Preserve Florida 2026

Florida's Historic Preservation Conference

Join us for the historic preservation conference with professionals and community advocates in St. Petersburg for networking, learning, and celebrating Florida’s rich heritage.

The last day for advance registration is Monday, May 4, but registration will also be available at the door.

Sessions Will Explore

  • Getting Organized: Achieving Resilient Historic Communities by Connecting with Grassroots Organizations and Local Leaders (Building Resources – Funds and Friends/Volunteers)
  • Welcoming Underrepresented Heritage: Preserving the Intangible
  • Practical Preservation: Planning for Historic Building Projects and the Value/Significance of Traditional Building Materials
  • Archaeology and Conserving Cemeteries

session spotlight

KeyNote Speaker: Tina Osceola, Seminole Tribe of Florida

We are proud to announce our keynote speaker for Preserve Florida 2026 will be Tina Marie Osceola! Tina is an enrolled member of the Seminole Tribe of Florida and serves as Executive Director of Operations, as well as the Tribal Historic Preservation Officer. She will share with us her experience with preservation and how we can work together to protect all the places in Florida that tell the complex stories of our shared history. Be sure to join us for the Opening Plenary to hear from Tina, and also be on hand for the announcement of the 2026 11 to Save.

We recommend the following accommodations for your stay.

Preserve Florida will be held at the St. Petersburg United Methodist Church located at 212 3rd Street North, St. Petersburg, Florida 33701.

Local Hotels

Hollander Hotel – 421 4th Avenue N

The Avalon – 443 4th Avenue N

The 1888 Hotel – 220 5th Avenue N

Cordova Inn – 252 2nd Avenue N

The Inn on 3rd – 342 3rd Avenue N

Chain Hotels

Courtyard Marriott St. Pete Downtown – 300 4th Street N

AC Marriott – 110 2nd Street N

Hyatt Place – 25 2nd Street N

Conference Schedule

Thank You to Our Conference Sponsors!

In-Kind Sponsors

11 to Save Supporters

  • 4M Design Group
  • Bert Bender
  • Boone Architectural Restoration
  • Melissa Dunklin
  • Laura Glenn
  • Kelly Perkins
  • Olde Worlds Conservation
  • Roblee Historic Preservation
  • Jodi Rubin
  • Melissa Wyllie
  • Mark Zubaly

Become a Sponsor

Put your brand in front of preservationists from around the state by sponsoring the 2026 Preserve Florida Conference. Check out our sponsor guide HERE for opportunities and let us know if you have any questions.