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Memories provided by Carlos Lovett

At 14 years old, Carlos Lovett and his family were one of the last people to leave the Gas Plant neighborhood before it was razed. ST. PETERSBURG - Hundreds of Black families, businesses, churches, and community spaces were displaced or destroyed by the construction of Tropicana Field. Former residents of the Gas Plant and Laurel […]

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Gas Plant/Laurel Park Reunion: Making it happen

The Gas Plant and Laurel Park neighborhoods were filled with homes, churches, businesses, a library, a theater, schools, and playgrounds. They were thriving communities with rich histories. BY JEFFERY L. PEATEN III, Contributor ST. PETERSBURG – Next month, a reunion will be held for former

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A day of memories; a day of celebration

Mayor-elect Ken Welch regaled the crowd with stories of growing up in the Gas Plant neighborhood on Sunday, Dec. 12 at the Gas Plant/Laurel Park Reunion. Left, Gwendolyn Reese, artist Reid Jenkins and Jabari Reed, aka iBOMS, Mayor Rick Kriseman, and one of many students that helped with the mural

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Ken Welch’s vision for St. Pete

Mayoral candidate Ken Welch said his unique perspective and upbringing distinguish him from other mayors or candidates and would play heavily into his administration's focus on making sure everyone shares in the progress. BY MARK PARKER, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG - As a self-described 'kid from

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I AM: The story of the Gas Plant Neighborhood

The area known as the Gas Plant neighborhood was the second African-American neighborhood formed in St. Petersburg between 1890-1900. By Gwendolyn Reese The area known as the Gas Plant neighborhood was the second African-American neighborhood formed in St. Petersburg between 1890-1900. Originally

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Gas Plant memories provided by Andrew Walker

Andrew Walker has fond memories of growing up in the historic Gas Plant neighborhood. By Frank Drouzas ST. PETERSBURG - Hundreds of Black families, businesses, churches, and community spaces were displaced or destroyed by the construction of Tropicana Field. Former residents of the Gas Plant and

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Lost, but not forgotten

The Gas Plant neighborhood had three cemeteries within its limits. For many years it has been rumored that an unknown number of bodies were left behind and built over. BY COREY GIVENS JR., Contributor ST. PETERSBURG - All across the country, lost graves sites are being discovered. A few months

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Pastors voice support for Sugar Hill to redevelop Trop site

After touring Sacramento, a group of pastors comprised a letter to Mayor Ken Welch giving him a summary outlining what they saw and that they ‘stand with his decision but encouraging him along with the city council to make the right choice in our estimation that choice is with Sugar Hill.’ BY

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Gas Plant/Laurel Park Reunion aims to honor past residents

Former residents of the Gas Plant and Laurel Park neighborhoods and their descendants will have a chance to reunite on Dec. 12 with former neighbors and celebrate the rich history of a community they were ousted from to make way for Tropicana Field. BY JEFFERY L. PEATEN III, Contributor

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Gas Plant/Laurel Park Reunion, part 2

Although living conditions in the complex had deteriorated by the time the city broke ground for Tropicana Field in 1988, the impact of Laurel Park’s demolition was socially and economically devasting. Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Times BY JEFFERY L. PEATEN III, Contributor ST. PETERSBURG - When

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Delores Jackson: Mother, sister, community activist, and Laurel Park hero

The Gas Plant/Laurel Park Reunion is scheduled this Sunday, Dec. 12, from noon until 3 p.m. Participants will have the option to attend in person in Parking Lot 4 of Tropicana Field or virtually via Zoom or Facebook. BY JEFFERY L. PEATEN III, Contributor ST. PETERSBURG - When construction began on

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Historic Gas Plant District redevelopment community conversations scheduled

The first of the community conversations is scheduled for Tuesday, July 12, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Foundation for a Healthy St. Pete located in the Lakeview Shopping Center at 2333 34th St. S. ST. PETERSBURG - Mayor Ken Welch will hold a series of community engagement opportunities over the

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