St. Petersburg College still thriving after 97 years | Column

For 97 years, St. Petersburg College has been a beacon of light in our community, an invaluable and accessible resource for people seeking better lives for their families and fulfillment in their careers.

What grew from a need to provide local students with the chance to receive an affordable college education close to home remains at the forefront of everything we do today: to provide job training and higher learning to Pinellas County residents who seek better jobs, better lives and strong communities.

When we opened our doors as St.