity. Our beautiful symbol of St. Pete’s baseball ping a Café Americano in a ceramic coffee
history has become an anachronism doomed by cup. The owners import the beans world-
our constant need to reinvent ourselves, but this wide and then roast them here in St. Pete
is America and this is what we do. With this in so this is a local, not corporate, busi-
mind, my wife and I took a walk downtown one ness. Try the pastries -- they are
homemade and, of course, very
French. Kahwa Coffee: 475 2nd
Committees from previous page Street N.
front Park be placed under the downtown Waterfront Park zoning Democracy is a messy business where all points of view
and received the full protection of that zoning. The committee’s full have to be aired to formulate a consensus we all have to live
report may be viewed at www.conastpete.org. with. Is it always fair? No. Is it always successful in reaching
the right decisions? Not always. Is it the best way to run a
country? A better way has not been discovered. One of the
Newsletter positive points of living in our neighborhood is the fact that
Rick Carson, Editor people are patiently democratic about all the opinions we love
If you’ve wandered lately past HONNA’s kiosk next to the to share. Whenever there is some controversial issue, the yard
tennis courts in North Shore Park you may have noticed that the signs grow like kudzu and neighbor’s opinions are freely posted
display has been spiffed up a bit and its contents updated. Thanks for all to see. The problem is that some people don’t agree
go to Bea Paris who vol- with you and will take such a strong exception that some
unteered to replace the em- signs will disappear. The person who took our sign did not
barrassingly-outdated mate- pay attention in his or her high school civics class. The right
rial with articles and info to express opinions is guaranteed and you cannot change that
from the March issue. Look fact. You can, however, change your attitude about free speech
for selections from this is- and do the right thing by returning the sign… but if not, try
sue to be posted there learning something about this basic right. It’s not always pleas-
shortly. ant, but the right to speak freely is an important part of our
Anyone interested in history.
learning about and becom- Have a nice summer.
ing involved with the prepa-
ration of this newsletter is
invited to contact me at
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 Eggcellent Eggstravagnza Eggstrordinaire

If there’s any doubt that The Historic Old Northeast has expe- Albertson’s Supermarket on 4th Street N, for their contribu-
rienced a rebirth in terms of becoming home to families with tions to the fun time. As one neighbor commented about the morn-
younger children, all you have to do is drop by one of the family- ing, “It was wonderful, and it makes me happy and proud to live
oriented holiday events sponsored by The Historic Old Northeast in this delightful neighborhood.” [For more photos of the Easter
Neighborhood Association. Egg Hunt, go to www.honna.org.]
The most recent evidence of this kiddie-explosion was the Next on tap: the annual 4th of July Kid’s Parade.
annual Easter Egg Hunt held Saturday morning, March 22nd, at
Coffee Pot Park. Scores of tots and youngsters scrambled
throughout the park loading their baskets with brightly colored
eggs (the plastic squirrel-proof variety) filled with candy and en- Renewing a Tradition in
Renewing an Old Tradition in
joying a visit from an eight-foot tall Easter bunny. Prizes were The Historic Old Northeast
The Historic Old Northeast
awarded to those lucky enough to discover the “special” eggs as
well as those judged best-dressed. While their children were dash-
ing about, parents socialized with old friends
and discovered new ones.
Many residents devoted hours
preparing for the event, and spe- Neighborhood Children’s
cial thanks are reserved for Neighborhood Children’sParade
Parade
Cynthia Serra and Smith & As-
sociates Real Estate, along with Friday, July 4th,
Meeta 9:30-11:30am
Parade will start at 10a.m. SHARP!
Bring kids and/or grandkids with decorated bikes,
Meet at Coffee Pot Park,
Coffee Pot Boulevard, 30th Avenue NE
Bring kids and/or grandkids with
decorated bikes,
Family, friends, tricycles,
neighbors scooters, wagons,
aelcome
to set up chairs along the route ( pedal cars
strollers, buggies, rollerskates,
and their the
to watch favorite
parade!music-makers!
Family, friends, neighbors and visitors are welcome to
set up chairs along the route to watch the parade!
and most musical.
Fun activities for the
FUN ACTIVITIES FOR THE Children
CHILDREN to
TO Enjoy
ENJOY.
Check www.honna.org and click on
Check www.honna.org and click on Community Calendar
Community Calendar for updated information
for updatedabout
information about the parade.
the parade

