A monthly block party on St. Petersburg’s Central Avenue, between 2nd and 3rd Streets, has been a tradition for more than 25 years. However, First Friday is in jeopardy.
According to Nightlife Productions, LLC director of operations Kristen Lee, the City of St. Petersburg has increased fees for services such as police department protection and sanitation.
“We were sent four months’ worth of bills from the City a week ago,” she explained. “Depending on the month, they increased by approximately 37 to 56%.”…