S2 Ep2044: ARTS & INSPIRATION Brenda McMahon: Gulfport Artist Elizabeth Neily

Radio St. Pete Podcast Archive · May 20, 2026 · 24m

In this episode of Arts & Inspiration, Brenda McMahon welcomes Elizabeth Neily, a painter and fiber artists who has lived in Gulfport for 38 years. She came to town in 1988 and within a few years, was at the center of the Gulfport Revitalization that would last for another 25 years. Neily worked with the City of Gulfport to be part of the Waterfront Redevelopment District’s board of directors as the arts community representative. Together with other artists, she helped occupy old buildings with artist studios, create an Arts Council, began First Friday Art Walks and was part of the group who…