Amenities/character
Lakewood Terrace enjoys a scenic location, bounded Lake Maggiore and the east by Big Bayou. Lakewood Elementary School occupies its southeast corner; a Baptist Church is within and a Presbyterian Church is at its boundaries (each with a day-care school). Adjacent to and complementing its location are various institutions, including family and corporate owned businesses with which handily address a variety of family needs; Fire Station #8 is at its doorstep, the Boyd Nature Park with the South Branch is around the corner, plus downtown St. Petersburg, the University of South Florida, Bayfront Medical Center, All Children Hospital, Dali Museum, Nelson Poynter Media Institute, the Harborage, Albert Whitted Airport, and Interstate I- 275 are just a short jaunt away, easily and quickly reached. Family recreation is immediately at hand with Lake Maggiore Park on one side and Grand View Park (and boat ramps) on the other.

Architecture
Because the neighborhood (over 400 households) was developed with many small plats with many different builders in the early growth period of the City, there is an eclectic mix of architectural styles (Colonial, Mediterranean/Spanish, Bungalow/Cottage/Prairie, Retiree Ranch and Vernacular even a few pseudo Frank Lloyd Wright) and exteriors (frame, stucco, brick and block) with varying sizes and prices. Lakewood Terrace is fortunate to have many life-time residents and second generation families, as well as first-time homeowners, renters, and retirees. There are a few multifamily structures, but most are single family. Houses range from large two-story to small two-bedroom, most with alley access. Prices are moderate with good value purchase for any age buyer.

History
Platting of the land within the boundaries of the present Lakewood Terrace Neighborhood began as early as 1913 with the Grand View Park Plat, and by 1925, subdivisions such as Grand View Terrace, Lakewood Terrace, Hargraves Lake Maggiore Park, Lake Maggiore Terrace, Big Bayou, Green Lawn, Bayou View, Bayou Vista were recorded, although actual development occurred much later. In the early years, the roadways were not numbered as they are today; some east/west roads were platted as Bayou Lake Avenue, Lake Avenue, Palm, Bay View, Division and Oak Lane. Lake Maggiore was known as Highland and 9th Street as Salt Lake Road. Sixth Street, which was known as Pinellas Drive at that time, helped to provide primary access Ferry Point (the current site of the Bay Vista Recreation Center).

St. Petersburgs first lady realtor was a homeowner in the area now known as the Lakewood Terrace Neighborhood. Her bungalow style home, which was located on 34th Avenue South, is named Bungalewis. The Chairman of the Advertising Committee of the Board of Trade (Chamber of Commerce) who helped to organize the Citys first Festival of States also resided on 34th Avenue South in the Lakewood Terrace Neighborhood. The Lakewood Elementary School was a product of the 1925 boom year. Spanish architecture, sparkled with decorative urns, marked this school which many thought foolish to build so far out of town. At first they seemed right, because only 63 students registered the first day. As a result 400 students had to be brought sown from Glenoak School area. In the early 1990's the School Board began implementing its plan to rebuild a larger school on that school. Another block was annexed, the old school razed, and in November 1988, an 80,000 sq. ft. Lakewood Elementary School of very modern architecture reopened its doors to accommodate 785 students.

Lakewood Terrace also had its own tourist attraction, an Alligator Farm, in the 30's and 40's. The exhibits included snakes, ostriches, racoons and other wild life. Offered for sale were alligator eggs; and free admittances were granted to patrons bringing sting ray meat to feed the alligators or collards for the ostriches.

Organizations/Programs
As outlined in the Lakewood Terrace Neighborhood Association & Crime watch Bylaws, the organization was formed in 1997 to address continually the concerns, general welfare, happiness and civic pride of its residents. Working together, the residents provide on-going monitoring of the neighborhoods alleys and rights of way and their civilian security patrol help to promote safety within the neighborhood.
The Lakewood Terrace Neighborhood is a microcosm of society, and is emerging a neighborhood in the true sense of the word as it residents get to know each other. The association produces a monthly newsletter which help to keep it residents informed.

Neighborhood grant projects
The Lakewood Terrace was awarded a Neighborhood Partnership Grant in 1999 for the installation of four neighborhood identification signs. In addition, in 1998, the St. Petersburg Police Department awarded the association a grant for the purchase of two-way radios for the Security Patrol Program.

Boundaries
Between 6th and 9th Streets South; between of 34th Avenue South and Alamanda Way South; together with a portion of the Grand View Park beginning 148 ft. north of 37th Avenue South mol and running north to 34th Avenue South.

        
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