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How to Create a Hyperlocal St. Pete Wedding
Stressing. Sweating. Stitching. Crying. Yelling. Freaking out. Ah, wedding planning. The epitome of … romance? It doesn’t have to be this way. Shhhh, there, there. We’re here to help. Although some...
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Romantic White, Pink and Grey NOVA 535 Wedding
From the owner Michael S. Novilla To start, Megan and Matt are deeply in love, and what a cute, adorable couple they make. Getting to know them a bit along the way revealed good people; appreciative...
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Publix is where shopping and working is a pleasure
Publix is where shopping and working is a pleasure. This I’ve experienced, from every angle, as Publix hosted their annual awards banquet here last Monday, April 20th, 2015. See as a young man I had...
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5 Tips for Hosting Better Fundraisers
Fundraising. Often perceived as more of an obligation than an opportunity. Most people have attended a fundraising event at some point – and most people would agree that many of these events can be a...
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Brides Against Breast Cancer Headliners for Hope
On Wednesday May 13, 2015 here at historic wedding and special event venue NOVA 535 in lovely downtown St. Petersburg, Florida was the Brides Against Breast Cancer Headliners for Hope. It’s a evening...
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Opening Night Party for the Tenth Annual Sunscreen Film Festival
Thursday April 30, 2015 the Opening Night Party for the Tenth Annual Sunscreen Film Festival was held here at the historic venue NOVA 535 Unique Event Space located in beautiful downtown St. Pete,...
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2015 Dixie Hollins High School Prom
Friday April 24, 2015 here at the historic yet modern venue NOVA 535 Unique Event Space in beautiful downtown St. Pete, Florida, we hosted the 2015 Dixie Hollins High School Prom. The teens were well...
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How to Be Awesome at Cocktail Parties
Summer is (basically) here and with the warm weather comes cool cocktails and more reasons to get together and mingle. Attending a cocktail party is an excellent way to increase your awareness about a...
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8 Excellent Saint Pete Pride Events to Attend
It’s that time of year again: St. Pete Pride! No matter where you lie on the Kinsey Scale, or how you define (or don’t define) your sexuality or gender, St. Pete Pride is a time to celebrate...
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5 Unique Wedding Party Gifts
As a wedding party member, bridesmaids and groomsmen typically have to shell out quite a chunk of dough to participate in the happiest day of your life. Sure, they may get access to an open bar and...
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Boca Ciega Class of 1985 30th Reunion
Even the pouring rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of our fellow Pirates as we gathered here at my historic venue NOVA 535 in beautiful downtown St. Petersburg, Florida to celebrate the Boca Ciega Class...
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The Thank You Games with Modern Business Associates
Saturday evening August 8th, 2015 local St. Petersburg based business MBA, short for Modern Business Associates, hosted a celebration reminiscent of Casino Royale, here in beautiful downtown St....
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Modern New Year’s Eve Wedding Celebration at NOVA 535
From the Owner Michael S. Novilla: How cool is it to celebrate a new beginning, your new life with your soul mate on the most appropriate night of the year for new beginnings? That’s exactly what...
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Unsullied Film Premier Party with Filmmaker Simeon Rice
Saturday August 22, 2015 we enjoyed the Florida Unsullied Film Premier Party with Filmmaker Simeon Rice right here in gorgeous downtown St. Petersburg, Florida at the meticulously renovated historic...
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9 Creative Halloween Costume Ideas for NOVAWEEN 9
Okay, so maybe Halloween is still more than a month and a half away, but any serious Halloweener (heh) knows that it’s never too early to start planning the perfect costume. There are your classics:...
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Video: Indie Market and the Importance of Shopping Local
On Saturday, September 5, the St. Pete Indie Market was held indoors at NOVA 535 Unique Event Space. ‘Twas a stellar event, as usual, but was made even better by the layout, variety of vendors and, of...
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NOVA 535 Speakeasy is the Bee’s Knees
Upon approaching NOVA 535 Unique Event Space, a man in black tells me to go around back. I follow his directions and wrap around the building, making my way down an alley that I’m not quite sure leads...
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Novaween 9 was Disco Inferno Hot Hot Hot
When searching for the name for our 9th consecutive Halloween party aka Novaween 9, here at downtown St. Pete venue NOVA 535, our thinking went something like this: Nine. Hmm. Dante’s Inferno, 9 Levels...
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Novaween 9 scary photo booth pictures
It’s a tradition now that Mark and Shelli Olsen, owners of Get the Picture Photo Booth, bring their wonderfully decorated photo booth in for our annual Halloween party Novaween each year. Friday,...
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Vintage, Gold, Black and Ivory Downtown St. Pete Wedding
Vintage, Gold, Black and Ivory Downtown St. Pete Wedding From the Owner Michael S. Novilla: Rebecca and Mike’s vintage downtown St. Pete wedding here at NOVA 535 was such a perfect match. They are such...
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