Outdoor Mural Celebrates Life on the Bay

St. Petersburg, Fla. – One year after the idea was proposed by residents of The Fountains at Boca Ciega Bay, a seascape mural has come to life on an exterior building wall, welcoming residents and guests to 1255 Pasadena Avenue South. With the sparkling waters of Boca Ciega Bay as inspiration, painting instructor John Comer (who’s been teaching residents here for about 14 years) got to work. A campaign to raise funds was spearheaded by resident Kay Lahdenpera, and donations poured in by the hundreds from residents and various Fountains clubs such as the Greeting Card Club and the Stitch in Time Sewing Club.

The new mural was unveiled on Tuesday, September 23rd at a ribbon cutting ceremony with resident supporters and the artist.

John Comer is a popular art instructor and muralist at The Fountains. Dozens of residents join his sunset beach plein air painting class. John was recently featured on Fox 13’s What’s Right with Tampa Bay for his dedication to providing art therapy to retirement communities throughout the bay area.

Another mural painted by Comer at The Fountains depicts the Skyway Bridge and historic downtown St. Petersburg. 

About The Fountains at Boca Ciega Bay

The Fountains at Boca Ciega Bay, 1255 Pasadena Avenue South, is an active, full-service rental community overlooking the bay, with on-site care available. It is proudly managed by Watermark Retirement Communities. Long respected as one of the nation’s leading seniors’ housing innovators, Watermark is committed to creating extraordinary communities where people thrive. For more information, visit www.watermarkcommunities.com.

About John Comer

Visit www.99shadesofcrazy.com to see more of his artwork.