A bright daytime exterior photograph of the historic Mirror Lake Community Library in St. Petersburg, Florida. The classic Beaux-Arts style building features a prominent light-colored masonry facade adorned with grand arched windows, decorative columns, and intricate classical molding. Wide concrete steps lead up to the main entrance in the center. The building is framed by lush green palm trees and a clear blue sky in the background.
Mirror Lake Library in St. Petersburg, Florida on Oct. 12, 2020. Credit: cityofstpete / Flickr

May is National Historic Preservation Month, and while Tampa’s taken way more Ls than St. Petersburg, there’s not a municipality out there that doesn’t have to fight to protect the buildings and spaces that tell its history.

To bring like-minded folks together. Preserve the ‘Burg hosts a no-cover expo for anyone interested in restoration, preservation, design, construction and history. Pros with expertise in older homes and advocacy will be on hand along with Emily Elwyn who’ll lead two guided tours of the Mirror Lake neighborhood.

There’s no cover—but registration and donations are requested—for Preserve the ‘Burg’s Restoration & Design Expo happening Saturday, May 16 at St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club.

Preserve the ‘Burg Restoration & Design Expo

Time Sat., May 16, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Location St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club, 559 Mirror Lake Dr. N, St. Petersburg

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This article appears in May 07 – 13, 2026.

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