About

( Our Mission )

The EDGE Business District Association is an award-winning nonprofit organization that plans, promotes, and advocates to sustain an eclectic, vibrant EDGE District community while preserving the district’s unique historic character.

( Our Vision )

Downtown St. Petersburg’s historic EDGE District is a global destination and ideal urban living place. Rooted in a rich history of pioneering and industry, the district features restored buildings, landscaped corridors with majestic palms, public art, and eclectic shopping, dining, and cultural experiences. The district’s authentic, safe and beautiful environment promotes a connected, active community.

Approach

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we plan, promote, and advocate to sustain a vibrant EDGE community and preserve the district’s historic character. Our work focuses on organization, design, economic vitality, and promotion, and we work closely with the community and local government.

Projects

Our projects further our Mission and EDGE District Master Plan. They include public art, streetscape enhancements, landscaping, business assistance & networking, district branding, marketing and promotions, free community wifi, development review, history preservation, and community cleanups.

Awards

Throughout our foundational years from 2014-2022, we were honored as a Main Street America™ and Florida Main Street. We received 15 Outstanding Main Street Awards from the Florida Secretary of State for our projects, our community partnerships, and our strong community supporters.

( Our Directors )

Doug Jackson

Board President | Attorney, Law Firm of Douglas Jackson

David Grant

Board Vice President | Founder, Parr Media Group

Shobha Gupta

Board Treasurer | Owner, S3G Accounting and Taxes

Patricia Wagner

Board Secretary | COA Board, 1010 Central

Debbie Reeser

Director | Realtor, Debbie Reeser Commercial Real Estate Broker & Consultant

Leslie Curran

Director | Gallery Owner, ARTicles Art Gallery

Jeremy Cocomise

Director | CEO, Skyway Media

Eric Nutting

Director, Economic Vitality Chair | Owner, Connect St Pete

Jenean Perelstein

Director, Organization Chair | Owner/Founder, Alchemie Academy

Masatoshi Mochizuki

Director | Service Center Manager, Suncoast Credit Union

John Cappa

Director, Design Chair | Attorney, John R. Cappa Law / Cappa Title Inc.

Kenneth Hoyumpa

Director, Promotions Chair | Co-Owner, Grassroots Kava House

Nicole Waters

Executive Director | Executive Director, Amplify Women Tampa Bay