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“What Is That Stuff?”
by Jill McGrath
Working along the sidewalk garden brings many native plant
and flower inquiries from passers-by. But, all too often, the ques-
tion, while pointing to trees overhead, “What is that stuff?” is the
one most asked.
The referred to “stuff” is Spanish Moss. The
droll sage of The Old Northeast groaned, “It’s
NOT Spanish and it is NOT moss.” That pro-
testation aside, what we call Spanish Moss hap-
pily grows rootless all over the southeastern
states of the USA.
At night, against the evening blue, the gray
Spanish Moss looks very eerie and perhaps that
is why it has perpetrated frightening tales of
witches hair and pirate beards.
A tourist claimed that, “The gray stuff is
strangling the trees and should be removed.”
Spanish Moss is a welcome guest of its hosts
for it never drains the cupboard but, instead,
makes its own food. The moss strands contain
their own drinking cups to collect the rain. When
there is no moisture, the moss collectors go
Street Light Out?
Do yourself and your neighbors a favor
and phone Progress Energy at 800/
228-8485 to report it (provide them the
location and the ID number on the
pole’s base). Don’t make things easy
for the burglars and car thieves.
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into hibernation until the rains re-
turn. Birds and bats collect the moss
to line their living rooms.
In earlier days, the moss was
used to stuff furniture and the stems
are sometimes harvested for today’s
upholstery needs. Be grateful for
feather and foam cushions.
Florists and greenhouses use the
moss for mulch for special plants
such as Amaryllis, especially around
Christmas. A neighbor sent a large
box of Spanish Moss, collected
from a Live Oak tree, to his daugh-
ter, a florist in Ohio. She reported
that she zapped bunches of the moss
in her microwave and used it for
arrangements, as well as for plant
mulch, in her store.
The fear of chiggers is often ex-
pressed, but those pesky red, bit-
ing bugs are found in moss which
has left the tree and lies on the
ground, according to the University
of Florida, so it is best to leave sleeping moss lie.
Seeds propagate the moss, which is very prolific in the tree-
covered Old Northeast, especially the older trees like the Live
Oaks. In Florida, some oaks are 2,000 years old. With age comes
wisdom, or so they say, so if the oaks can play the part of where
the Spanish Moss prefers to inhabit, we should not argue. Be not
leery of the gray beards — guest and host are content.
And “No, madam, you don’t have to be afraid of what might
be lurking amongst the scale-like stems,” and,
“No, sir, not to worry, that stuff is not stran-
gling the tree.” “And you, miss, may think
the stuff is ugly, but it is part of the southern
heritage and, thus, we are quite fond of the
gray stuff.”
With thanks to Photo Ed and Betsie
Blodgett at the Pennsylvania Horticultural So-
ciety
Jill and Ed McGrath (who grew up together
in the Hudson River Valley of New York) are
restoring a 1910 cottage on the corner of Bay
Street and 6th Avenue NE. This is Jill’s fifth
(Ed’s third) complete house restoration project
and they have promised each other that it will
be their last.
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Designing Outbuildings for Historic
Homes
by Jo-Anne Peck of HistoricShed.com
There is a seemingly endless list of accessory buildings that • Plan the outbuilding location carefully. Make sure the build-
have been used in conjunction with residences throughout his- ing will not block desirable views (or will block undesirable ones),
tory, including carriage is not in a flood prone
houses, barns, tool sheds, part of the yard, is eas-
potting sheds, detached ily accessible for the in-
kitchens, garages and priv- tended use and does not
ies. While the original uses interfere with mature
may no longer always be trees and landscaping.
relevant, these often-simple A carefully designed
structures can be adapted to and placed outbuilding
serve a multitude of mod- can be a focal point in
ern uses beyond traditional the yard, providing an
garden and tool storage in- attractive backdrop for
cluding personal home of- landscaping as well as
fices, workout rooms, me- meet many uses. For
dia rooms, pool cabanas and more information about
art studios. planning an outbuilding,
If you are not lucky go to www.historic
enough to have a historic shed.com.
outbuilding in your yard, * When planning an
you may be considering accessory building al-
purchasing a ready-made ways check local zoning
shed from a home improve- and building codes.
ment store. However, these
T1-11 or vinyl-sided sheds
are rarely compatible with the style of historic homes and may
even be prohibited by local historic preservation design guide-
lines. For historic homeowners, a custom-designed outbuilding
may be the better answer to meet storage and additional space
needs, possibly even providing an affordable alternative to build-
ing an addition to a home.
When planning an outbuilding to complement a historic home,
there are several basic design principles to consider:
• Keep the outbuilding visually subordinate to the main build-
ing. This means that the outbuilding should complement the main
building but not overshadow it in size or detail.
• Make sure the size of the outbuilding will both meet your
intended use and look appropriate in your yard.
• The outbuilding should mimic the overall form of the main
building. This is most easily done by using a compatible roof shape,
slope, and soffit overhang.
• Consider the sizes and placement of doors and windows to
ensure that you have room to move equipment in and out, have
adequate light and ventilation and allow wall space for shelving or
other storage. In addition, consider how the doors and windows
will look on the most visible elevations of the building.
• Duplicate finishes and details from the main building such
as siding type, roofing materials, soffit details and window and
door type and trim. However, duplicating elaborate details and
columns from the main building should generally be avoided due
to the less public, more utilitarian nature of outbuildings.
• Keep colors of the main building and accessory building com-
patible. Paint with either the same paint scheme or a complemen-
tary palette.

HISTORIC OLD NORTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS Page 9

 Over The Back Fence by 1 and2 S 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!

Sign Warz…It wasn’t that
long ago that neighbor-fought-
neighbor with signs in front
lawns proclaiming YES or NO
positions on the Local Historic
District designation. Pretty soon
it will be presidential candidate
signs vying for our attention. But at the moment it seems to be
the placards for and against a downtown ballpark. And it appears
the battle is getting nasty as we’ve heard that hundreds of signs
have disappeared from yards during the dark of night in our neigh-
borhood as well as Snell Isle, the Jungle area and elsewhere.
One Step Up From Homelessness?...Is it a sign of the times
that it seems more folks are living out of their automobiles and
using our neighborhood as their overnight
address? Some of the side streets between
Beach and North Shore seem to be popular
O v e r T he
The
Nice going…Neighbor Chris Lenz was recently promoted to
Director of Sales and Marketing at Strobel Design Build, a com-
pany owned by Old NE resident Don Strobel. Chris is a nation-
ally certified remodeler with more than 15 years of experience in
the business.
Vacation Bible School…Our friends over at Westminster Pres-
byterian Church are offering a Vacation Bible School for all ages,
beginning Sunday evening, June 9th, and running through June
13th. The gatherings run from 6:30-8:30pm. Contact the church
for more info (821-5259). And we welcome Rev. Bob Findlay,
the Interim Pastor, as the congregation is in its search-and-call
process to locate a permanent minister.
Hip Hairdresser…That’s what the St. Pete Times calls new
Old NE resident Albie Mulcahy. The newspaper ran a feature on
the “celebrity” hairdresser (3/30) who
Ba
Ba c k F en
Fen ce
ence is a works out of Salon Lofts on 4th Street N.
The 56 year old regularly flies to seven

