A city doesn’t survive on hype. It survives on loops.
We’re building a local-first operating system so St. Pete stays St. Pete.
St. Petersburg is changing fast. When costs rise and attention fractures, local businesses can feel like they’re fighting the tide — even when the community wants them to win.
The Revival is a commitment to keep local commerce, culture, and discovery connected — so the city grows stronger together.
We will spotlight what’s real.
We will reward trust and participation.
We will build systems that help local businesses survive — and then thrive.
The St. Pete Revival Manifesto
This isn’t a campaign. It’s a city posture.This is the St. Pete Revival Project. Something built for St. Pete.
Not just for business owners. Not just for politicians. Not just for schools, families, or any single group. This is for our city.
We’ve all felt it this year: the pressure, the uncertainty, the strain on our favorite places — one of the toughest economic moments St. Pete has faced in a long time.
So the real question becomes:
Why can’t St. Pete truly be the community we strive to be? What’s stopping us from coming together and turning this city into something we’re proud to pass on?
That question is where this project began — building the missing connective tissue: systems that help people support each other intentionally, not accidentally.
Referralink — trust measured and rewarded. Not ads. Not algorithms. Actual people recommending places they love.
NeonHQ — the hub where participation, engagement, and impact become visible (not extracted).
St. Pete does not need to be saved. It needs to be remembered — and intentionally rebuilt.
Build instead of complain. Support intentionally instead of passively. Collaborate instead of competing blindly.
Principles
The most valuable currency in a city is attention. We help it circulate locally instead of leaking outward.
Word-of-mouth is the strongest growth force in a community. We make it measurable and fair.
Retain regulars. Strengthen routines. Create predictable momentum — then expand.
Discovery shouldn’t be pay-to-play. The Beacon exists to amplify what matters without turning the city into an ad feed.
Join the Revival
Two ways to join:
- Supporter — get Beacon updates and help signal what matters.
- Business / Creator — apply to use the tools and get featured in the Beacon.