Seminole Heights gains but loses

There is a good article in the Times about new Seminole Heights residents Alan and Sherri Badia and their decision to move out of Citrus Park and buy a Seminole Heights Bungalow.

Trading in size for satisfaction St. Petersburg Times Thu, 18 May 2006 10:20 PM PDT For this couple, choosing family meant downsizing from a four-bedroom home in Citrus Park to onein Seminole Heights needing restoration.


However, long time Seminole Heights reidents and cigarmaker Vincent Ruilova died.

Cigarmaker known for old-school ways St. Petersburg Times Thu, 18 May 2006 10:15 PM PDT Vincent Ruilova didn't have to hand roll his cigars. He could've raised prices more often. But he wanted to keep his customers coming back.


Does anyone know which cigar building he owned and what has happened to it? Does anyone know Mr. Ruilova and want to add a few words?