Rick Kriseman bids farewell with rum, sun and fun at goodbye gathering

Mayor Rick Kriseman stood on the back deck of Doc Ford’s Monday with the Pier – one of his administration’s crowning achievements – as his backdrop. He held a glass of Bumbu Rum and gave a cheers to the Sunshine City.

The appearance came in the waning days of Kriseman’s administration. The two-term mayor will transfer power to Mayor-elect Ken Welch Thursday.

“I hope my legacy is that I changed the culture of this city to become one that is more diverse, more tolerant, more welcoming,” Kriseman said at the farewell event.

As for Welch, Kriseman said he’s just a call away.

– Staff Report, Extensive Enterprises Media