Seniors in Service supports Lealman STEAM Day

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Lealman Exchange hosts fourth annual STEAM Day

Via St. Pete Catalyst

Young people gathered Wednesday at the Lealman Exchange to learn more about science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. 

The Exchange, in the unincorporated community of Lealman, provides resources to local residents. The center is a public-private partnership between Pinellas County and the St. Petersburg Foundation. 

A variety of Tampa Bay area organizations participated in the fourth annual STEAM Day. These included Pathfinder Outdoor Education, the Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County, Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, Keep Pinellas Beautiful, Pinellas County Animal Services, the Tampa Bay STEM Network and Scouting America. 

Attendees between the ages of five and 17 were able to visit 12 interactive stations. Activities covered topics such as marine science, nutrition, public art, coding, environmental conservation, animal welfare and physics. 

“I think that it is important to have all five STEAM categories,” said Becca McCoy, St. Petersburg Foundation Lealman navigator and STEAM Day coordinator. “The reason we incorporate art is because of the ways that it makes the other core disciplines more accessible. We use art to visualize data and think outside of the box.” 

“These categories all have career potential and connect us to the greater sense of being human,” she continued. “I think that these kinds of specialized activities, organization to organization, help the kids experience them rather than just think or hear about them.” 

Codie Roper of Pinellas County Animal Services taught children about microchips. He showed attendees how the technology works and how professionals use it to help owners reunite with their pets. To demonstrate, Roper brought a scanner and a stuffed dog toy. 

What's Happening @ LEX

5175 45th Street North - in the 💙 of Lealman

View more events on the LEX Community Calendar!

Join Keep Pinellas Beautiful in partnership with Pinellas County Urban Forestry for a volunteer workday on Saturday, July 25th in the Lealman Neighborhood. Volunteers will assist with maintenance (weeding and mulching) of right-of-way trees along local roadways – a morning of Lealman Beautification!

More details, registration, and liability forms at this link: Pinellas County Urban Forestry Workday, or just come to the workday and fill out forms upon arrival.  

Partner Programs @ LEX

Enjoy live theatre in Lealman!  Fun for the whole family.  Get tickets here.

CES Academy of St. Petersburg is NOW ENROLLING for the 2026-2027 School Year! 

CES Academy of St. Petersburg is NOW ENROLLING for the 2026-2027 School Year! 

We are a private faith-based school serving students in grades K through 12, located right here in Lealman at 5175 45th Street North. We offer specialized programs designed to meet the unique needs of every learner:

Traditional Program: Small class sizes, no homework, highly qualified teachers, and Apple technology integration

Foundations Program: Designed for students working at functional levels, including those with speech impairments, higher functioning ASD, intellectual disorders, or developmental delays

We accept ALL Florida School Choice Scholarships, including Step Up For Students, Family Empowerment Scholarships, and Florida Tax Credit Scholarships. These scholarships can significantly reduce or eliminate tuition costs for eligible families.

Rolling admissions are open! We invite families to schedule a free tour and consultation to see if CES Academy is the right fit for their child.

Contact us to learn more and schedule your visit! 727.526.5700

Visit our website: www.ces-schools.net/st-petersburg

Homebuyer Assistance and Disaster Relief Reimbursement Program for Renters Closes on July 31

With more than 600 households approved for assistance and thousands of applications currently under review across all programs, Pinellas Recovers will close new applications for its Homebuyer Assistance and Disaster Relief Reimbursement Program for Renters on July 31, 2026.

Applications for the People First Homeowner and Landlord Rehabilitation and Reconstruction, Homeowner Reimbursement, and Disaster Relief Reimbursement Program for Homeowners will remain open.

Applications for the Homebuyer Assistance and Disaster Relief Reimbursement (Renter) programs must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on July 31, 2026.

Residents can apply online and learn more at recover.pinellas.gov, visit an application center Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., or speak with a case manager by calling 727-606-3307 during the same hours.

Application Centers:

2600 McCormick Drive, Suite 100, Clearwater

5000 Park Street, Suite 4, St. Petersburg

Pinellas County also continues to offer a separate Down Payment Assistance Program (unrelated to Pinellas Recovers) with up to $75,000 for eligible lower-income homebuyers. Learn more at pinellas.gov/down-payment-assistance

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