FREE Mayoral Candidate Meet & Greet Happy Hour - St. Petersburg Arts Alliance

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Join the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance for a Mayoral Candidate Meet & Greet Happy Hour on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 from 5–7 PM at Bayboro Brewing Co.

Artists, creatives, arts supporters, and community members are invited to meet local mayoral candidates and engage in conversations about the future of arts and culture in St. Petersburg. Participating candidates will share brief remarks about their vision for supporting artists, arts organizations, creative businesses, and the city’s creative economy, followed by an opportunity for attendees to connect and continue the conversation in an informal setting.

This event is open to the public. Advance registration is encouraged.

Confirmed Candidates: Kevin Batdorf, Charlie Crist, Brandi Gabbard, Jim Large, Maria Scruggs, Mayor Ken Welch