Soa pb
pboox...
and have been home to several “guests” re- different cities every two months tending
cently — and one gentleman recently passed to the tresses of celebs and notables, and
his four week stay. he has called New York, London, Paris,
99 Bottles of Beer on the Lawn…Do the STEP ON UP Tokyo and LA home over the years. These
police cruise through the North Shore Pool- and days he focuses much of his time on

Arboretum parking lot late at night, especially
on weekends? If they did, maybe there
wouldn’t be so many parties going on. On
the-morning-after all the empty beer bottles
and cans on the ground are evidence some-
body was having a good time. e-mail: nsnaeditor@aol.com
Yard Sale! Neighborhood-wide Yard Sale!
We want a Yard Sale!!...The neighbors are getting restless. We’re
getting some inquiries whether HONNA plans to coordinate an-
other neighborhood-wide yard sale any time soon. We’d like to,
but we need one or two folks who will step forward to coordi-
nate it. There’s not that much to it and HONNA would be glad to
work with organizers. So if you’re at all interested in volunteer-
ing in some capacity, send an e-mail to NSNAeditor@aol.com.
L ET’S H E AR
teaching other stylists. “I want to put St.
Petersburg on the map for the hair indus-
F R OM YO U try to learn,” he says.
Noise Pollution…Tired of getting
blasted out of your seat by boomcar
noise? Now there is a way legally to fight
loud car stereo noise, that which is pro-
hibited by Florida statute (noise from a car that is audible at 25ft
or more). You can fill out a “citizen noise complaint” form (phone
460-1586 or e-mail noisefreeflorida@tampabay.rr.com). The form
provides instructions on how to safely obtain car tag numbers
and so forth. The form is returned to the City’s Neighborhood
Partnership (you do not have to provide your name) and the po-
lice will follow up with a warning letter to the vehicle’s owner.

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E
ver notice how much varied activity is taking place in our neighborhood on a daily
basis? At just about any time during the daylight hours you’ll spot someone jogging
along the waterfront, single bike riders or packs cycling down North Shore or Beach,
fishermen on the seawall along Coffee Pot, boaters off the shore, kids in the playgrounds at
Coffee Pot and Vinoy parks, swimmers heading to the pool, sun bathers at North Shore
beach, hotel guests coming and going from the Vinoy, dogs being walked or allowed to run
in their own special space, customers patronizing businesses along 4th Street and the sounds
of power saws and tennis balls being whacked back-and-forth across the nets.
On special weekends our streets are the “parking lot” and staging grounds for big
events like the Festival of States or St. Anthony’s Triathlon. Never a dull moment. And
amidst all the bustle, there are always opportunities to take some time out and just
enjoy the tranquility of the surroundings.

One of a Kind…Our own col-
umnist John Gee (“Ponderings”)
was the subject of a min-feature on
the “Neighborhood Life” page in the
St. Petersburg Times 5/14 “Neigh-
borhood” section. John’s quirky
perspective on life was under the
spotlight, particularly his fondness
for traversing The Old NE’s alleys.
As noted in the profile, John is the
kind of person who, presented with
a glass
of wa-
t e r ,
would
haps in the possession of someone who didn’t have one a couple
weeks ago? “Disappeared” from the launch area off Coffee Pot.
A neighbor would like it back – no questions asked. Contact
allabie@comcast.net.
Garden Envy…The lushly landscaped garden and yard of
Linda and Ken Garrity was featured in the “Garden” section of
April 26th’s St. Petersburg Times – a tempting teaser for HONNA’s
Spring Garden Stroll which took place the following week; the
Garrity’s bit of outdoor paradise was one of the showcase dis-
plays [see related article on page 1].
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HISTORIC OLD NORTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS Page 11

Garden Stroll from page 1
were responsible for advance
ticket sales and the solicita-
tion of sponsors, with the as-
sistance of Lea Ann Biafora,
Cathy Leonard and Peg
Silvergleid. Anne Shumate
and Nona Peebles took
charge of the financials.
Westminster Presbyterian
Church once again provided
the venue for ticket sales and
much-appreciated refresh-
ments on the day of the event.
Cathy and Jim Leonard or-
ganized the festive post-stroll
Hidden Gems
gathering. M.J. and Jerry
Robinson of Robinson
[Editor’s Note: Modesty kept Suzanne, Craig, Barb and Robin
from saying this in their recap but it needs saying. There wasn’t a
Garden Stroll in 2007 because no one person or group of people
stepped forward to volunteer to do what needed doing if there
were to be an event. And then, this year, four of our neighbors –
Craig, Robin, Barb and Suzanne – said that wasn’t acceptable.
So they rounded up a group of willing residents and organized
them with no titled “leaders” or lots of subcommittees and meet-
ings. Their mantra: keep it simple and economical. They did, and
it worked. Thanks to their initiative, there was a profitable and
fun event, showcasing our neighborhood at its best, and putting
much-needed dollars in HONNA’s treasury to fund projects ben-
efiting the entire neighborhood. Tell them you appreciate what
they did for us all.]
Garden Owners
Craig Hyde (1st Street N) – “a tropical explosion of plants”
Helga Hoppes (Walnut Street NE) – a space “for many differ-

in
BrandBuilders gave the
Stroll’s promotional materials their “new look” – an elegant floral
design, much-admired by everyone. And Sunken Gardens do-
ent moods…beauty, peace, harmony.”
Cynthia and Don Silvestri (16th Avenue NE) – “ever-chang-
ing objets d’art… in an urban retreat”
nated free admission for the day to Stroll ticket holders. THANK Linda and Ken Garrity (15th Avenue NE) – “a relaxing

