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Yard Of The Season Winner!
Congratulations to Jan Dacre of 6920 Bougainvilla Ave. So., our Old Pasadena Neighborhood Yard of the Season winner! Thank you for creating such a beautiful and welcoming yard that adds so much charm to our neighborhood.
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4th of July Bike Parade
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June 2026 Porch Party
Old Pasadena Neighborhood Associationâs June Porch Party was the perfect way to kick off summer! 
Neighbors enjoyed an evening of great company, music, and refreshments. It was wonderful to see both new and familiar faces! We hope you’ll join us next time, and bring a neighbor or two along. Thank you Vino Simpatico for hosting our lively bunch.
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Yard of the Season Winner
Congratulations to Doug and Lonna Landau of 150 73rd St. So., winners of the Old Pasadena Neighborhood Associationâs Yard of the Season! Their beautifully landscaped property is a wonderful example of pride in our neighborhood, featuring colorful flowering plants, lush greenery, inviting garden areas, and charming accents that create a warm and welcoming setting. Thank you, Doug and Lonna, for maintaining such a lovely property and for adding so much to the overall beauty and character of Old Pasadena.
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Eastern Screech Owl Childrenâs Educational Workshop a Great Success
(For more pictures visit our Facebook page)
On April 18, 2026, the Old Pasadena Neighborhood Association hosted a Childrenâs Educational Workshop on Eastern Screech Owls at Coconut Park in St. Petersburg. The event welcomed 20 neighborhood children, providing a fun, hands-on learning experience focused on wildlife and conservation.
Participants learned about the importance of Eastern Screech Owls and their role in the ecosystem, while enjoying interactive activities throughout the day. The kids had a great time building owl nesting boxes, painting owl rocks, and creating a variety of crafts, making the event both educational and memorable.
A highlight of the workshop was the live owl presentation by Donna Conroy, Mike Stott, and Jelysbeth Bobadilla of Boyd Hill Nature Park, who brought two Eastern Screech Owls for the children to observe up close. We also extend our appreciation to Lara Milligan of the UF/IFAS Extension for leading an engaging and informative program on these fascinating birds.
This event was made possible through the generous support of many community partners. We gratefully acknowledge the City of St. Petersburg for funding this program and providing the use of Coconut Park, along with contributions from Tyrone Chick-fil-A, West St. Pete Home Depot, and Carroll Supply.
Special thanks to Ray Poynor, who provided all of the owl box materials and made the project possible by carefully precutting and predrilling every piece for assembly.
We also thank the Officers and Board Members of the Old Pasadena Neighborhood Association for their time, effort, and dedication in planning and facilitating this successful community event.
The Old Pasadena Neighborhood Association is proud to offer programs like this that bring neighbors together while inspiring the next generation through education, creativity, and hands-on experiences.
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Successful March Porch Party
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On March 13, 2026, OPNA President Shannery Barnes attended the annual Mayorâs Neighborhood Awards. It was an uplifting evening recognizing the hard work neighborhoods do to help make our city great. Our neighborhood association received an Informed Decision Making Award for the second year in a row, recognizing our participation in the Resilient St. Pete Resident Task Force, which collaborated with the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council and the City of St. Petersburgâs Sustainability Department. Over the past year, Shannery participated in workshops to submit and discuss residentsâ input regarding resiliency and sustainability efforts. This dialogue helped shape new approaches and goals for the cityâs future. The Resilient St. Pete Resident Task Force will continue their efforts, so please reach out to Shannery with any concerns or suggestions.
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https://www.stpete.org/news_detail_T30_R1554.php
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Holiday Warning
Neighbors, be careful to keep your cars locked. These two were caught on camera attempting to get into a vehicle in our neighborhood at 8:24 AM, Christmas Eve. Luckily the car was locked and they moved on.
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It was great taking part in this worthy cause!
