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Beach Drive Forum: "The Dynamic History of St. Petersburg’s Marine Science Complex"

  • First Presbyterian Church 701 Beach Drive NE St Petersburg United States (map)

Beach Drive Forums are monthly conversations for the community with intriguing speakers on thought-provoking topics. Wednesdays from 5:30-7:30 PM in Fellowship Hall (doors open at 5:30, presentation at 6:00). Refreshments and Q&A included. Open to the public; Everyone is welcome! The best parking is the church lot off N. Shore Drive. 

MARCH 20

The Dynamic History of St. Petersburg’s Marine Science Complex by Peter R. Betzer, PhD, Founding Dean Emeritus of the College of Marine Science at USF. Dr. Betzer will talk to us about what propelled him to create the marine science program, why it was needed then, and why it is important today to have this academic program in our own back yard.