The Old
YOU!
Finally, in the words of one neighbor and veteran Garden Stroll
volunteer, Edy Finefrock, “Each garden was a jewel of combined
haven…an eclectic garden”
Marcia and John Piacentino (1st Street N) – a garden for
“lush plantings and relaxing under the custom pergola”
Northeast
human effort and nature’s beauty. The Garden Stroll was a great
success in so many ways: the generosity of the owners to share
Monica and Garth Vernon (17th Avenue NE) – “an oasis of
dappled sunlight and the quiet sounds of babbling water”
their gardens,
by Jill the appreciation of all the strollers viewing the gar-
McGrath Alice and Dennis Crowley (9th Avenue NE) – “plenty of beauty
dens, and the love and friendship that each one who organized in a small space…set up to be homey and useable”
and volunteered had in making it such a success.” Maggie and Kent Mitchell (9th Avenue NE) – “a magical out-
door maze of rooms”
Tonya and Jim Strubbe (Cherry Street NE) – “every useable
Clients are not the only ones who square inch of space wrapping around the house is the canvas”

choose us first for remodeling Thanks

To those businesses which served as Ticket Outlets:
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Marion’s – 1301 4th Street N
Savannas Nursery – 2601 34th Street S
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of the Year Awards-Region II
1st Place
Residential Interior Remodeling over $100,000

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 STROLL SPONSORS
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Bloom Garden Shop 3005 S. McDill Avenue, Tampa, 813/805-2151
Bob Lee’s Tire Company 1631 4th Street N, 822-3981
Dolin’s Garden Center 801 62nd Avenue N, 525-3434
Fourth Street Shrimp Store 1006 4th Street N, 822-0325
Gas Plant Antique Arcade 1246 Central Avenue, 894-8611
Gulf Coast Garden Center 4355 Haines Road, 522-3074
Homes by Helen 656 15th Avenue NE, 895-4353
Interior Motives 1110 Central Avenue, 898-6061
Joe Taylors Oriental Rugs & Antiques 1032 4th Street N, 822-7900
LightScape Landscape Lighting 527-1817
Mariner Car Wash 3338 4th Street N, 895-9274
Northeast Animal Hospital 1401 4th Street N, 822-8501
Northeast Chiropractic Center 4200 4th Street N, 521-0236
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PCM Construction Management 813/282-0726
RoCo Traders - Home & Garden Decor 2115 Central Avenue, 895-8922
Salon Jim Botts 2401 4th Street N, 896-0412
Savannah’s Café 1113 Central Avenue, 388-4371
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 Spring
Stroll
SNAPSHOTS
with thanks to Susan Alderson

HISTORIC OLD NORTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS Page 15

 PORCH PAR
PARTIES
ARTIES
Porch Parties are held the third Friday of the
month from 7:30-10pm (except December).

o
Y du ’ r e Porch Parties are strictly social and provide and
informal and fun way to mix and mingle with your
neighbors. Bring your own beverage. Cups, ice

Invite
and light snacks are provided. Ask a neighbor to ride
or walk over with you. For more info, contact Julie Feeley
(822-4969; fridayporchparty@hotmail.com).

June 20th
Drexey Smith and Carlton Rowell
1101 11th Avenue N

July 18th
Jay and Barbara Marshall
225 8th Avenue NE

August 15th
Bob and Linda Dobbs
2296 Coffee Pot Boulevard NE
Maybe It’s Time for You to Throw a
(Corner of 23rd Avenue) Block Party!
Back in April over 100 residents (and nearby neighbors and
invited guests) on 14th Avenue NE between Cherry and Poplar
gathered for what was their seventh annual April block party.
Property Transfers Meg Earle organized it, and the affair was BYOB with everyone
asked to bring a dish or snacks to share. Come Halloween they’ll
do it again. Also in April, neighbors around 11th and Beach Drive
Following is a listing of recent property transfers in our North NE enjoyed a “verandah” party at the Wm Gordon House. Orga-
Shore neighborhood. The individuals listed are new owners nized by host Gordon Powers, it was a slight variation on the
of the properties cited but not necessarily the residents of block party he threw a few years ago that was held on the street
those properties. The properties are listed in chronological between Beach and Cherry.
avenue and chronological and alphabetical street order. If you decide you’d like to throw a block party and want to
If any of these folks live near you, make sure you welcome block off your street, you’ll have to go through the Police De-
them to the neighborhood. partment to get a permit and pay a small fee. If that sounds like
too much trouble, then consider using your front porch and lawn
237 7th Avenue N Christa Traviesa area (and maybe the next door neighbor’s) as the staging area.
157 8th Avenue N Frank Cowan Either way, it’s a great way to put some meaning behind the
351 10th Avenue NE Glenn Mitchell and
concepts of “neighborhood” and “community.”
Gaye Bosley-Mitchell
120 11th Avenue N Jeffrey and Debra Mossoff
605 14th Avenue NE Kevin and Jeanne Milkey
546 15th Avenue NE David Crippen
636 18th Avenue NE Joan Parish
806 18th Avenue NE Angela Landers
195 20th Avenue N Lynn Wolf
207 28th Avenue N C.Guy and Carol Hancock
2130 Cherry Street NE John and Kirsten Miller
2514 Coffee Pot Blvd NE Alan and Beatrice French

Compiled from records by the

Florida New Business Report.

Page 16 HISTORIC OLD NORTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

 Let There Be... Acorn Street Lighting
HONNA invites you to drive down 1st Street from
21 Avenue to 10th Avenue N/NE to enjoy the decora-
st

tive acorn street lighting which provides additional

lighting and historic character to the our neighbor-
hood.
Street lighting improvements were identified in HONNA’s 2002
Pictorial Survey of The Old Northeast as a neighborhood priority
and then pursued through City of St. Petersburg’s Neighborhood
Partnership Grants program. City grants along with credited ser-
vice hours contributed by residents involved in neighborhood
projects plus cash matches from HONNA have made these acorn
lights possible. The final seg-
ment of this project along 1st
Street N/NE from 10th Avenue
to 9th Avenue will require an
additional $9,700, which the
association unfortunately is
unable to fund at this time. If
you have any information
about a funding source or
would like to make a donation
toward this, please contact
Mary Alice Lange at 251-2034
or tlcapmal@earthlink.net.
Plan a drive along this stretch
of 1st Street after dark and no-
tice the wonderful difference
made by this special lighting.