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Beautification Project at Pasadena Community Church
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Wishing Everyone a Wonderful Holiday Season
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Old Pasadena Neighborhood Holiday Party
Old Pasadena Neighborhood Association gathered tonight for a wonderful Holiday Party at Holly Edwardsâ beautiful 100-year-old Mediterranean Revivalâstyle Spanish home. Neighbors enjoyed festive music, kidsâ crafts, delicious food, and plenty of hot cider and cocoa. We wish everyone in our community and beyond a joyful and Happy Holiday Season!
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Yard of The Season
Congratulations to the Lundquist family at 7201 2nd Ave. South for being selected as our âYard of the Fall Season.â
Their yard beautifully captured the spirit of autumn with a creative combination of scarecrows, seasonal flowers, and festive Halloween décor.
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Resilient St. Pete Action Plan
St. Petersburg officials say thereâs no one-size-fits-all solution to the cityâs flooding problems, a key takeaway from a public meeting that wrapped up nine recent walking tours of neighborhoods hit hard during last yearâs hurricane season.
The city, working alongside engineers from Jacobs Engineering as part of its broader resiliency planning, found that each affected neighborhood faces its own set of challenges.
The neighborhoods studied include Old Pasadena, Kingston Street, Shore Acres, Bartlett Park, Bonita Bayou, Coquina Key, Harbordale, Childs Park, and Riviera Bay.
Click on this link to read the report on Old Pasadena. When the page opens, select ‘Old Pasadena’
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Knapp Family Adopts-A-Drain
The Knapp Family, members of the Old Pasadena Neighborhood Assn., are taking part in St. Petersburg’s Adopt-A-Drain Program. The City is working with the community to provide information, resources, and educational initiatives related to environmental stewardship. One way to get involved is by participating in the Adopt-a-Drain Program. This program helps raise awareness about stormwater pollution, encourages proper storm drain care, and allows residents to take an active role in protecting our local waterways.
Click this link to read more about Adopting a storm drain in the neighborhood. https://www.stpete.org/residents/community/storm_drains.php#adopt
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Happy Veterans Day!
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Halloween Porch Party – A Great Success!
The Old Pasadena Neighborhood Association hosted its Halloween Porch Party yesterdayâand it was a tremendous success! Perfect weather, a fantastic turnout, and plenty of festive fun made it a memorable day for all, especially the kids.
This yearâs chili cook-off featured eight delicious entries from Shelli Olsen, Eric Douglas, Holly Edwards, Kristin Brett, Quinn Lundquist, Rich Roman & Rob Salko, Dave Downs, and Fred Tirabassi. Congratulations to Rob Salko, who took home first place with his winning chili recipe!
Families also enjoyed an old-fashioned cake walk, childrenâs craft activities, and a âGuess the Number of Gummy Eyeballsâ challenge. With an impressive total of 217 gummy eyeballs, Amelia Lundquist won the jar!
We also raffled off a LEGO Halloween setâcongratulations to the Salko family for winning the drawing!
A heartfelt thank-you to all the families who joined us and helped make this community celebration such a wonderful event.
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These lions from our neighborhood are going up for auction. For decades they have graced the entranceway to the house at the corner of Villa Grande and Bougainvilla Ave So.
https://www.facebook.com/share/1MVv3n51zR
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Lundquist Family Adopts-A-Drain
The Lundquist Family, members of the Old Pasadena Neighborhood Assn., are taking part in St. Petersburg’s Adopt-A-Drain Program. The City is working with the community to provide information, resources, and educational initiatives related to environmental stewardship. One way to get involved is by participating in the Adopt-a-Drain Program. This program helps raise awareness about stormwater pollution, encourages proper storm drain care, and allows residents to take an active role in protecting our local waterways.
Click this link to read more about Adopting a storm drain in the neighborhood. https://www.stpete.org/residents/community/storm_drains.php#adopt
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Neighborhood Social At Vino Simpatico
Old Pasadena Neighbors enjoyed an evening of fine wine, food and fantastic company at Vino Simpatico. If you weren’t able to join us at this event, be sure to visit our Upcoming Events page for more great activities.
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September 12, 2025 – Mosaic Update
The mosaic at Sunset Park is nearly ready to be open to the public!
