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NewsFOX 13 Tampa BayAugust 24, 2026Hillsborough

Jenny Hogan installs rotary phone in St. Pete park to record public stories

Local therapist Jenny Hogan has introduced a project called 'Leave a Message After the Tone' that places a rotary phone in Elva Rouse Park for residents to record anonymous reflections. Selected audio recordings are shared on the 'Stories of Humanity' Instagram page to provide a private alternative to video storytelling.

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Why It Matters

The project provides a public space for residents to share personal reflections anonymously, with selected recordings being broadcast on social media.

Key Facts

  • Jenny Hogan launched the 'Stories of Humanity' project approximately one year ago.
  • The 'Leave a Message After the Tone' initiative uses a rotary phone to record public audio.
  • The phone is placed in Elva Rouse Park near Vinoy Park.
  • Hogan uses prompts or themes on signs to encourage specific reflections.
  • Selected voicemails are posted to the project's social media accounts.
  • The project aims to provide a more private storytelling format than video.

Who's Mentioned

locationElva Rouse Park“Primary location for the rotary phone installation.”organizationStories of Humanity“Instagram page documenting local stories.”locationVinoy Park“Area where the phone is periodically placed.”personJenny Hogan“Therapist and creator of the Stories of Humanity project.”