HISTORIC OLD NORTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS Page 17

 Thinking in
Purple “What the caterpillar thinks is the end of the world,

the butterfly knows is only the beginning.”

Anonymous

refusing to relinquish control as your child matures can cause

by Barbara Rhode, LMFT
Barbara Rhode is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
who provides trainings and workshops to corporations and non-
profits on wellness and life balance. She lives in a very purple
house in The Old Northeast, a place where she contemplates in
shades of “purple.”
Navigating the
“Letting Go” Path
An excerpt from Blast Off – Launching your
Child to College & Beyond
by Barbara Rhode, L.M.F.T. & Annette Reiter, LMFT
Launching your child won’t be the easiest journey you ever
take, but we can offer a few tips to smooth the way.
Resist the urge to control.
The nature of the parenting process turns most adults into au-
thority figures. Raising young children puts you in the driver’s
seat, a necessary position for their survival and well-being. But
problems. As children grow up, they want and deserve
incremental amounts of autonomy. But some parents,
out of fear, refuse to make the shift, creating prob-
lems for everyone.
When acting as authority figures, we tell our chil-
dren what to do and we expect their compliance.
We’re expected to have the answers, and in the event
that we don’t, we seek out an expert to advise us.
This parenting style includes giving orders and is
built on the dynamics of control and power. We act
as our children’s “boss,” and they listen to us be-
cause we know better.
If you’ve used this style for most of your child’s
life, take some time to evaluate how well this has
worked. Systematic Training for Effective Parenting
by Don Dinkmeyer and Gary McKay is a valuable resource if you
need some assistance in this area.
A parental coaching style evolves from the belief that the power
in the relationship should be shared. This doesn’t mean that the
parent loses all authority. You can still set limits and boundaries,
but you treat your young adult as a young adult, with all the
respect and autonomy she deserves.
The parent as coach is an empathetic mentor, making sugges-
tions, sharing information and listening to your young person’s
concerns and issues. You can admit to him that the two of you do
not agree on a particular issue. You can point out the pros and
cons and then step back while he tries to sort through this. You
are there to give advice, not to be “the one with all the answers”!
This style of parenting teaches the young person to think on
his own and to take responsibility for his actions. The parent is
there, like the mother bird, to perform damage control and maxi-
mize the young one’s ability to survive and thrive. The young
person, not the parent, is responsible for the outcome.
Contact Barbara or Annette at Transitions and You, Inc. 727/
826-6807 or visit their website at www.transitionsandyou.com.
Read their blog – transitioningparents.blogspot.com

Renewing a Tradition in
Renewing an Old Tradition in
The Historic Old Northeast
The Historic Old Northeast

Neighborhood Children’s
Neighborhood Children’sParade
Parade
Friday, July 4th 9:30-11:30am
Meeta
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 Your Home Companion You’re just a stroll from a
Professional Dependable Compassionate
Providing companionship and non-medical services to adults,
wonderful worship experience!
at-risk elders and the physically challenged to remain at home
comfortably and independently. Join us Sunday mornings:
Communion Worship
8:00 a.m., Sanctuary

Wrestling with God— Transformational Worship

9:01 a.m. Fellowship Hall
You may contact us via phone (727) 388-1698
fax (727) 388-6679 or inline at www.yourhomecompanion.com Church School for All Ages
9:45 a.m., classrooms

Worship with Choir

11:00 a.m., Sanctuary

Professional child care available all morning

The mission of First Presbyterian Church is to equip God's
people to know, love and serve God as revealed in Jesus Christ.

701 Beach Drive N.E.
St. Petersburg

(727) 822-2031
www.fpc-stpete.org

(727) 895-4353
Cell: (727) 480-0916
Fax: (727) 895-3242
E-mail: homeshelen@earthlink.net
www.homesbyheleninc.com