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Neighborhood Meeting September 10, 2025
Our neighborhood meeting was held on Wednesday, September 10th, at West St. Petersburg Community Library. It was a very informative meeting. Jennifer Joern with the St. Petersburgâs Neighborhood Relations department presented information about the cityâs Adopt a Drain Program among other initiatives. We also heard from our city council representative and received the most recent crime report from the St. Petersburg Police.
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Food Drive Report
Together, through the bonus August West St. Pete Food Drive, we collected an incredible 1,129.85 lbs of donations â thatâs more than half a ton of food to support our neighbors in need.
I am so thankful for everyone who donated, spread the word, and made this effort possible:
Azalea Neighborhood Association
Crossroads Area Neighborhood Association
Eagle Crest Civic Association
Holiday Park Neighborhood Association
Jungle Prada Neighborhood Association
Jungle Terrace Civic Association
Lake Pasadena Estate Neighborhood Association
Live Oaks Neighborhood Association
Old Pasadena Neighborhood Association
Westminster Heights Neighborhood Association
They were totally empty before the drive. They are now full. This is what true community looks like â people coming together to lift each other up.
âHow do we change the world, one random act of kindness at a time.â
Thank you all!
Sincerely,
Aron Bryce
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Neighborhood “Porch Party” at Vino Simpatico – June 30, 2025
If you missed it, you missed a great outing. Our June porch party was held last at Vino Simpatico (722 Pasadena Ave.) and a good time was had by all. Please support those businesses that support us! (Click on the business name to be linked to their website).
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Yard Of The Season – June 30, 2025
Congratulations to the White family – on the Yard of the Season!
A new initiative of OPNA is to recognize and enhance the beauty of our lovely neighborhood by showcasing a yard that exemplifies the essence of the season. The “Yard of the Season” program is designed to celebrate residents who have worked hard to establish and maintain yards of distinction during each of the four seasons through plantings and/or seasonal decorations.
Our first summer season recognition goes to the White family at 500 Park Street. On hearing about this, Chris White told the Beautification Committee that after spending many years in Asia, they fell in love with outdoor gardens. “They are our happy place” he said.
On behalf of the OPNA effort, Vice President Holly Edwards congratulated Chris and placed a “Yard of the Season” banner on the front lawn. We encourage you to drive by and have a look at this beautiful lawn.
ï»ż If you would like to help select next seasonâs yard please contact us.
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West St. Petersburg Food Drive – June 28/29, 2025
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Shannery Barnes Speaks About Neighborhood Flooding On BayNews9 – May 29, 2025
https://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2025/05/29/old-pasadena-task-force-
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West St. Petersburg Food Drive – March 29/30, 2025
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Wonderful Porch Party April 3, 2025
It was an excellent turn out for the neighborhood Porch Party held on April 3, 2025, at the Saba home. Everyone enjoyed delicious refreshments and great company. The weather was perfect for the outdoor gathering.
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Spring Yard Sale A Success – March 22, 2025
On Saturday March 22 Old Pasadena hosted our Spring Neighborhood Yard Sale! It was a great success, with beautiful weather and smiling faces! Thank you to everyone who participated. We will make this event part of our annual calendar!
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March 10, 2025 Meeting
We held our Spring meeting at Kopper Kitchen, owned by our neighbor Fred Tirabassi. (Stop in for breakfast or lunch if you can!) the snacks and company were great! Manny Leto of Preserve The Burg gave a very informative presentation, and we hope to have him back in the future.
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Porch Party November 15, 2024
Our November Porch Party was simply delightful! We celebrated the 100th birthday of our gracious hostsâ beautiful home, which theyâve named Casa Ronda. Not many pictures, but we had a great turnout! Thank you to Trisha, Macy, Kristin, and Mary Beth for all of your hard work!
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Rezoning Petition July 2024
Old Pasadena Neighborhood petitioned to fight the rezoning of the Pasadena Community Church Property. The neighborhood showed up in large numbers at the City Council meeting in opposition to the rezoning and many of our neighbors spoke out against the proposal. However, the City Council voted in favor of the zoning change.