Lincoln Cemetery Descendants - City of St. Petersburg

06/11/2026

06/05/2026

Gulfport’s historic Black burial ground could receive $300,000 in Florida’s budget.

06/03/2026

During segregation, St. Petersburg relocated the remains of Black pioneers to neighboring Gulfport. Lincoln Cemetery has since deteriorated due to decades of deferred maintenance and severe storms.

However, the century-old cemetery will soon see some much-needed upgrades thanks to Pinellas County Commissioner Renee Flowers and State Sen. Darryl Rouson. Florida’s $114.5 billion budget - approved Friday and now awaiting the governor’s veto pen - includes $300,000 for the historic burial grounds.

Read more → https://www.powerbrokernews.com/post/local-leaders-secure-300-000-for-embattled-lincoln-cemetery

04/26/2026