The 49th Street South Business Association
So49 welcomes your ideas, involvement, and membership.
Please read our mission statement below and tell us about your business or organization, suggesting what you think will best promote our wonderfully diverse neighborhood. Or stop in to see one of the acting Board of Directors, each with a business on the street.
3rd Annual Tangerine Blues Fest
Sponsors and Vendors Wanted for 3rd Annual Tangerine Blues Fest!
Visit www.TangerineBluesFest.com for more information.
The 3rd Annual Tangerine Blues Fest will take place on:
Saturday, September 25, 2010
from 4-10 pm
along the Tangerine Greenway
(located at 18th Ave. S. between 49th St. S. and 54th St. S. in Gulfport).
Presenting Sponsor: Bright House Networks
We (the 49th Street South Business Association) have a great lineup of entertainers this year, including:
Joel Sanders Band
The Joe Sanders Band is a no nonsense guitar driven band
from the heartland of Florida.
Julie Black
Julie Black is a powerful vocalist & songwriter
who spins tales of fire, passion & fury!
Deacon Blues Band
Members of The Deacon Blues have played and performed together
and individually around the nation for over 30 years.
Damon Fowler Group
Damon has been invited to many major festivals,
and has graced the stage with the best in the business.
A portion of the proceeds from the Blues Fest will benefit
So49 is seeking sponsors and fine art and craft vendors for the third annual event. So49 members who wish to participate will receive first right of refusal and a member discount.
Community Sponsorships are Available from $100 and up.
Vendor information and applications can be found at www.sikpromotions.com or by calling 727-322-5217.
To become a Sponsor or a 49th Street South Business member please contact us here.
The Community Garden is Ready for Planting!
A brand new community garden is ready to be planted!
The garden is available to residents of both Gulfport and St. Petersburg; providing the opportunity to grow vegetables, annuals and other non-permanent plants in a plot of their own.
49th St. S. Visibility
Remember that drivers of 18,000 vehicles a day passing our homes and businesses see So49-branded banners, seasonal displays, and weekend events encouraging stopping, shopping, and clicking on our website, www.So49.org, which can provide links to your business website.
Special Thanks!
Thank you to the following sponsors for their contributions to help make the 2nd Annual Tangerine Blues Festival a success!
- American Strategic Insurance (major sponsor)
- Banyan Scapes
- City of Imagination
- Gulfport Natural Health Center
- The Longhouse
- Suncoast Blues Society
- The Gabber Newspaper
- 007 Computer and Web
- Safety Tire and Auto Service.
So49 Mission StatementThe Association seeks to unite, enhance, and promote the 49th Street South business corridor and embedded residential communities. Using sustainable strategies, we seek to achieve a district regionally recognized for vibrancy, special goods and services, safety and entrepreneurial opportunity. Membership is open to all as we believe that we can accomplish collectively that which we cannot do individually.
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Tangerine Blues Fest 2009 Photos
This year’s Tangerine Blues Fest was a high-energy outdoor afternoon and evening event with three fabulous groups!
So49 Photo Exhibition
So49 professionally judged photography exhibition of 80+ images showcasing the So49 district was a huge success!
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Download the So49 Membership Application here and become a member of the 49th Street South Business Assocaition!