Founded in 1973, the Downtown Business Association (DBA) is a non-profit membership association representing the arts, retail, restaurants, banking, utilities, city government and other various types of businesses, with a common interest of strengthening the downtown area. We promote downtown St. Petersburg as a vibrant, safe and friendly waterfront environment with outstanding entertainment, cultural attractions, educational facilities, retail, art galleries, medical care resources, architectural design and business opportunities.
MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
Our membership meetings are held the 3rd Wednesday of each month, from 7:30 - 9:00 a.m., at various locations hosted by member businesses. Meetings are designed to provide an opportunity to share important information about your business, as well as offering opportunities to learn more about our community, area events, customer service, merchandising and more.
August Member Meeting
The UPS Store
200 2nd Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
7:30-8:00 AM- Networking
8:00-9:00 AM- Business
Program: The Nickel Ride
August Member Meeting
The UPS Store
200 2nd Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
7:30-8:00 AM- Networking
8:00-9:00 AM- Business
Program: The Nickel Ride
- DBA Monthly Spotlight: Ashley Sica, Green Bench Monthly
- https://greenbenchmonthly.com/
- (727) 280-5406
Green Bench Monthly. We are a community magazine covering all things St. Pete.
Why did you start your business/what inspired your business/what do you love about your work?
My husband Tony and I started working for a group of community magazines fresh out of college. We saw firsthand the power of a positive story and how that can inspire and strengthen the community. We love storytelling and making new connections and we are continually impressed and inspired by the people of St. Pete. This is actually the name of one of our monthly columns: People of St. Pete.
What is your idea of exercise?
Yoga and exploring nearby parks with our dogs, Stella and Ryker.
Not counting your business, what is your favorite DBA member business to patron?
The Birchwood - that's where we got married.
If your house were burning and all family and pets were safe, what one thing would you grab?
Backup hard drives - those hold all of our family photos and important stuff.
Best hidden “gem” in St. Pete:
Ichiban Japanese Restaurant on 16th - the Bobby roll with spicy tuna and lime is one of my all time favs.
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We hope to see you at our next event
SOCIAL GATHERINGSEvery so often, we have an after-hours social gathering with no formal agenda, just an opportunity for members and prospective members to mix & mingle and get to know one another better. These events are held at various member businesses, particularly our restaurant and bar members for whom hosting an early morning meeting isn't ideal.
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The DBA is proud of its "Sunshine Street Team,"
a unique volunteer visitor experience project. 
Members of the Sunshine Street Team made a presentation to the
St. Petersburg City Council in April 2017 and got this great photo op! |
Downtown Business Association of St. Petersburg, FL, Inc. | 200 Second Ave. S #102, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 | (727) 743-6262