"From the Bay to

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will be there every
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ensure that your
buying or selling
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Licensed
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 Preserving the
Character
of Old Northeast
Houses
by Mike Dailey
Spring Historic Walking Tour
Under cloudy April skies and with rain threatening, Rob Wertz
led a walking tour of about 20 people — and one Welsh Corgi
— through Granada Terrace and The Old Northeast, looking
at classic examples of Mediterranean Revival, Monterey and
modern style houses.
We started our tour at the “Venetian Docks” at 23rd Avenue
NE and Coffee Pot Boulevard. Before we started our walk,
Rob spoke to the group about house styles and about the his-
tory of Granada Terrace and its founder, North Shore devel-
oper C. Perry Snell, who strived to build an exclusive water-
front subdivision of Italian, Spanish and Moorish-style houses.
These styles are now categorized as Mediterranean Revival, or
“Med Rev,” and feature eclectic details such as plaques, me-
dallions, cast concrete columns, stucco walls and flat roofs
mixed with pitched red tile sections. Many Med Rev houses
show lavish attention to the front entry.
After listening to Rob speak about the history of Granada
Terrace, we headed across Coffee Pot Boulevard to our
first stop, the Louis I. Raquet house (Photo 1). Also called
“Granada Gables,” this house is considered by some archi-
tectural historians to be the finest example of Med Rev ar-
chitecture in the Granada Terrace Local Historic District
and is undergoing a thorough restoration by its owner, one
that includes the reconstruction of its original steel case-
ment windows. After taking a peek at the fountain inside
the home’s courtyard adjacent to the entry tower and ad-
miring the round stair tower on the side of the house, we
trooped off to our next stop, passing by several old and
Photo 2
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Photo 1
new imposing Med Rev houses on the way. Plaza Andalusia, at
the intersection of 23rd Avenue NE and Andalusia Way, is com-
posed of four pergola-type structures in a cruciform shape
with a false well at the center, decorated with the signs of the
zodiac. (Photo 2) Rob explained that the structure was de-
signed as a picturesque addition to the neighborhood, not an
actual working well. We waited out a brief rain shower under
the heavy bougainvillea draping the pergola’s rafters, then looked
at a series of smaller Med Rev homes on Andalusia Way that
displayed excellent proportion and detailing. A brand new Med
Rev house with a Realtor’s sign in front recently replaced a
historic house that reportedly had fallen into disrepair and had
to be demolished.
At Plaza Valencia (Andalusia Way at 25th Avenue NE), a large
white urn on a stepped base was built as a focal point for nearby
houses. From this intersection we saw our first modern home, a
low-slung ranch with a rakish two-story section at the rear, peek-
ing over the ridgeline. A quick trip down Brevard Road from Plaza
Valencia to 23rd Avenue yielded an impressive collection of Med
Photo 3
Rev homes, including one that belonged to Lillian Snell, one of
Perry Snell’s ex-wives.
Back on 23rd Avenue NE we headed west from Plaza Andalusia
and viewed a series of excellent Med Rev houses lining both sides
of the broad street. Near 1st Street a Moorish-style house, com-
plete with gold-domed roof, captured our attention and provoked
some discussion about the originality of its color scheme while
we enjoyed a break with snacks and beverages provided by the
tour committee. (Photo 3)
After our refreshments, Rob led the group across 1st Street,
out of Granada Terrace and into the tree-shaded streets of the
surrounding Old Northeast to look at a couple of examples of
Monterey and modern-style houses. The streets in this part of

Photo 5

right across from each other. A Monterey is easily spotted by

its second floor hanging balcony flanked at one end by a wing.
(Photo 5) This style was popular here from the 1930s to the
‘50s and is named for the Spanish Colonial houses in Califor-
nia. Our examples in The Old Northeast tend to look more
Colonial Revival in their details.
The Old Northeast Walks historic walking tours are free and
organized twice per year, in the spring and fall. You can see pic-
tures from our latest tour online at www.flickr.com/photos/
oldnortheastwalks or a slideshow of the tour at www.honna.org.
We hope to see you for our next walk.
Photo 4
Mike, an Old Northeast resident since 1996, holds a Mas-
ter of Architecture degree from the University of South Florida.
the neighborhood aren’t as historically consistent, but with their
overhanging tree canopies they do make for a pleasant walk.
Here we saw mostly Craftsman and Ranch-style houses, and an
intriguing two-story brick house with a green tiled roof that dis-
played a number of stylistic influences in one house. (Photo 4)
We walked up to 4th Street to take a look at the historic Fire
Station No. 4, a fine example of Streamline Moderne style built
in 1947. An addition built in the ‘90s is practically indistinguish-
able from the original.
Heading down 26th Avenue N we finally got our chance to
see the elusive Monterey-style — there are two on that street,

New
Members
Wendy and John Accardi .................. 15th Avenue NE
John and Susan Arsenault .................. 7th Avenue NE
Gaye Bosley-Mitchell and
Glenn Mitchell ............................... 10th Avenue NE
Vince Bowen and
Rebecca Lemmon ............................. 1st Street N
Bob Flannery ........................................ 6th Avenue N
Sally Knox .......................................... 28th Avenue N
Mark and Julie Lawson ....................... 16th Avenue N
Frank Lewis and Susan Lewis ........... 15th Avenue NE
Tracey and Kenny Locke .................. 15th Avenue NE
Tonya and James Strubbe ............. Cherry Street NE
Frances Wilson ................................ 19th Avenue NE

HISTORIC OLD NORTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS Page 21

 A Work In Progress
Each issue of this newsletter introduces you to a neighborhood
house which has recently or is presenting undergoing a major reno-
vation. Perhaps some of the trials and tribulations (and joys!) expe-
rienced by these homeowners will give you ideas and inspiration as
you consider a renovation or your present home. Maybe you’ll be
motivated to bite the bullet and purchase that next house you’ve
been thinking about.
If you’d like to share your renovation story or know of a neigh-
bor with a good one, let us hear from you.

This Old House…

or This New House??
by Peter Stanhope
One of my favorite memories was watching PBS with my folks. Above: Before restoration began
Our favorite show, “This Old House,” was produced in Boston.
Over a series of weeks, we enjoyed watching the evolution of a Below: A work in progress...
house restoration. I loved the history, and was fascinated by the
craftsmanship em-
ployed preserving salvaged floors,
these wonderful north- joists, windows,
eastern properties. I and fixtures from
was reminded of this period homes
memory as I spent an that have been
afternoon visiting with destroyed. She
Maureen Stafford. remilled the
She is restoring the wood and was
property located at 756 able to use it in
Bay Street NE. This this property. The
property is significant period brick used
to the history of St. for the founda-
Petersburg. Built in tion, chimney and
1913, it was the home front porch was
of Aymer and Stella salvaged from an-
Laughner. Mr. other site. She
Laughner was respon- blended it with
sible for developing the original on-
many of the properties site to create a
in The Historic Old seamless look.
Northeast as well as She restored all
the Vinoy Hotel. the windows and
Essentially the replaced the sills
home had remained that were cut off
intact. It had gone for aluminum sid-
through several modi- ing.
fications over the No expense was spared to make this property historically
years with additions added in the 1920s as well as a carriage accurate. However, I was fortunate to see it before the walls
house. At some point, the lot was subdivided and the portion on went up, and it revealed modern technology as well. New wir-
the south side was sold. When Maureen purchased the house it ing and a central vacuum system on all floors, cable for televi-
had been empty for several years and suffered from deferred sion, the Internet and a sound system, thermostatically con-
maintenance and neglect. It also had been condemned. While trolled heating and air conditioning with separate zones, new
most people would buy it for the corner lot and demolish it, plumbing throughout and foam insulation are all hidden behind
Maureen had the vision of what the house could be if restored the walls and ceilings. The fireplaces were all rebuilt. Luxuri-
to its original grandeur. ous bathrooms were added as well as laundry facilities. With
She gutted it to the studs. This enabled her to do forensic the use of recycled materials and the implementing the best
research on the property and replace the structural integrity of practices of green technology, this preservation is historic and
the building. Most of the original floors were saved. The founda- energy efficient.
tion and piers were reworked with original materials. Maureen In addition to the main house, the carriage house has been

