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05/11/2026

St. Petersburg Housing Authority to Host Senior Prom for Senior Residents

ST. PETERSBURG, FL (MAY 11, 2026) - The St. Petersburg Housing Authority (SPHA) is organizing a special Senior Prom event for SPHA senior residents, creating a joyful evening of music, dancing, and community for seniors living in SPHA communities.

Event Details:

  • Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026
  • Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location: The Legacy at Jordan Park, 2350 9th Ave South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712

The event will take place at The Legacy at Jordan Park. The building is a newly constructed three-story, 60-unit senior midrise (for households 62 years and older). The building is owned and managed by SPHA.

The Senior Prom is designed to provide SPHA residents with an opportunity to socialize, celebrate, and enjoy a memorable experience in a festive and welcoming environment. The evening will feature music, dancing, and dinner. The theme for the event will be "Soul Train".

"At SPHA, we strive to create meaningful experiences that bring connection and a sense of community to our residents," said Michael Lundy, SPHA President and CEO. "Events like this remind our seniors that they are valued members of our community and deserve opportunities to celebrate, connect, and enjoy special moments together."

The event is being organized by SPHA's Social Services Department, led by Director of Social Services Kiara Lovett. "Many of our seniors haven't had an opportunity like this in years, and we wanted to create a space where they can truly let loose, relive memories, and feel seen and celebrated. From the music to the atmosphere, everything is designed to bring back that feeling of stepping onto the dance floor and just enjoying life in the moment," said Lovett.

SPHA is the leading affordable housing provider in the city of St. Petersburg, serving more than 4,000 low-income households. SPHA's mission is to provide safe, sanitary, accessible, decent, and affordable housing to eligible citizens of the city of St. Petersburg, while enhancing and promoting resident self-sufficiency.

For more information about the Senior Prom event, contact: [email protected]

 

Exterior of The Legacy at Jordan Park in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Exterior of The Legacy at Jordan Park in St. Petersburg, Florida.

 

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ABOUT JORDAN PARK:

Jordan Park is a historic housing community managed by the St. Petersburg Housing Authority (SPHA). It was originally built between 1939 and 1941.

On November 23, 2021, SPHA received approval from HUD for its Jordan Park redevelopment proposal, which would change the funding structure from Public Housing to Project-Based Vouchers and put the long-awaited community revitalization project into motion. The Jordan Park Redevelopment Project consisted of the following elements:

  • Transitioning the Jordan Park family apartments (206 units) from Public Housing to a Project-Based Voucher (PBV) funding platform.
  • Renovation of the 206 Family Units (i.e. new flooring, countertops, cabinets, washers and dryers in units, safety features, energy-efficiency improvements, etc.)
  • Construction of a new three-story, 60-unit senior midrise building (for households 62 years and older) named "The Legacy at Jordan Park."

On December 14, 2021, SPHA closed on Jordan Park in partnership with co-developer Norstar Development USA, LP, and with the investment of Fannie Mae, KeyBank, and RBC Community Investments. Partners also included the bond issuer, the Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County, and the City of St. Petersburg, which provided Community Redevelopment Area funding.

On October 27, 2023, SPHA held the grand opening of The Legacy at Jordan Park. SPHA also celebrated the completion of the surrounding newly renovated 206 Jordan Park Family Units.

 

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.

 

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