Our Mission: The downtown historic EDGE District is an award-winning Florida Main Street and Main Street America™ that plans, promotes, and advocates to sustain an eclectic, vibrant EDGE District community while preserving its unique 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. The EDGE Business District Association is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization comprised of businesses, property owners, residents and visitors working to promote community interests by supporting and creating a sustainable local economy within the EDGE District of St. Petersburg, Florida. For a full list of current supporters, click here.
We were awarded our prestigious Main Street designation in 2014, and we maintain our National Main Street accreditation with the National Main Street Center, a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and our Florida Main Street accreditation with the Florida Main Street Program, under the Florida Bureau of Historic Preservation. The EBDA has achieved this designation by being an instrumental force in reviving and preserving this important district of St. Petersburg.
Since then, we have also received nine Florida Secretary of State Awards for Outstanding programs, businesses, and volunteers, and we continue to make great strides as a strong Florida Main Street and Main Street America™. For more about the work we do, click here.
Importantly, we follow the Main Street Four-Point Approach, focusing on Organization, Design, Economic Vitality, and Promotions. (see organizational chart below) Through those four prongs, we build a stronger community and continue revitalizing this great historic downtown district!
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