The Old Southeast Neighborhood Association (OSNA) is excited to move forward with the revitalization of our tree canopy through our OSNA Tree Canopy Grant. This initiative is made possible by a hurricane recovery grant from the Harborage Marina and the OSNA general fund contributing a total of $1,500 to help restore and enhance the greenery in our community. Grant Program Details The OSNA Tree Canopy Grant provides seed’ money to Old Southeast residents to assist in purchasing new trees for their properties. Each participating resident will receive up to $100 toward the purchase of an approved tree. The trees will be sourced […]

As part of our continued efforts to support the community after the impacts of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, we are proud to share the latest developments from OSNA’s recovery and revitalization initiatives. In this trilogy of efforts, we highlight the generosity of the Harborage Marina, the spirit of giving back, and the steps we are taking to restore the tree canopy in Old Southeast. 1. Harborage Marina’s Generosity and OSNA’s Response In the aftermath of the hurricanes, the Harborage Marina stepped up to support local organizations by granting $1,250 to the Old Southeast Neighborhood Association (OSNA) to help with recovery. […]

In the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the Polish American Society in St. Petersburg has faced significant damage to their historic club, with repairs needed across the building. From roof and gutter replacement to restoring their iconic maple dance floor, the club has been working tirelessly to restore its spaces and preserve its legacy. Their goal of raising $150,000 for the repairs is ambitious but crucial to ensure the future of one of the city’s most beloved landmarks. The Old Southeast Neighborhood Association (OSNA) understands the hardship caused by these storms, as our own neighborhood was also affected, with […]

OSNA Board of Directors met with Alison Barlow and Mario Farias on May 30, 2024 to discuss the plans and changes coming to the Salt Creek area, just north of our Old Southeast neighborhood.  The following is meant to share information about the upcoming planning sessions so that you are prepared to participate in the planning session for this district.   Alison Barlow is the Executive Director of the Innovation District Mario Farias is a South St Petersburg native and business man interested in bringing positive change to the area. The St. Petersburg Innovation District (the District) is a public-private partnership (nonprofit) focused on increasing […]

Letter to OSE from Florida Fish And Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Coyotes are a native species and a natural part of Florida’s landscape as well as an important part of the ecosystem. Coyotes have adapted very well to urban environments, so it is not unusual or alarming to find them in communities such as yours. Coyotes are naturally fearful of humans and generally do not represent a risk to public health or safety, but there are some things residents can do to further limit the chances of an unwanted encounter. We try to be proactive in educating the public about what […]

Community Character, as defined mostly by individual neighborhoods, is one of the cornerstone themes of the Vision2050 Plan. As the Administration and City Councilmembers start finalizing actual implementation of the 2050 Plan, a new debate has begun around potential zoning changes that could dramatically alter the character of St Pete neighborhoods.  Old Southeast Neighborhood Association’s Sunshine Committee, along with the CONA (Council of Neighborhood Associations) Vision2050 Committee, will be closely following newly proposed changes as they wind through the City’s review and public outreach processes.  “Unzoning Our Neighborhoods” Noted local historian Will Michaels has published an excellent overview on this […]

Lassing Park’s shoreline is the epicenter of a multi-year Living Shoreline Restoration Project spearheaded by Tampa Bay Watch (TBW) and the City of St Petersburg Parks Department. On November 9th, 2022 TBW, OSE and other volunteers bagged and installed 10 tons of oyster shell bags to fill in a new protective reef. Get Involved There are many ways to get involved in this project, including upcoming volunteer opportunities on December 14th and 15th, 2022. The 14th is pretty well covered (more OSE neighbors welcome) but there are open spots for the 15th, please click here to register. Shoreline Improvements This multi-year […]

Take a walk or drive to the north end of Lassing Park and you will see that preparations are underway for the initial staging by Tampa Bay Watch and the City of St. Petersburg for Phase 1 of the Lassing Park Living Shoreline Restoration Project. The unusual objects pictured here and stacked at the north end of the park are oyster balls, which will be installed December 15th and 16th, 2021 beginning at 9:00 a.m. Volunteer Opportunities There are volunteer opportunities to help with this project. OSNA has secured a limited number of reserved volunteer slots with 3 available on […]