LIVE from the St. Petersburg Science Center Groundbreaking Ceremony 1/9/26

RadioStPete.com President Joe Bourdow reported live from the St. Petersburg Science Center Groundbreaking ceremony today, 1/9/2026,  marking the revitalization of the St. Petersburg Science Center, a long-dormant civic landmark set to become a hub for education, innovation, and community engagement. Speakers including Former Governor Charlie Crist, Mayor Ken Welch - City of St. Petersburg, State Senator Darryl Rouson, State Rep. Linda Chaney, State Rep. Berny Jacques,  Councilman Copley Gerdes - City of St. Petersburg Robert Blackmon, project originator and additional community and project partners
WHY IT MATTERS The groundbreaking represents the culmination of years of collaboration across federal, state, and local leadership to bring new life to a once-beloved Science Center. The project has secured millions in public investment, including federal HUD funding, multiple state appropriations over several legislative sessions, and a city partnership that made the sale and financing possible. The revitalized Science Center will serve as a forward-looking civic asset focused on education, innovation, and opportunity for the St. Petersbur

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