The future of Tangerine Plaza in South St. Petersburg has been top of mind for many in the community, especially for nonprofit leaders who envision a revitalized community hub and strategic interventions that address critical needs such as food security, job training and community health.
Tangerine Plaza, located at 1794 22nd St. S., has a storied history as a key retail hub for the community. It was once home to a Sweetbay Supermarket, which later became a Walmart Neighborhood Market. This grocery store served as the primary source of fresh food for the area until its closure in 2017, which left the community in a federally designated food desert. Since then, the plaza has largely remained vacant.