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restored. This was the first item completed so Maureen was able
to live in the carriage house while overseeing the preservation of
the main house. This charming space is filled with light from its
many windows. The open floor plan of the kitchen, dining room
and living room is reminiscent of a cabin in the sky. Just off the
kitchen a small private deck offers a place for enjoying the out-
doors with a cup of tea.
This “Work in
Progress” has been ongo-
ing for three years and the
end date is fast approach-
ing. For those of us who
enjoy the evolution of
property preservation, the
end result is bittersweet.
It means this series will
end, but the prospect of
a new beginning remains
exciting.

Peter and his partner

Marc moved to Florida
in 1997 from their home
in the historic German
Village section of
Columbus, OH. Peter
offers renovation and
interior design services.
He may be contacted at
PeterStanhope.com

HISTORIC OLD NORTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS Page 23

 “Jus
“Justt The ON THE DOCKET:
Some Upcoming Events In

Right and Nearby Our Neighborhood

For a current and more detailed listing go to

Number”
the City’s website at www.stpete.org
June 6 St. Pete Shuffle Shuffleboard Courts; 822-2083.
June 6 Get Downtown Music Series Central b/w 2nd-3rd;
Here are some phone numbers 393-3597
you may need in order to June 7 AWAPS Pancake Breakfast
make your life a little easier: Albert Whitted Airport; 822-1532
June 7 ROV Workshop - FISH-ful Saturday The Pier;
City Hall ............................................................. 893-7171 895-7437.
Mayor’s Office .................................................... 893-7201 June 8 Music Fest on the Water The Pier; 631-6443.
Mayor’s Action Center ......................................... 893-7111 June 11 Oldies But Goodies Dance The Pier; 631-6443.
City Council ....................................................... 893-7117 June 14 Gallery Walk Downtown galleries; 821-6767
June 14 Tampa Bay Caribbean Carnival
Police (non-emergency) ..................................... 893-7780
-15 Vinoy Park; 327-1277.
Community Police Officer ................................... 892-5933 June 14 International Young Eagles Day
Codes compliance/enforcement/ Albert Whitted Park; 822-1532
assistance .......................................................... 893-7373 June 15 Music Fest on the Water The Pier; 631-6443
Remodeling permits ............................................ 893-7231 JUNE 16 NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING
Fence permits .................................................... 893-7231
June 19 Juneteenth Candlelight Vigil in observance of
Neighborhood Design Review ............................. 893-7257 African-American Emancipation Day Spa Beach;
Historic Preservation/Urban Design . 894-7491 or 893-7153 743-6792
Planning/zoning .................................................. 893-7471 JUNE 20 PORCH PARTY (see p. 16)
Neighborhood traffic/parking ............................... 893-7843
June 21 Hurricanes - FISH-ful Saturday The Pier;
Junk/debris/brush collection (alley) .......................... 893-7398 895-7437
Overgrown property ............................................ 893-7373 June 22 Music Fest on the Water The Pier; 631-6443
Water/sewer problems ........................................ 893-7261 June 25 Oldies But Goodies Dance The Pier; 631-6443
Street maintenance ............................................. 893-7421 June 27 4th Fridays in Grand Central 1st Ave N-1st Ave S
from 19th-31st Street; 328-7086
Sidewalk repair .................................................. 893-7850
June 28 St. Pete GLBT Pride Grand Central District,
Tree removal/trim (on city property) ........................ 893-7298 Central b/w 21st-28th Streets; 388-9435
Graffiti ................................................................ 893-7394 June 29 Music Fest on the Water The Pier; 631-6443
Mulch (free) ........................................................ 893-7398 July 5 Survey Mark Hunting - FISH-ful Saturday
Rodent control (free) ........................................... 893-7360 The Pier; 895-7437.
July 6 Share the Road Ride (for bicycle awareness and
Animal services (loose dogs) ............................. 582-2600
safety) North Shore Pool; 582-1910.
Street Light Out July 17 35th Anniversary Sunrise Sale Throughout
(Progress Energy) ..................................... 800/228-8485 downtown; www.stpetedowntownbiz.com
Park Light Out .................................................... 893-7335 JULY 18 PORCH PARTY (see p. 16)
Bus schedules .................................................... 530-9911
July 19 Boat Building - FISH-ful Saturday The Pier;
Senior services .................................................. 893-7101 895-7437
Library (main) ..................................................... 893-7724
JULY 21 NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING
Mirror Lake branch ........................................... 893-7268
County Commissioners ....................................... 464-3000 July The Vans Warped Tour 2008 Vinoy Park;
County building department ................................. 464-3241 896-2276.
Aug.13 Old Salt Loop Billfish Tournament
Property taxes .................................................... 582-7771 -17 Off Spa Beach; 497-1060
Senator Mel Martinez .................................... 407/254-2573
AUGUST 15 PORCH PARTY (see p. 16)
Senator Bill Nelson ...................................... 407/872-7161
Congressman Bill Young ..................................... 893-3191 Aug.22 4th Fridays in Grand Central 1st Ave N-1st Ave S
from 19th-31st Street; 328-7086

