We’re proud to honor this award winner as they celebrate their 100th year. Their thoughtful restoration and adaptive reuse of the historic 1926 Standard Oil Service Station transformed a once-blighted property into a vibrant community gathering place. Through preservation, creativity and a commitment to its history, this landmark has been given a new life for generations to come.
Florida Trust News:- Educational Travel Opportunities: New Orleans Holiday Heritage Tour December 2026 and Sicily A Cultural Odyssey September 2027
- Lunch & Learn: Discover Sicily – Register Now to learn more about our upcoming trip to Sicily
- Lunch & Learn: A conversation about the work to save Gullah/Geechee burial grounds in Nassau County Register Now
- The next Preservation Awards are on March 11, 2027, mark your calendars! They’re accepting award nominations NOW through the end of September. Please see the form found at www.taltrust.org. We recognize projects from the Big Bend region and surrounding counties, so think outside the box!
- Supreme Court allows construction on Trump’s ballroom to continue, pausing lower court’s order Read More
- Happy 100th, gas station-turned-bagel shop – Prior to becoming a Pete’s Bagels drive-thru shop, the asset was home to one of the first gas stations in St. Petersburg. It opened in 1926 and remained in business until 1962. Read More
- Palm Beach’s Iconic ‘Ham and Cheese House’ Hits the Market for a Tasty $105 Million Read More
- As the weather cools down, get ready for walking tours – Join Preserve the Burg and the Historic Kenwood Neighborhood Association on a tour of St. Pete’s first suburb. Register Here
- Florida Southern College will reopen its newly restored Frank Lloyd Wright designed Planetarium to the public this month, returning the historic space to active educational and public use for the first time in more than two decades. Find Out More
- Sensory-Friendly Exploration Day | October 18, 2026 Register Now