St. Pete invites locals to “Dream Big” with inspirational MLK Day campaign
ST. PETERSBURG — The city is seeking more than a million in federal dollars to plan for converting two of downtown’s busiest drags — 8th Street and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Street — into two-way streets.
St. Petersburg seeks money to plan MLK, 8th Street two-way conversion
ST. PETERSBURG — The city is seeking more than a million in federal dollars to plan for converting two of downtown’s busiest drags — 8th Street and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Street — into two-way streets.
curating the district
The MLK Business District, particularly the stretch of MLK Jr. St. N between 5th Ave. and 7th Ave. N, is home to some of St. Pete’s favorite shops, restaurants, and places to spend an afternoon. However, it wasn’t always a bustling hub of activity—it’s taken over a decade of hard work from community leaders, business owners, and city officials to curate this district.
barkett realty
As one of the active business owners and a board member of the M.L.K. Business District, John Barkett, MAI, owner of Barkett Realty, has worked closely with public officials, business owners, and community organizations to curate a district that meets the needs of St. Pete’s residents—and continues to work to evolve the area.
live, work and play outside of the downtown core
“The MLK Business District is a clear example of how individuals can live, work and play outside of the downtown core.”