S2 Ep1619: LOCAL LOVE Olga Bof: Localtopia Returns 2/14 to St. Pete's Williams Park

Host Nanette Wiser caught up with Localtopia founder and good deed doer Olga Bof to preview Localtopia's 13th year! Keep Saint Petersburg Local is proud to bring back Localtopia to Williams Park in downtown St. Pete and the 2026 festival will be our biggest one EVER as we're adding one more street, AND it's taking place on Valentine's Day  Be a part of the greatest outpouring of #LocalLove on this super special day! Saturday, February 14, 2026 / Rain Date: February 21, 2026 Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1127976325968497 🌻LOCALTOPIA is St. Pete’s largest “Community Celebration of All Things Local” showcasing *OVER* 300 of our city's favorite independent businesses and community organizations. * More than a festival, it's a (local vibe)! 🌻Voted "BEST FREE COMMUNITY EVENT" (2025) in St. Pete Life Magazine's "Readers Choice Best of Awards" | “BEST MAKERS FESTIVAL" (2023) in Creative Loafing's "Best of the Bay" | "BEST FESTIVAL” two years in a row in the Tampa Bay Times' “Best of the Best” Awards | Nominated for "BEST FESTIVAL" by Visit St. Pete/Clearwater!  We’re honored that LOCALTOPIA has also been declared “The Event of the Year,” has been referred to as “the most St. Pete-esque event a resident or visitor can attend," and many have called it *THE* best event ever in St. Pete! 🌻  This FREE* family-friendly festival also commemorates KSPL's 14-Year Anniversary.  * 🌻LOCALTOPIA has NOT been a pet-friendly event since 2016 due to large crowds. Please DO NOT bring your furry friends! We want to ensure that they (and our human friends) stay safe, so we request that you *PLEASE LEAVE PETS AT HOME.* Thanks for your cooperation! LOCALTOPIA showcases many makers, merchants, villages, fun, live music, food and drink! ● MAKERS & MERCHANTS: Art & Handcrafted Goods, Artisanal + Plant-Based Food & Beverages, Body/Self-Care, Books, Clothing & Accessories, Home Decor, Jewelry, Pet, Plants & Plant-Based Products, Vintage, Vinyl & Much More!●   VILLAGES in Williams Park : Arts Village | Family Village | Health & Wellness Village | #AllThingsPlants VillageEAT, DRINK & PLAY LOCAL  4TH STREET: Food Truck Rally Alley  2ND AVENUE (from 2nd to 4th Streets): More Food Trucks + Restaurants + Food & Drink Vendors "Local Thirst Stations" Selling Local Beer in Cans & Canned Wine +  "Draft Beer Central" : Local Breweries Pouring Their Own Brews + 2 Draft Beer Trucks (corner of 2nd Ave & 3rd St) 3RD STREET (from 1st to 3rd Avenues): Boutiques | Vendors on Wheels | More Artists & Artisans + Collectives | Gourmet Food | Home Decor | DJs | Literary Corner | Street Fun ●  NEW FOR 2026: 2nd STREET between 2nd and 3rd Avenues (from the alley in front of Sundial to the corner of 2nd Avenue & 2nd Street) – Even more local goodness! ●  LIVE LOCAL MUSIC on the Williams Park Bandstand + ! DJs on the streets STREET PERFORMANCES + ENGAGING ACTIVITIES for All Ages, Free Demos & Crafts, Live Screen Printing, and More Surprises, especially for Valentine's Day! #localtopia #keepstpetelocal #nanettewiser #olgabof #stpete #stpetefl  #tampabay #radio #radiostpete #cityofstpete  #dtsp #downtownstpete