SPHA Participates in Pinellas County Public Information Officer Meeting

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. - St. Petersburg Housing Authority (SPHA) Director of Communications, Nick Fokianos, participated in the Pinellas County Public Information Officer (PIO) meeting, held at the new Dr. Michael A. Grego Leadership Institute in Largo on November 3, 2025.

The meeting brought together communications professionals from government agencies and organizations across the Tampa Bay area to share insights and strengthen collaboration.

The agenda featured presentations from the Tampa International Airport Communications team, who shared best practices from their industry-leading social media channels; Pinellas County Schools, which discussed their strategic approach to marketing; and Pinellas County Government, which provided updates on the People First Hurricane Recovery Programs.

The event provided a valuable opportunity for local public information officers to exchange ideas and explore innovative ways to enhance communication.

ABOUT THE ST. PETERSBURG HOUSING AUTHORITY (SPHA):
An independent quasi-governmental entity and a political subdivision of the State of Florida, operating under Chapter 421 Florida Statutes, SPHA is the local administrative agency for housing assistance programs funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). SPHA offers a variety of programs and services that provide affordable rental housing to low-income families, seniors, veterans, and individuals with disabilities in the greater St. Petersburg region. For more information, visit www.stpeteha.org.