Residents of West St. Pete CommUNITY Meeting
Join neighbors from across West St. Petersburg for the Residents of West St. Pete CommUNITY Meeting, a free community gathering focused on the issues, projects, and decisions shaping our part of the city.
Hosted by the Stronger Together St. Pete Foundation in partnership with neighborhood associations throughout West St. Pete, the meeting will bring residents together with city leaders, public safety officials, community organizations, and local resources for an evening of updates, information, and connection.
The evening will begin with a Community Resource Fair from 5:30 to 6:00 PM, giving residents the opportunity to connect directly with participating city departments, agencies, neighborhood organizations, and community partners.
The main program will begin at 6:00 PM and is expected to include:
Opening remarks from Aron Bryce, Founder & President of Stronger Together St. Pete Foundation
A welcome from St. Petersburg Catholic High School President Ross Bubolz
A City of St. Petersburg update from Council Member Copley Gerdes
A public safety update from the St. Petersburg Police Department
An update from St. Petersburg Fire Rescue, including the incoming, new West St. Pete fire station
A Codes Compliance update
An update on the Science Center from Joe Hamilton
An update on Jungle Prada Pier from Juliana Fisher
An overview of the ballot questions appearing before voters this fall
Announcements from West St. Pete neighborhood associations
Closing remarks from Aron Bryce
The goal of the CommUNITY Meeting is simple: bring West St. Pete together, make important local information more accessible, connect residents directly with the people and organizations serving our community, and create more opportunities for neighbors to get involved.
Whether you have questions about what is happening in your neighborhood, want to hear directly from local leaders, or simply want to become more connected to West St. Pete, we hope you will join us.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
St. Petersburg Catholic High School Auditorium
Community Resource Fair: 5:30–6:00 PM
Community Program: 6:00–7:30 PM
Free and open to the community.
Presented by the Stronger Together St. Pete Foundation.
Speakers, participating organizations, topics, program order, and other event details are subject to change based on availability and scheduling.