At St. Pete Rising, we are constantly providing comprehensive coverage on everything new and coming soon to the Sunshine City, but we think it’s also important to take a look back at our city’s rich history.
Historically St. Pete, a monthly column on St. Pete Rising written by Executive Director of the St. Petersburg Museum of History Rui Farias, covers everything from the legend of underground mobster tunnels to the buildings and people that created the Sunshine City.
This month we explore the history of the 100-year-old The Jungle Country Club Hotel, located at 501 Park Street North, and how it became home to St. Petersburg’s Admiral Farragut Academy…