So49 sponsors Gulfport’s Community Garden

The new Community Garden to be located on Preston Ave. South is a joint effort of the City of Gulfport and the 49th Street South Business Association (So49).

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The Community Garden Project Volunteer Information form is now available for download. Please print it, fill it out, and drop it off or mail it to BanyanScapes, 932 49th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33707 or for more information please contact Andrea Royce at 727-688-8950


So49 Mission Statement

The Association seeks to unite, enhance, and promote the 49th Street South business corridor and embedded residential communities. Using sustainable strategies, we seek to achieve a district regionally recognized for vibrancy, special goods and services, safety and entrepreneurial opportunity. Membership is open to all as we believe that we can accomplish collectively that which we cannot do individually.

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Artist Studio Tour

Don't miss the So49 SoStudio Tour featuring a wide variety of artistic talent along 49th Street South and the area.

  • Metal Art
  • Photography
  • Car Art
  • Paintings
  • and more!

May 12th, 2012
3:00 to 8:00 pm

For more info, contact:

Andrea Royce at the Longhouse

So49 Photo Exhibition

So49 Photo Exhibition

So49 professionally judged photography exhibition of 80+ images showcasing the So49 district was a huge success!

Come Grow With Us!

Community Garden
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Community Garden Agreement

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So40 Membership Application
Download the So49 Membership Application here and become a member of the 49th Street South Business Assocaition!


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"We seek to unite, enhance, and promote the 49th Street South business corridor and embedded residential communities."

49th Street South in St. Petersburg and Gulfport, Florida