Businesses Open Doors for First Annual MLK Business District Open House on April 11

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - March 31, 2015 - PRLog -- The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Business District will hold its First Annual Open House on Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The city of St. Petersburg is supporting the event. The mayor’s office issued a statement of support saying that the city was pleased to support the MLK Business District’s Open House in that “it provides a unique opportunity to showcase the wide range of businesses along the MLK corridor—reflective of the diversity, creativity, and innovative spirit of its namesake.”

Local businesses are building awareness of the diverse businesses in the District, which extends from 26^th Avenue South to 34^th Avenue North—from Magnolia Heights in the north, to Lake Maggiore Shores and Harbordale in the south. The District is home to restaurants, antique and furniture stores, framing and art stores, used books, acupuncture and beauty salons, as well as a dog grooming salon and thrift store.

Participating businesses include Cimino Gallery and Custom Picture Framing (2511 Dr. MLK Jr. St N), ImpulseCliCs.com (2323 Dr. MLK Jr. St N), St. Petersburg Jazzercise (2501 Dr. MLK Jr. St N), Tampa Bay Furnishings (3034 Dr. MLK Jr. St N), Salty Dog Grooming (2319 Dr. MLK Jr. St N), Manely Hair (2321 Dr. MLK Jr. St N), and St. PetersBARK (2435 Dr. MLK Jr. St N). Visitors at the Open House can enter drawings for a chance to win a $100.00 gift certificate for custom framing, one night free boarding for your dog, doggy treats and grooming gift baskets, a free hair cut and dry, and eyewear gift certificates. Special discounts and free samples for Open House visitors will also be available at the various businesses.

Cimino Gallery owner, Justen Cimino, aims to strengthen the District’s presence in the community. He hopes the Open House will further his goal. “I want to meet my neighbors, and let them know that I am here to help them with any framing projects they need—whether it’s diplomas, precious family memorabilia, or fine art.” Visitors to Cimino Gallery will see Justen’s framing work on display.

St. Petersburg Jazzercise owner and instructor, Bonnie Capra, has revamped her class schedule. “We have free child care, and our instructors are fabulous. I want to show people what Jazzercise is—it really is a beat-pumping, pulse-pounding fitness program that gives you fast results as you get in shape. The Open House is a great chance for our community to see what a great fitness resource we are.”

ImpulseClicCs.com has eyewear with a unique feature of allowing the wearer to easily take off their readers or sunglasses, or any other glasses, and hang the glasses around their necks. Visitors at the Open House will have the chance to receive one of two $30.00 gift certificates from ImpulseCliCs.

Cimino Gallery and Custom Picture Framing is open from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and by appointment on Sunday. The telephone number is 727 800 5003, and the website is www.CiminoGallery.com. Email address for the Gallery is CiminoGallery@gmail.com

St. Petersburg Jazzercise has classes every day of the week, from 5:45 a.m. until 6:50 p.m. The phone number is 727 687 6695, and the website is www.jazzercise.com.

ImpuseCliCs is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., and Friday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. The phone number is 727 823 1783, or 866 992 CliC (2542). The website and online shop is www.impulseclics.com.

Tampa Bay Furnishings is open from Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Their phone number is 727 821 4100. The website is www.tampabayfurnishings.com.

Manely Hair does highlights, lowlights, perms, cuts, blow-dry, and shampoo. They are a salon for the whole family, and a Mary Kay provider. Visitors at the Open House can get a free sample, and a chance to win a free cut and dry. They are open from 7:30 a.m. until 7 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. The phone number is 727 823 4273.

Salty Dog Grooming offers a relaxed atmosphere where pet owners can groom their own dogs, or have a traditional grooming. The hours are 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 12 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Sunday. The phone number is 727 803 6974. Their website is www.saltydogpetwash.weebly.com.

As well as participating in the MLK Business District Open House, St. PetersBARK is having a grand opening celebration on April 11. They carry handmade, locally made, natural pet food, treats, and toys for cats and dogs. Their hours are 11 a.m. until 7 p.m., Tuesday through Friday; 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., Saturday; and noon until 5 p.m., Sunday. Their phone number is 727 217 5366. Their website is www.stpetersbark.com.

Neighborhoods near or adjacent to the MLK Business District are Lake Maggiore Shores, Historic Roser Park, Euclid Heights, Historic Uptown, Campbell Park, Bartlett Park, Thirteenth Street Heights, Greater Woodlawn, Allendale Terrace, Historic Old Northeast, Historic Kenwood, North Kenwood, Palmetto Park Neighborhood, Melrose Mercy/Pine Acres Neighborhood, Warehouse Arts District, Grand Central District, Crescent Heights, Crescent Lake, Dome City, Methodist Town, Euclid-St. Paul’s Neighborhood, North East Park, and downtown St Pete.

The phone number for the MLK Business District is 727 656 2798. The District’s Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/pages/MLK-Business-District/1127...