Radio St Pete Day Reading of the Proclamation
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The City of St. Petersburg officially recognized the impact and community service of Radio St. Pete with a special proclamation declaring March 4, 2026, as Radio St. Pete Day.
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🎙️ Opening Remarks
Council Member Mike Harding introduces the proclamation and emphasizes the essential role local media plays in connecting residents. He highlights Radio St. Pete’s unique volunteer-driven nonprofit model and its commitment to amplifying local culture, music, arts, and civic engagement throughout St. Petersburg. Harding commends the station for sustaining community storytelling, strengthening civic pride, and providing educational and workforce opportunities.
Remarks by Board President & Chair : Joe Bourdow shares the origin story of Radio St. Pete, which began in 2013 as a grassroots passion project and grew into a fully licensed, volunteer-powered nonprofit broadcasting on Sunshine 96.7 FM and online streaming platforms.
He highlights milestones including:
• Achieving nonprofit 501(c)(3) status and FCC licensing
• Launching the downtown studio and expanding local programming
• Building an extensive library of local music and community conversations
• Creating internship and volunteer pathways for future broadcasters
• Strengthening emergency communications and public information during storms
• Becoming an affiliate of national news programming
• Expanding audience engagement through mobile apps and digital platforms
Bourdow also recognizes volunteers, community partners, and local supporters who helped grow Radio St. Pete into a trusted community media resource.
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In closing, Council Member Copley Gerdes reflects on his personal experience as both a listener and supporter, praising the station’s “Lunchtime Conversations” and locally produced shows like Big Broadway Energy for keeping residents informed and engaged. He encourages community members and local businesses to support and sponsor programming, noting Radio St. Pete’s important role in preserving and strengthening the city’s cultural identity.
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📅 Official Proclamation
On behalf of Mayor Kenneth T. Welch, the City proclaimed March 4, 2026 as Radio St. Pete Day, encouraging residents to celebrate and support independent community broadcasting.
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