St. Petersburg Murals Covered Again with Black Paint
St. Petersburg's Progressive Pride mural at Central Avenue and 25th Street, and the Common Ground mural at Central Avenue and Fifth Street, have been covered again with black paint. This latest covering occurred after wear on previous black paint layers…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, September 9, 2026 —
Two prominent murals in St. Petersburg, Florida, have once again been covered with black paint. The affected artworks are the Progressive Pride mural located at Central Avenue and 25th Street, and the Common Ground mural situated at Central Avenue and Fifth Street.
This recent act of covering follows the deterioration of previous layers of black paint. Reports indicate that wear on these layers had begun to expose sections of the original murals.
The murals were first painted over by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in the year 2025. The reason cited for this initial action was adherence to state regulations concerning pavement markings.
The specific dates for the initial painting over by FDOT and the subsequent coverings are not detailed in the provided summary. It is also not specified who applied the most recent layer of black paint or what the immediate aftermath or future plans are for the sites.
Story summarized from the original created by By Aaron Styza, St. Pete Catalyst on www.tampabay.com, see more information here.
