Honoring Those Who Made a Difference

Community Legacy Wall

Celebrating the professionals, advocates, healers, leaders, and community builders whose work continues to inspire us.

Honoring Their Impact

This wall honors people whose courage, service, compassion, and leadership helped strengthen the community.

Portrait of Rosemary J. Dempsey

Civil Rights Attorney • Supreme Court Advocate • National Leader • Community Builder

Rosemary J. Dempsey

“Justice isn’t simply argued in courtrooms. It is built in communities.”

Legacy Highlights

  • Argued cases before the U.S. Supreme Court
  • National Vice President for Action, NOW
  • Director, Center for Reproductive Law & Policy
  • Founder, New Jersey Take Back the Night
  • Founder, Womanspace — shelter for battered women
  • National Board Member, Lambda Legal
  • Leader in the fight for LGBTQ+ family rights
  • Organized the 1992 March for Women’s Lives
  • Landmark child custody victory for a lesbian parent
  • Tireless advocate for equality and justice for all
Portrait of Robert Pope

Civil Rights Attorney • Community Defender • Champion for Equality

Robert Pope

“Justice Through Courage.”

Legacy Highlights

  • Represented the Lighted Tree in more than 25 noise ordinance cases
  • Won 25+ noise citations and protected the right of our community to gather
  • Helped overturn the St. Pete Beach noise ordinance and set a legal precedent
  • Brought in the law firm Holland & Knight to challenge the ordinance
  • Defender of civil liberties and equal rights
  • A trusted advocate who stood up for what is right — every time
Portrait of Dr. Robert “Bob” Wallace

Physician • AIDS Pioneer • Humanitarian • Love the Golden Rule

Dr. Robert “Bob” Wallace

“Healing Without Judgment.”

Legacy Highlights

  • Founder, Love the Golden Rule Free Clinic — providing care to those in need
  • Pioneered compassionate care for people living with HIV/AIDS
  • First physician in the area to provide free medical care to the uninsured
  • Decades of service to the LGBTQ+ community
  • Recognized for his compassion, dignity and unwavering commitment
Portrait of Dr. Tony Costanzo

CFO, Costanzo/Dempsey Enterprises (1988–Present) • Retired Podiatrist • Community Philanthropist • Basketball Coach

Dr. Tony Costanzo

“Service Beyond Self.”

Legacy Highlights

  • CFO for all Costanzo/Dempsey Enterprises since 1988 — providing financial leadership, integrity and stability
  • Retired podiatrist — dedicated his career to helping patients and improving quality of life
  • Community philanthropist — generous supporter of local organizations and causes
  • Basketball coach — mentor and role model for young athletes
  • A pillar of our community for over three decades