Overview: In a recent meeting of the St. Pete Beach Historic Preservation Board, members deliberated on the future of historic preservation and development within the city, with a particular focus on the 8th Avenue Community Redevelopment District. The board examined various aspects of design guidelines and building height regulations. The gathering saw the approval of a local historic designation for a property on Casablanca Avenue, along with a certificate of appropriateness and a FEMA variance for renovation plans. Moreover, the meeting addressed the allocation of a $50,000 survey grant for the Don CeSar neighborhood and Bell Vista and discussed the restoration of service in the city’s alleyway system.