Check out our newly revamped website www.honna.org

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In Case You Missed It:
Updates and Follow Ups

Keeping You Current on Some Neighborhood

Stories That Have Been in the News
First Presbyterian Church now has a new pastor – Rev.
David Hosick. Coming to St. Pete from North Carolina, he is set
to begin his ministry here on June 1st. He is succeeding Rev. Chuck
Jones, who left in June 2005 after 10 years of service here. [source:
St. Petersburg Times, 4/20]

The Rally service station at 22nd Avenue N and 4th Street

– also known as the Old Northeast Garage – was under the Times’
spotlight for its institution of a $3 fee for pulling up to its full-
service pumps. Drive up, honk your horn and someone will rush
out to take care of you. Down the street at Bob Lee’s Tires three
full-time employees are ready to pump gas and check tires for no
extra fee even though, as one of the owners notes, they make
maybe 10 cents a gallon profit on gasoline sales. [source: St.
Petersburg Times, 4/11]

If you haven’t seen any of the missing dog signs for

Pooh Bear, neighbor Patricia Bonati’s lost bichon frise, then
you really haven’t been paying any attention to your surround-
ings. Over 600 small signs and 15 large ones have dotted the
neighborhood and beyond, offering a reward of $5,000 for her
return. Patricia lost the dog during an early morning walk in Vinoy
Park in April. The City has removed some of the signs because
they were placed on city land, which is a no-no….even for a
beloved lost pooch. As one reader wrote to the newspaper (5/7),
dog owners really need to keep their pets on leashes, which is
City law. [source: St. Petersburg Times, 4/30, 5/6, 5/7]

TIM RHODE

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are held the Specializing in Residential Design
second Monday of each month Renovations, Additions and New Homes
at 6:30pm and are
open to the public. Call for a Consultation visit to your home.

Web Site trhode.com 727-823-1566

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 How Does Your Garden Grow?
by Yvonne Swanson -- Master Gardener

Summer
Checklist
Summer’s almost here and that means plenty of heat, humid-
ity, scorching sun, summer rains and the potential for mosquito
infestations. For those who like to spend time outdoors garden-
ing, that scenario is less than appealing.
You can make the most of summer if you tackle outdoor jobs
the smart way and are prepared for whatever Mother Nature has
in store. Here’s a summer gardening checklist to keep you busy
– even during the dog days of summer:
1. Help your stressed yard survive our recent drought. As we
go to press, it’s been weeks since we’ve had rainfall. Until regu-
lar rainfall begins, water deeply so that plants develop a strong
root system. The general rule of thumb is one inch of water per
week, but some plants and containers may require more.
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blades are sharp.
3. Don’t fertilize or use chemical herbicides, especially when
there isn’t ample rainfall. Your plants will need more water. Use
organic fertilizer or compost and spray plants with a strong blast
of water to remove pests.
4. Mulch garden beds and remove weeds. Mulch up to three
inches thick in garden beds, but away from plant stems and trunks.
Recycled mulch is free at several Pinellas County recycling cen-
ters, and many gardeners claim it’s superior to bagged mulch
from the garden center.
5. Consider watering alternatives, including a low-volume irri-
gation system, rain barrels to collect rain from gutter downspouts
and polymer-based additives mixed into the soil. There are add-
ons for irrigation systems to reduce water use, including timers
that analyze weather data and adjust water flow, sensors that
measure soil moisture and Internet-enabled systems that analyze
water use, weather and individual plant needs.
6. Eliminate the No. 1 culprit in mosquito infestations —
standing water (where they lay their eggs). If you can’t dry it up,
add cooking oil or B.t.i. (Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis), a natu-
rally occurring bacteria (Mosquito Dunks are one brand name),
to standing water to kill mosquito larvae. Don’t spray with an all-
purpose bug killer; you’ll not only kill mosquitoes, but all benefi-
cial bugs, too. Experts say your best defense is to run an out-
door-rated fan that creates enough of a breeze to blow mosqui-
toes away (they are notoriously poor fliers). If they’re still a prob-
lem, use a repellant containing DEET (30% concentration for adults
and 10% for children), Picaridin (such as Cutter Advanced) or oil
of lemon eucalyptus (Repel).
7. Prepare your yard for hurricane season. Remove hazard-
ous trees and properly prune others by thinning out thick cano-
pies and removing dead wood and unsafe branches. Never “top”
a tree the way a hedge is cut and don’t give palms a “hurricane
cut.” Only fronds that are completely brown or pose a safety risk
should be cut. Remove dead limbs from shrubs and other plants.
Clean gutters and downspouts. Remove debris from your yard
8. Be a smart consumer. If you need to hire professional help,
get written bids from several contractors. Check references and
ask to see certificates of personal and property liability insurance
and worker’s compensation. Avoid contractors who advertise “hur-
ricane cuts” and “tree topping.” Usually you get what you pay for,
so don’t hire a contractor based on price alone. Always pay by
check or credit card, and never pay for the entire job up-front.
Yvonne Swanson is a Master Gardener for Pinellas County. She
also writes a garden column for the St. Petersburg Times.

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 Kathe B. Bierhoff
Remodeling • Residential & Commercial Construction
2350 26th St. North • St. Petersburg, FL 33713-4329
(727) 327-3366 • FAX (727) 327-9211
kathe@herrcontracting.com • www.herrcontracting.com
Lic. CG-C058023

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 Next Neighborhood Meeting: Monday, June 16th, at 7pm
All neighborhood residents invited
Historic Old Northeast Neighborhood Association PRSRT STD
P.O. Box 76324 U.S. POSTAGE PAID
ST. PETERSBURG FL
St. Petersburg, FL 33734 PERMIT #1020
www.honna.org

IN THIS ISSUE
• Garden Stroll
• Neighborhood
Plan
• Out Buildings
• Block Parties
...and much more

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