Club Program: St. Petersburg Museum of History - William Straub: City Leader & First Club President

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Club Program: St. Petersburg Museum of History - William Straub: City Leader & First Club President
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William Straub (1867–1939) was one of the most influential civic leaders and pioneers in the history of St. Petersburg, Florida, best known for serving as the longtime editor of the St. Petersburg Times (now the Tampa Bay Times). He used the power of his newspaper to fiercely advocate for the public preservation of the city's coastline, a legacy that directly shaped modern downtown St. Petersburg, Rui Farias, Executive Director of the St. Petersburg Museum of History shares information on the life and legacy of this local leader who became the first president of the Rotary Club of St. Petersburg.
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